WA10 2DY is an up-and-coming urban area on Burnell Close, 0.5km 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.
For families considering a move, WA10 2DY represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 56) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (177 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £99k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 52.7% year-on-year. 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 2DY are sourced from Output Area E00034858 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BURNELL CLOSE, WA10 2DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURNELL CLOSE, WA10 2DY.
203
56
£ 30,100 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA10 2DY 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.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 78% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, WA10 2DY is established retirement territory. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £99k. Property prices are trending up 52.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA10 2DY. The average age is 56.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 101,000
5 sales · Mean £ 113,660
Semi-Detached
£ 95,000
1 sales · Mean £ 95,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WA10 2DY are high at 177 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary & St Thomas' CofE Primary School
Launchpad Centre
Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens
Rivington Primary School
Cowley International College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- TJ Hughes0.8 km
- Card Factory0.7 km
- Golden Mini Market0.6 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- M 'n' S Late Shop0.6 km
- + 42 more
Pub, NightClub
38 nearby- Bar 440.3 km
- Brasserie Chalon0.6 km
- Kandy Club0.5 km
- Little George Quarter0.9 km
- The Glass House0.7 km
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
59 nearby- Alicia's Plaice0.6 km
- Capstone Cafe0.8 km
- Cassandra's0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- GDK0.3 km
- + 54 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- L'amore Pizza0.4 km
- Newtown Fish Bar0.5 km
- Olivera Pizza0.4 km
- Cheung Wah0.5 km
- Diegos0.4 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Kropka0.4 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.3 km
- Asda0.1 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.4 km
- Lidl0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- St.Helens Hotel Ltd0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Helens0.0 km
- St Helens Central1.0 km
- Thatto Heath2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Asda0.0 km
- Asda0.0 km
- Asda0.1 km
- Linkway West0.3 km
- Horace Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WA102DY · Data under Open Government Licence