Postcode WA9 1HP is located in a major urban area, within the St Helens Town Centre 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 242.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Town Centre East & Fingerpost is £30,000 per year. The nearest station is St Helens Central located about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Fosters Park.
Town Centre East & Fingerpost has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 98 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 242.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 57.4% 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 of residents in Town Centre East & Fingerpost is £30,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA9 1HP.
Town Centre East & Fingerpost near WA9 1HP 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | St Helens Central | N/A | Walking directions to St Helens Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Fosters Park | Medium | Walking directions to Fosters Park |
Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 in St Helens Town Centre area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,000 up to £245,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £195,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £37,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £135,000 |
| Terraced | 42 | £112,500 |
10 year median price trend in St Helens Town Centre
In the WA9 1HP postcode area, located within Town Centre East & Fingerpost, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA9 1HP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Thrifty's | 135 Higher Parr Street, St Helens, WA9 1DA | Walking directions to Thrifty's |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.