WA9 1QY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Murphy Grove, 0.4km from Broad Oak in St Helens (St. Helens). Administratively it sits within Parr ward and the St Helens North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WA9 1QY 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 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £127k, 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 1QY are sourced from Output Area E00034847 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MURPHY GROVE, WA9 1QY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MURPHY GROVE, WA9 1QY.
273
37
£ 32,200 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA9 1QY 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 1QY has a significant social housing presence — 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA9 1QY. The average age is 37.2. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 126,500
5 sales · Mean £ 113,200
Terraced
£ 75,000
2 sales · Mean £ 75,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WA9 1QY is moderate at 82 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy
Mill Green School
Lansbury Bridge School
Merton Bank Primary School
Pace
Allanson Street Primary School
St. Mary's Catholic Primary Blackbrook
Ashurst Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Ashtons Green Butchers0.9 km
- Greggs Ltd1.0 km
- Premier0.5 km
- Ashcroft Service Station0.8 km
- Ed & Eve1.0 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Park Road Cafe0.4 km
- The New Clean Lean Fit Food0.9 km
- Parr Childrens Centre0.9 km
- Salvation Army0.4 km
- St Peter's Church0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Broad Oak Fish Bar0.3 km
- Freddys0.7 km
- Magic Chef0.7 km
- The Master Fryer Fish Bar0.8 km
- Jill's Chippy0.8 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Premier0.4 km
- Go Local Extra0.7 km
- Lidl0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Horseshoe Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Helens Central1.6 km
- St Helens Junction2.5 km
- St Helens2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Boardmans Lane0.3 km
- Hargreaves Street0.3 km
- Reeves Street0.3 km
- Blackbrook Road0.3 km
- Blackbrook Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WA91QY · Data under Open Government Licence