Postcode Analysis St. Helens, North West

GOVETT ROAD, WA9 5NQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOVETT ROAD, WA9 5NQ.

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Population

300

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WA9 5NQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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1/10
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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences100
Public order29
Criminal damage and arson23
Anti-social behaviour15
Vehicle crime11

school Local Schools

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Nutgrove Methodist Primary School

Outstanding206 pupils0.1 km
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St Austin's Catholic Primary School

Good212 pupils0.2 km
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Thatto Heath Community Primary School

Good659 pupils0.7 km
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St John Vianney Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils1.1 km
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Longton Lane Community Primary School

Good270 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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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