Postcode Analysis St. Helens, North West

GORSEY LANE, WA9 4ST House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GORSEY LANE, WA9 4ST.

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Population

502

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 37,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WA9 4ST — age 46, 79% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £430k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

WA9 4ST is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gorsey Lane in St. Helens. Administratively it sits within Bold & Lea Green ward and the St Helens South and Whiston constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WA9, WA9 4ST offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £430k. 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 4ST are sourced from Output Area E00034983 (shared with 87 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 4ST. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.9%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 430,000

1 sales · Mean £ 430,000

school Local Schools

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St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School

Good156 pupils1.0 km
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Burtonwood Community Primary School

Outstanding201 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Numark Pharmacy Ltd0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Burtonwood Catholic Club0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Woody's0.8 km
  • Rosehill Diner0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • The Raj0.8 km
  • Village Fryer0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Helens Junction1.9 km
  • Earlestown3.3 km
  • Lea Green3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Wheatacre Farm0.1 km
  • Wheatacre Farm0.2 km
  • Joy Lane0.4 km
  • Joy Lane0.4 km