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.
WYRESDALE AVENUE, WA10 6QQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WYRESDALE AVENUE, WA10 6QQ.
320
35
£ 42,300 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Cowley International College
Rivington Primary School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Bleak Hill Primary School
Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary School
St Mary & St Thomas' CofE Primary School
Launchpad Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Abbey Hotel0.8 km
- The Windle0.4 km
- Gerard Arms0.9 km
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
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- LT Convenience Store0.4 km
- Waterfields0.5 km
- TDL Conveniences Store0.2 km
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
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Postcode Profile: WA106QQ · Data under Open Government Licence