WA9 4ZW is a safe, established residential area on Parsonage Drive, 0.5km from Sutton Oak in St Helens (St. Helens). Administratively it sits within Sutton South East ward and the St Helens South and Whiston constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 28 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (60% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £272k, up 1.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WA9 4ZW are sourced from Output Area E00177002 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARSONAGE DRIVE, WA9 4ZW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARSONAGE DRIVE, WA9 4ZW.
169
28
£ 37,400 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
With 67% economic activity and an average age of 28, WA9 4ZW is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area. Property prices are trending up 1.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA9 4ZW. The average age is 28.1. 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 Profile: A notably young demographic. The local population leans heavily toward young adults in their early-to-mid twenties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 179,995
13 sales · Mean £ 186,034
Detached
£ 284,995
18 sales · Mean £ 277,857
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA9 4ZW has low crime rates — 37 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
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Sutton Oak CofE Primary School
Sherdley Primary School
Eaves Primary School
Robins Lane Community Primary School
Willow Tree Primary School
St Cuthbert's Catholic High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Wheatsheaf0.6 km
- The Red Lion Hotel0.8 km
- Vulcan0.5 km
- Junction Inn0.4 km
- Boilermakers Arms0.7 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Station House Cafe0.3 km
- The Hang Out0.6 km
- Tubosider UK Ltd (Canteen)0.8 km
- Methodist Church0.9 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- McColls0.6 km
- Waterfields0.6 km
- Village Butchers0.5 km
- Company Shop Ltd0.8 km
- Londis0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Go Local Junction Lane0.4 km
- Thrifty's0.4 km
- Worsley Brow Service Station0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Sunlight Fusion0.5 km
- Cafe Express0.4 km
- China Garden0.5 km
- King Chef0.4 km
- Pinkeez0.4 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Helens Junction0.3 km
- Lea Green1.5 km
- St Helens Central3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Brindley Road0.1 km
- Brindley Road0.2 km
- Lionel Street0.3 km
- St Helens Junction Rail Station0.3 km
- St Helens Junction Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WA94ZW · Data under Open Government Licence