WA9 5NQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Govett Road, 0.5km from Nutgrove 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 — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £85k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 15.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WA9 5NQ are sourced from Output Area E00034997 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GOVETT ROAD, WA9 5NQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOVETT ROAD, WA9 5NQ.
300
41
£ 0 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA9 5NQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
WA9 5NQ is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 15.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA9 5NQ. The average age is 41.5. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 87,475
4 sales · Mean £ 90,112
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA9 5NQ has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Nutgrove Methodist Primary School
St Austin's Catholic Primary School
Thatto Heath Community Primary School
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School
Longton Lane Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Everydayz0.6 km
- Komal Mathur0.7 km
- Supersave Express0.9 km
- Co-Op0.9 km
- Eccleston Hill Wines1.0 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- British Lion0.8 km
- Brown Edge Hotel0.4 km
- York Hotel0.2 km
- Thatto Heath Labour Club0.7 km
- The Elephant0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- First Step Trust Snack Bar1.0 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Reeve Court Retirement Village0.7 km
- The Sweet Retreat0.3 km
- Grange Park Golf Club1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Bamboo Garden0.3 km
- Buttylicious0.2 km
- Brandi Pizza0.7 km
- Happy Season0.6 km
- Garlic Spice0.3 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Thriftys0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thatto Heath0.3 km
- Eccleston Park1.3 km
- Rainhill1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Nutgrove Hall Drive0.2 km
- Scholes Lane0.2 km
- Samuel Street0.3 km
- Scholes Lane0.3 km
- Edge Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WA95NQ · Data under Open Government Licence