Postcode Analysis St. Helens, North West

BURNELL CLOSE, WA10 2DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURNELL CLOSE, WA10 2DY.

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Population

203

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 30,100 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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5/10
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10/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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8/10
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9/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences327
Public order111
Shoplifting95
Drugs84
Anti-social behaviour74

school Local Schools

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St Mary & St Thomas' CofE Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils0.2 km
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Launchpad Centre

Good33 pupils0.7 km
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Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary School

Good392 pupils0.7 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street

Good188 pupils0.8 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Good181 pupils0.9 km
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Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens

Outstanding203 pupils1.0 km
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Rivington Primary School

Outstanding246 pupils1.0 km
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Cowley International College

Good1537 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Kropka0.4 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.3 km
  • Asda0.1 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.4 km
  • Lidl0.3 km
hotel

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