Postcode Analysis St. Helens, North West

RIVINGTON ROAD, WA10 4HZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVINGTON ROAD, WA10 4HZ.

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Population

243

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 37,300 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA10 4HZ 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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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 44, WA10 4HZ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £90k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 127.3% year-on-year.

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

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

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £90k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 127.3% 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 4HZ are sourced from Output Area E00034868 (shared with 6 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 4HZ. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Terraced

£ 90,000

2 sales · Mean £ 90,000

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

WA10 4HZ has low crime rates — 49 incidents 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 offences164
Shoplifting39
Public order37
Criminal damage and arson34
Drugs31

school Local Schools

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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street

Good188 pupils0.1 km
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Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary School

Good392 pupils0.3 km
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St Mary & St Thomas' CofE Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils0.8 km
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De La Salle School

Requires Improvement1195 pupils0.9 km
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Rivington Primary School

Outstanding246 pupils0.9 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Good211 pupils1.2 km
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Launchpad Centre

Good33 pupils1.3 km
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Cowley International College

Good1537 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • The Glassblower0.4 km
  • Cricketers Arms0.7 km
  • The New Talbot Alehouse0.9 km
  • Turks Head1.0 km
  • Eccleston Bowling Club0.4 km
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • GDK0.9 km
  • Momo's Cafe CIC1.0 km
  • Shere Khan Restaurant and Takeaway0.9 km
  • Cafe Laziz0.7 km
  • + 13 more
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Chans0.4 km
  • Newtown Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Kebab Kings0.9 km
  • British Raj Express0.2 km
  • Chipmunk0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • West Park Go Local0.6 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Asda0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Bread and Wine Convenience Store0.9 km
  • International Mini Market0.9 km
  • College Shop1.0 km
  • Kilgallon Butchers0.2 km
  • Rivington Wines0.2 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Helens0.7 km
  • St Helens Central1.7 km
  • Thatto Heath2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Hewitt Avenue0.0 km
  • School0.0 km
  • School0.1 km
  • Grafton Street0.1 km
  • Grafton Street0.1 km