WA9 3NQ is a safe, established residential area on Robins Lane, 0.5km from Peasley Cross in St Helens (St. Helens). Administratively it sits within Sutton North West ward and the St Helens South and Whiston constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £235k.
Census 2021 statistics for WA9 3NQ are sourced from Output Area E00034703 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROBINS LANE, WA9 3NQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROBINS LANE, WA9 3NQ.
291
44
£ 35,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA9 3NQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WA9 3NQ — age 44, 78% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA9 3NQ. The average age is 43.7. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 170,000
3 sales · Mean £ 173,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA9 3NQ has low crime rates — 27 incidents 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
Robins Lane Community Primary School
Sutton Oak CofE Primary School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Eaves Primary School
Allanson Street Primary School
Sherdley Primary School
St Cuthbert's Catholic High School
Lansbury Bridge School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- McColls1.0 km
- Morrisons Petrol Station0.6 km
- Waterfields1.0 km
- Village Butchers0.9 km
- North West Vending Ltd0.9 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Glass Horse1.0 km
- The Pickled Egg0.6 km
- The Red Lion Hotel0.3 km
- Vulcan0.7 km
- Little Pig0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- GA's Cafe0.4 km
- The Hang Out0.8 km
- Tubosider UK Ltd (Canteen)0.5 km
- Methodist Church0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Thrifty's0.9 km
- Worsley Brow Service Station0.7 km
- Morrisons0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Sunlight Fusion0.9 km
- Viva Pizza0.8 km
- China Garden0.9 km
- Sutton Village Chippy0.9 km
- Frydays Traditional Fish & Chip shop0.1 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Helens Junction1.2 km
- Lea Green1.3 km
- St Helens Central1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Baxters Lane0.1 km
- Baxters Lane0.1 km
- Kinmel Street0.1 km
- Kinmel Street0.3 km
- Highfield Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WA93NQ · Data under Open Government Licence