Postcode Analysis St. Helens, North West

JOHNSON STREET, WA9 1DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JOHNSON STREET, WA9 1DU.

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Population

503

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 30,000 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA9 1DU 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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2/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

WA9 1DU has a significant social housing presence — 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

WA9 1DU is an up-and-coming urban area on Johnson Street, 0.2km from Finger Post in St Helens (St. Helens). Administratively it sits within St Helens Town Centre ward and the St Helens South and Whiston constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WA9 1DU is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. 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 38) — 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 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (192 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £146k, 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 WA9 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00034842 (shared with 34 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 WA9 1DU. The average age is 38.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 116,000

5 sales · Mean £ 121,200

Semi-Detached

£ 107,500

5 sales · Mean £ 126,590

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

Crime rates near WA9 1DU are high at 192 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.

Violence and sexual offences216
Criminal damage and arson55
Drugs46
Public order44
Anti-social behaviour42

school Local Schools

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Merton Bank Primary School

Good209 pupils0.2 km
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St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy

Requires Improvement0.8 km
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Allanson Street Primary School

Good457 pupils0.8 km
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Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens

Outstanding203 pupils1.0 km
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Mill Green School

Outstanding110 pupils1.0 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Good181 pupils1.0 km
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Lansbury Bridge School

Good224 pupils1.1 km
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Ashurst Primary School

Good223 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Greggs Ltd0.3 km
  • Premier0.8 km
  • Slimming World - Angela McManus0.7 km
  • SMP Supplements and Food0.4 km
  • M&S Late Shop1.0 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Queens Arms Hotel0.3 km
  • The Alfred Public House0.9 km
  • The Royal Alfred0.9 km
  • Union Inn0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Cafe Millais1.0 km
  • KG's Street kitchen0.4 km
  • La Casa Vieja1.0 km
  • Park Road Cafe0.5 km
  • Pat's Cafe0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.4 km
  • Go Local Extra0.6 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Broad Oak Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Andie's0.9 km
  • Don Mario Pizza0.2 km
  • Gelato Royale Express0.7 km
  • Vindialoo0.7 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Helens Central0.9 km
  • St Helens1.9 km
  • St Helens Junction2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Merton Bank Road0.1 km
  • Blackhorse Street0.1 km
  • Johnson Street0.1 km
  • Roper Street0.2 km
  • Wood Street0.2 km