Postcode Analysis St. Helens, North West

WA10 1DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WA10 1DQ.

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Population

307

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 30,000 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WA10 1DQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

WA10 1DQ has a significant social housing presence — 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WA10 1DQ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.6km from St Helens in St Helens (St. Helens). Administratively it sits within St Helens Town Centre ward and the St Helens South and Whiston constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WA10 1DQ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (173 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for WA10 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00034833 (shared with 38 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA10 1DQ. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near WA10 1DQ are high at 173 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences199
Shoplifting108
Public order97
Drugs62
Anti-social behaviour59

school Local Schools

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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Good181 pupils0.4 km
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Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens

Outstanding203 pupils0.5 km
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Launchpad Centre

Good33 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary & St Thomas' CofE Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils1.0 km
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Merton Bank Primary School

Good209 pupils1.0 km
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Allanson Street Primary School

Good457 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

54 nearby
  • TJ Hughes0.2 km
  • Card Factory0.3 km
  • Golden Mini Market0.4 km
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • Greggs Ltd0.6 km
  • + 49 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

33 nearby
  • Bar 440.7 km
  • Brasserie Chalon0.4 km
  • Kandy Club0.6 km
  • Little George Quarter0.2 km
  • The Glass House0.4 km
  • + 28 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

59 nearby
  • Alicia's Plaice0.4 km
  • Capstone Cafe0.2 km
  • Cassandra's0.3 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • GDK0.9 km
  • + 54 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

37 nearby
  • Don Mario Pizza0.7 km
  • L'amore Pizza0.6 km
  • Olivera Pizza0.7 km
  • Cheung Wah0.5 km
  • Diegos0.6 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Kropka0.7 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.5 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Asda1.0 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.6 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • St.Helens Hotel Ltd0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Helens Central0.1 km
  • St Helens1.1 km
  • Thatto Heath2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • St Helens Central Rail Station0.0 km
  • St Helens Central Station0.0 km
  • Shaw Street0.1 km
  • St Helens Central Rail Station0.1 km
  • St Helens Central Station0.1 km