WA9 3XB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Heward Avenue, 0.6km from Sutton 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 mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 82% 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: With prices averaging £89k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 6.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WA9 3XB are sourced from Output Area E00034716 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEWARD AVENUE, WA9 3XB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEWARD AVENUE, WA9 3XB.
325
49
£ 35,900 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA9 3XB 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WA9 3XB spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. £89k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 6.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA9 3XB. The average age is 49.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 89,999
4 sales · Mean £ 90,374
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA9 3XB has low crime rates — 27 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
Eaves Primary School
Sherdley Primary School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Robins Lane Community Primary School
The Sutton Academy
Willow Tree Primary School
Sutton Oak CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Bull and Dog0.7 km
- The Millhouse0.5 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.6 km
- The Red Lion Hotel0.7 km
- Vulcan0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Sea Breeze Fish Bar0.6 km
- Robins Lane Chippy0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Frydays Traditional Fish & Chip shop0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Tubosider UK Ltd (Canteen)0.9 km
- Robins Cafe0.8 km
- Methodist Church0.4 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Company Shop Ltd0.8 km
- Londis0.6 km
- S&C General Store0.5 km
- Morrisons Daily0.4 km
- Slimming World - Nicola Robinson0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lea Green0.6 km
- St Helens Junction1.3 km
- St Helens Central2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Freda Avenue0.1 km
- Ridgewood Drive0.1 km
- Rebecca Gardens0.1 km
- Holbrook Close0.2 km
- Dinorben Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WA93XB · Data under Open Government Licence