WA9 5GY is a safe, established residential area on Steetley Drive, 0.6km from Lea Green in St Helens (St. Helens). Administratively it sits within Bold & Lea Green ward and the St Helens South and Whiston constituency.
For families considering a move, WA9 5GY represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £254k, up 32.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WA9 5GY are sourced from Output Area E00177017 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STEETLEY DRIVE, WA9 5GY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STEETLEY DRIVE, WA9 5GY.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WA9 5GY spans multiple life stages — average age 30, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 32.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA9 5GY. The average age is 30.5. 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 & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 225,000
9 sales · Mean £ 208,388
Detached
£ 330,000
1 sales · Mean £ 330,000
Terraced
£ 144,250
2 sales · Mean £ 144,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA9 5GY has low crime rates — 18 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 John Vianney Catholic Primary School
Rainhill Community Nursery
Rainhill High School
The Sutton Academy
St Ann's Church of England Primary School
St Austin's Catholic Primary School
Nutgrove Methodist Primary School
Sutton Manor Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Costcutter0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Boars Head0.7 km
- The Micklehead Green0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Mellors Catering0.9 km
- Nirvana Coffee Shop0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rainhill1.3 km
- Lea Green1.7 km
- Thatto Heath1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Mere Grange0.4 km
- Rossington Gardens0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WA95GY · Data under Open Government Licence