Postcode Analysis St. Helens, North West

WINSTON AVENUE, WA9 2QZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINSTON AVENUE, WA9 2QZ.

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Population

345

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 33,400 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA9 2QZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. 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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10/10
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3/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 70% of tenure in WA9 2QZ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

WA9 2QZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Winston Avenue, 0.6km from Derbyshire Hill in St Helens (St. Helens). Administratively it sits within Parr ward and the St Helens North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WA9 2QZ 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. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 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 2QZ are sourced from Output Area E00034577 (shared with 7 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 2QZ. The average age is 32.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

39%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.

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

WA9 2QZ has low crime rates — 49 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 offences67
Criminal damage and arson17
Anti-social behaviour16
Shoplifting15
Public order13

school Local Schools

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Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School

Good207 pupils0.7 km
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Broad Oak Community Primary School

Good654 pupils0.7 km
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Pace

Good3 pupils0.9 km
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St Cuthbert's Catholic High School

Good909 pupils1.3 km
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Lansbury Bridge School

Good224 pupils1.5 km
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Mill Green School

Outstanding110 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Ashtons Green Butchers1.0 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.2 km
  • Saints News & General0.7 km
  • Wisey's Ltd0.3 km
  • McColls1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • We Are Bold Ltd0.4 km
  • The Horseshoe Hotel1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Parr Sports & Community Centre0.9 km
  • The Hunger Box0.3 km
  • Parr Childrens Centre1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Parrbados Pizza0.7 km
  • Happy Family0.7 km
  • Wu's Village0.2 km
  • D & J Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Shan Shan0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Helens Junction1.9 km
  • Earlestown3.0 km
  • St Helens Central3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Reynolds Ave0.1 km
  • Inman Avenue0.2 km
  • Reynolds Ave0.2 km
  • Inman Avenue0.2 km
  • Waring Avenue0.2 km