Postcode Analysis St. Helens, North West

THE SHIRES, WA10 3SU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE SHIRES, WA10 3SU.

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Population

316

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 30,100 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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7/10
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10/10
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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 72% owner-occupation and average age 38, WA10 3SU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £164k. Property prices are trending up 9.2% year-on-year.

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

WA10 3SU is an up-and-coming urban area on The Shires, 0.3km from Green Bank 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 3SU represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 129 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £164k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 9.2% 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 3SU are sourced from Output Area E00034635 (shared with 13 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 3SU. The average age is 37.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 135,000

17 sales · Mean £ 141,617

Detached

£ 185,000

5 sales · Mean £ 181,800

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

Crime around WA10 3SU is above average at 129 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 offences120
Shoplifting96
Drugs38
Public order37
Anti-social behaviour30

school Local Schools

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St Mary & St Thomas' CofE Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils0.9 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street

Good188 pupils1.0 km
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Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary School

Good392 pupils1.1 km
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Launchpad Centre

Good33 pupils1.3 km
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Thatto Heath Community Primary School

Good659 pupils1.3 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Good181 pupils1.4 km
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Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens

Outstanding203 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Bar 440.8 km
  • Brasserie Chalon1.0 km
  • Kandy Club0.9 km
  • The Glass House0.9 km
  • The Glassblower0.7 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • Alicia's Plaice1.0 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • GDK0.5 km
  • Georgie Porgies Cafe0.8 km
  • Kaleidoscope Cafe0.9 km
  • + 25 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • L'amore Pizza0.8 km
  • Newtown Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Olivera Pizza0.9 km
  • Diegos1.0 km
  • Foodieholic0.7 km
  • + 17 more
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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Card Factory1.0 km
  • Golden Mini Market0.9 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Station Groceries0.9 km
  • Active Prep0.2 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.9 km
  • West Park Go Local0.8 km
  • Lidl1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • St.Helens Hotel Ltd0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Helens0.7 km
  • St Helens Central1.3 km
  • Thatto Heath1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • The Shires 0.1 km
  • Tullis Street0.3 km
  • Pilkingtons0.3 km
  • Prescot Road0.3 km
  • Yorkshire Gardens0.4 km