WA10 6LP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Windlehurst in St Helens (St. Helens). Administratively it sits within Windle ward and the St Helens North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WA10 6LP is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 6LP are sourced from Output Area E00035046 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WA10 6LP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WA10 6LP.
311
39
£ 42,300 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA10 6LP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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.
Area Character
WA10 6LP has a significant social housing presence — 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA10 6LP. The average age is 38.6. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA10 6LP has low crime rates — 43 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.
school Local Schools
Cowley International College
Rivington Primary School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary School
St Mary & St Thomas' CofE Primary School
Launchpad Centre
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street
Bleak Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Cinema Bar0.9 km
- Ruskinvest Ltd0.9 km
- The Windle0.7 km
- Lowe House Mens Club0.9 km
- Abbey Hotel0.5 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Toast0.6 km
- Gamble Hall0.5 km
- Gamble Memorial Hall0.5 km
- Teardrops1.0 km
- Duke Street Deli0.9 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Denzel Kebab King0.9 km
- The Chippy0.4 km
- Kebab Kings0.9 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- M 'n' S Late Shop0.8 km
- LT Convenience Store0.6 km
- Antonia's Cakes0.9 km
- Bread and Wine Convenience Store0.7 km
- Waterfields0.5 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Helens1.1 km
- St Helens Central1.8 km
- Thatto Heath3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Gamble Avenue0.0 km
- Windlehurst Avenue0.1 km
- Windlehurst Avenue0.1 km
- Windlehurst Avenue0.2 km
- Gamble Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WA106LP · Data under Open Government Licence