Postcode WA9 1BH is located in a major urban area, within the Peasley Cross & Fingerpost ward of St. Helens in the North West region, and forms part of the Town Centre East & Fingerpost area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 229.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Town Centre East & Fingerpost is £32,702 per year. The nearest station is St Helens Central, about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Sutton Brook Greenway.
Town Centre East & Fingerpost has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 27 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Town Centre East & Fingerpost has a very high crime rate, with approximately 229.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 70.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Town Centre East & Fingerpost is £32,702 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 172 ft away from WA9 1BH.
Town Centre East & Fingerpost near WA9 1BH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is St Helens Central located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | St Helens Central | N/A | Walking directions to St Helens Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sutton Brook Greenway | Large | Walking directions to Sutton Brook Greenway |
| 0.5 mi | Sunshine Park | Medium | Walking directions to Sunshine Park |
Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 (about £156 per square foot) in Peasley Cross & Fingerpost area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,500 up to £330,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £330,000 | £245 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £167,750 | £195 |
| Terraced | 15 | £125,000 | £156 |
| Flats | 3 | £90,000 | £139 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £156,000 | — | £92,475 | £58,000 |
| 2017 | £221,750 | £48,000 | £96,000 | £59,750 |
| 2018 | £247,500 | £41,000 | £70,000 | £69,000 |
| 2019 | £220,000 | £73,500 | £70,000 | £60,000 |
| 2020 | £240,000 | £80,000 | £101,000 | £65,000 |
| 2021 | £281,250 | £79,000 | £118,000 | £77,000 |
| 2022 | £320,000 | £85,000 | £184,000 | £97,000 |
| 2023 | £305,000 | £73,000 | £108,500 | £100,000 |
| 2024 | £300,000 | £96,000 | £183,000 | £87,000 |
| 2025 | £283,000 | £90,000 | £175,000 | £113,500 |
| 2026 | — | — | £125,000 | £135,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £132 | — | £138 | £75 |
| 2017 | £179 | £84 | £113 | £76 |
| 2018 | £178 | £76 | £81 | £91 |
| 2019 | £152 | £128 | £82 | £80 |
| 2020 | £140 | £120 | £121 | £84 |
| 2021 | £188 | £101 | £150 | £104 |
| 2022 | £256 | £149 | £177 | £129 |
| 2023 | £234 | £85 | £142 | £132 |
| 2024 | £223 | £149 | £166 | £126 |
| 2025 | £253 | £139 | £214 | £134 |
| 2026 | — | — | £110 | £186 |
There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA9 1BH.
In the WA9 1BH postcode area, located within Town Centre East & Fingerpost, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA9 1BH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Ashcroft Convenience Store | Ashcroft Street, St Helens, WA9 1BQ | Walking directions to Ashcroft Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Thrifty's | 135 Higher Parr Street, St Helens, WA9 1DA | Walking directions to Thrifty's |
| 0.2 mi | Discount Foods 4U | 101 Higher Parr Street, St Helens, WA9 1AG | Walking directions to Discount Foods 4U |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 81 Higher Parr Street, St Helens, WA9 1AD | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | OOPS! Clearance | Ardwick Street, St Helens, WA9 1LZ | Walking directions to OOPS! Clearance |
Annual council tax rates for St. Helens district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WA9 1BH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sharon Louise Roughley
Peasley Cross & Fingerpost - Elected 7 May 2026
Marie Rimmer
St Helens South and Whiston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA9 1BH records about 230 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and shoplifting.
The median sale price around WA9 1BH in Town Centre East & Fingerpost is £125,000 (about £156 per square foot) based on 25 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to WA9 1BH, including Allanson Street Primary School (Good), Merton Bank Primary School (Good) and Mill Green School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA9 1BH is St Helens Central, about 891 m away.
WA9 1BH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for St Helens South and Whiston covering WA9 1BH is Marie Rimmer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sharon Louise Roughley (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.