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.
WA9 1HY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WA9 1HY.
503
38
£ 30,000 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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.
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.
school Local Schools
Merton Bank Primary School
Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy
Ashurst Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
St. Mary's Catholic Primary Blackbrook
Launchpad Centre
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Queens Arms Hotel0.7 km
- Union Inn0.8 km
- The Starting Gate1.0 km
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.7 km
- Lidl0.7 km
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
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Postcode Profile: WA91HY · Data under Open Government Licence