Postcode Analysis St. Helens, North West

WYRESDALE AVENUE, WA10 6QQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WYRESDALE AVENUE, WA10 6QQ.

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Population

320

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 42,300 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA10 6QQ 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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3/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

WA10 6QQ has a significant social housing presence — 57% 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.

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WA10 6QQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wyresdale Avenue, 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 6QQ is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 35) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £176k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 6QQ are sourced from Output Area E00035059 (shared with 7 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 6QQ. The average age is 35.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 128,000

2 sales · Mean £ 128,000

Terraced

£ 73,975

6 sales · Mean £ 78,825

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

WA10 6QQ has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences68
Anti-social behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson10
Public order9
Drugs8

school Local Schools

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Cowley International College

Good1537 pupils0.4 km
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Rivington Primary School

Outstanding246 pupils0.7 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Good211 pupils0.8 km
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Bleak Hill Primary School

Outstanding525 pupils1.4 km
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Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary School

Good392 pupils1.4 km
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St Mary & St Thomas' CofE Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils1.5 km
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Launchpad Centre

Good33 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Abbey Hotel0.8 km
  • The Windle0.4 km
  • Gerard Arms0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Gamble Hall0.5 km
  • Gamble Memorial Hall0.5 km
  • The Moss Bank0.9 km
  • The Courtyard0.5 km
  • Dentons Deli1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • LT Convenience Store0.4 km
  • Waterfields0.5 km
  • TDL Conveniences Store0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • The Chippy0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Helens1.7 km
  • St Helens Central2.2 km
  • Thatto Heath3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Windle Hall Drive0.1 km
  • Windle Hall Drive0.1 km
  • Windle Hall Drive0.2 km
  • Windle Hall Drive0.2 km
  • Windle Hall Drive0.2 km