Postcode WA9 1NZ is located in a major urban area, within the Parr 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 241.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Town Centre East & Fingerpost is £32,702 per year. The nearest station is St Helens Central located about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, 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 241.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.6% 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 27 ft away from WA9 1NZ.
Town Centre East & Fingerpost near WA9 1NZ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Gaskell Park | Large | Walking directions to Gaskell Park |
| 0.4 mi | Sunshine Park | Medium | Walking directions to Sunshine Park |
Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 in Parr area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £225,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £196,069 |
| Flats | 8 | £80,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £148,500 |
| Terraced | 29 | £109,000 |
10 year median price trend in Parr
In the WA9 1NZ postcode area, located within Town Centre East & Fingerpost, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA9 1NZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | All Dayz Go Local | 160 Parr Stocks Road, St Helens, WA9 1PB | Walking directions to All Dayz Go Local |
| 0.3 mi | Ashcroft Convenience Store | Ashcroft Street, St Helens, WA9 1BQ | Walking directions to Ashcroft Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Thrifty's | 135 Higher Parr Street, St Helens, WA9 1DA | Walking directions to Thrifty's |
| 0.4 mi | Discount Foods 4U | 101 Higher Parr Street, St Helens, WA9 1AG | Walking directions to Discount Foods 4U |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | 81 Higher Parr Street, St Helens, WA9 1AD | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.