Postcode Analysis St. Helens, North West

WA9 1HY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WA9 1HY.

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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 1HY 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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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 1HY 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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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WA9 1HY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km 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 1HY 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, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. 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 low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1HY 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 1HY. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

WA9 1HY has low crime rates — 28 incidents 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 offences55
Criminal damage and arson13
Drugs10
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Merton Bank Primary School

Good209 pupils0.4 km
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Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens

Outstanding203 pupils0.9 km
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St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy

Requires Improvement0.9 km
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Ashurst Primary School

Good223 pupils0.9 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Good181 pupils0.9 km
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St. Mary's Catholic Primary Blackbrook

Good426 pupils1.0 km
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Launchpad Centre

Good33 pupils1.2 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Outstanding211 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Bargain Booze1.0 km
  • Greggs Ltd0.7 km
  • Premier0.8 km
  • Slimming World - Angela McManus0.2 km
  • SMP Supplements and Food0.5 km
  • + 17 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Queens Arms Hotel0.7 km
  • Union Inn0.8 km
  • The Starting Gate1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • KG's Street kitchen0.5 km
  • Park Road Cafe0.6 km
  • Pat's Cafe0.8 km
  • Roll Model CIC1.0 km
  • The New Clean Lean Fit Food0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.7 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Chain Lane Chippy0.9 km
  • Freddys0.9 km
  • Magic Chef0.9 km
  • Don Mario Pizza0.7 km
  • All-American Diner0.9 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Helens Central1.0 km
  • St Helens1.9 km
  • St Helens Junction3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Merton Street0.0 km
  • Lock Street0.1 km
  • Markfield Crescent0.2 km
  • Mowbray Avenue0.3 km
  • Mowbray Avenue0.3 km