WA9 4FS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.5km from Sutton Leach in St Helens (St. Helens). Administratively it sits within Sutton South East ward and the St Helens South and Whiston constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WA9 4FS 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. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for WA9 4FS are sourced from Output Area E00034964 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WA9 4FS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WA9 4FS.
256
49
£ 35,900 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA9 4FS 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
Social renting makes up 46% of tenure in WA9 4FS — 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA9 4FS. The average age is 49.0. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA9 4FS has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Willow Tree Primary School
Sherdley Primary School
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Eaves Primary School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
The Sutton Academy
Sutton Manor Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Best One0.7 km
- Waterfields0.7 km
- Clock Face Convenience Store0.7 km
- S&C General Store0.6 km
- Morrisons Daily0.7 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Algrante's Coffee Shop0.7 km
- MITIE Clean Environments0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Mama Pizza0.5 km
- Summer Palace0.7 km
- Sea Breeze Fish Bar0.7 km
- Continents pizza0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Bull and Dog0.9 km
- The Millhouse0.6 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.7 km
- Clock Face Hotel0.5 km
- Clock Face Labour & Social Club0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lea Green0.9 km
- St Helens Junction1.6 km
- Thatto Heath3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Taunton Avenue0.1 km
- Leach Lane0.2 km
- Ilfracombe road0.2 km
- Leach Lane0.2 km
- Gartons Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WA94FS · Data under Open Government Licence