Postcode Analysis St. Helens, North West

EAST LANCASHIRE ROAD, WA10 6QU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST LANCASHIRE ROAD, WA10 6QU.

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Population

350

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 42,300 /yr

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Employed

44%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
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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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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WA10 6QU combines high owner-occupation (93%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

WA10 6QU is a sought-after residential area on East Lancashire Road, 0.2km from Bleak Hill Brow in St Helens (St. Helens). Administratively it sits within Windle ward and the St Helens North constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WA10, WA10 6QU offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for WA10 6QU are sourced from Output Area E00035068 (shared with 23 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 6QU. The average age is 49.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

WA10 6QU has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are drugs and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Drugs6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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Bleak Hill Primary School

Outstanding525 pupils0.6 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Good211 pupils1.0 km
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St Julie's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding243 pupils1.4 km
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De La Salle School

Requires Improvement1195 pupils1.5 km
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Cowley International College

Good1537 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Liverpool/St Helens R.U.F.C0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily1.0 km
  • Waterfields0.8 km
  • One Stop0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • bocboc0.9 km
  • Starbucks0.5 km
  • Whistles0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Fantastico0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Helens2.4 km
  • St Helens Central3.3 km
  • Thatto Heath3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Crantock Grove0.4 km
  • Stuart Road0.4 km
  • East Lancashire Road0.4 km
  • Rainford Road0.4 km
  • Rainford Road0.5 km