Postcode Analysis St. Helens, North West

LYNN CLOSE, WA10 4DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYNN CLOSE, WA10 4DR.

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Population

275

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 37,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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3/10
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1/10
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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WA10 4DR — age 46, 72% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

WA10 4DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lynn Close, 0.7km from Windle in St Helens (St. Helens). Administratively it sits within West Park ward and the St Helens South and Whiston constituency.

For families considering a move, WA10 4DR represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £228k. 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 4DR are sourced from Output Area E00034883 (shared with 11 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 4DR. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 155,000

3 sales · Mean £ 180,666

Detached

£ 197,500

2 sales · Mean £ 197,500

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

WA10 4DR has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences48
Criminal damage and arson10
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime3

school Local Schools

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De La Salle School

Requires Improvement1195 pupils0.4 km
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Bleak Hill Primary School

Outstanding525 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 pupils0.7 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Good211 pupils0.8 km
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Rivington Primary School

Outstanding246 pupils1.0 km
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St Julie's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding243 pupils1.1 km
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Eccleston Mere Primary School

Good413 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Hollowood Chemists0.7 km
  • Galloways0.7 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.5 km
  • St. Luke's Community Centre0.6 km
  • Waterfields0.8 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Black Bull0.6 km
  • Ruskinvest Ltd0.4 km
  • Abbey Hotel0.8 km
  • Seven Stars Inn0.4 km
  • Eccleston Bowling Club0.7 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Subway0.7 km
  • Toast0.8 km
  • Dentons Deli0.8 km
  • bocboc0.5 km
  • Whistles0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Chans0.6 km
  • British Raj Express0.9 km
  • Fantastico0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Helens1.4 km
  • St Helens Central2.4 km
  • Thatto Heath2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Dodd Avenue0.1 km
  • Dodd Avenue0.1 km
  • De La Salle School0.1 km
  • Ellison Drive0.2 km
  • Beaconsfield Road0.2 km