WA9 5EJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mayfield Avenue, 0.6km from Ravenhead in St Helens (St. Helens). Administratively it sits within Thatto Heath ward and the St Helens South and Whiston constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 5EJ are sourced from Output Area E00034987 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAYFIELD AVENUE, WA9 5EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAYFIELD AVENUE, WA9 5EJ.
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47
£ 0 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA9 5EJ 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WA9 5EJ — age 47, 86% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA9 5EJ. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 132,000
3 sales · Mean £ 120,666
Semi-Detached
£ 120,000
9 sales · Mean £ 122,777
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WA9 5EJ is moderate at 57 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
Thatto Heath Community Primary School
St Austin's Catholic Primary School
Nutgrove Methodist Primary School
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School
The Sutton Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Supersave Express0.4 km
- Nutgrove Express0.8 km
- Waterfields0.8 km
- Everydayz0.5 km
- Adam Mini Market0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Bamboo Garden0.8 km
- Buttylicious0.8 km
- Garlic Spice0.8 km
- Chipmunk0.8 km
- Dessert Factory0.8 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Sweet Retreat0.7 km
- Shap Ltd0.5 km
- Brothers0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Thatto Heath Labour Club0.4 km
- The Elephant0.7 km
- Boars Head1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Thriftys0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thatto Heath0.8 km
- St Helens1.9 km
- Lea Green1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Perth Avenue0.1 km
- Heathfield Avenue0.1 km
- Perth Avenue0.1 km
- Heathfield Avenue0.1 km
- Mayfield Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WA95EJ · Data under Open Government Licence