WA9 4UL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Micklehead Green in St Helens (St. Helens). Administratively it sits within Bold & Lea Green ward and the St Helens South and Whiston constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WA9 4UL 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 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 4UL are sourced from Output Area E00035031 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WA9 4UL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WA9 4UL.
218
44
£ 37,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA9 4UL 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
WA9 4UL has a significant social housing presence — 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA9 4UL. The average age is 43.8. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA9 4UL has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Sutton Manor Community Primary School
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Willow Tree Primary School
The Sutton Academy
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School
Rainhill High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Best One0.8 km
- Platinum Retail0.2 km
- Waterfields0.8 km
- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- Sutton Food Pantry0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Algrante's Coffee Shop0.9 km
- Mellors Catering0.6 km
- MITIE Clean Environments0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- JD's Pizza0.1 km
- Continents pizza0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lea Green1.6 km
- Rainhill2.4 km
- St Helens Junction3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Rothbury Court0.0 km
- Shakespeare Road0.2 km
- Forest Road0.2 km
- Jubits Lane0.2 km
- Chandlers Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WA94UL · Data under Open Government Licence