WA9 1DZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Merton Bank Road, 0.2km from Pocket Nook 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 1DZ 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. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 above average at 94 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £65k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 27.8% year-on-year. 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 1DZ are sourced from Output Area E00034842 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MERTON BANK ROAD, WA9 1DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERTON BANK ROAD, WA9 1DZ.
503
38
£ 30,000 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA9 1DZ 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
WA9 1DZ has a significant social housing presence — 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 27.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA9 1DZ. 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
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 77,500
2 sales · Mean £ 77,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WA9 1DZ is above average at 94 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Merton Bank Primary School
Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Ashurst Primary School
Allanson Street Primary School
St. Mary's Catholic Primary Blackbrook
Launchpad Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Greggs Ltd0.4 km
- Premier0.8 km
- Slimming World - Angela McManus0.5 km
- SMP Supplements and Food0.3 km
- The Hope Centre - St Helens1.0 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Queens Arms Hotel0.5 km
- The Alfred Public House0.9 km
- The Royal Alfred0.9 km
- Union Inn0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Cafe Millais1.0 km
- KG's Street kitchen0.3 km
- La Casa Vieja1.0 km
- Park Road Cafe0.5 km
- Pat's Cafe0.5 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.5 km
- Go Local Extra0.9 km
- Lidl0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Freddys1.0 km
- Magic Chef1.0 km
- Don Mario Pizza0.4 km
- Gelato Royale Express0.9 km
- Vindialoo1.0 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Helens Central0.9 km
- St Helens1.8 km
- St Helens Junction3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Wood Street0.1 km
- Roper Street0.2 km
- Merton Street0.3 km
- Merton Bank Road0.3 km
- Blackhorse Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WA91DZ · Data under Open Government Licence