Postcode WA9 1QA 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 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 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Sunshine Park.
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 33.6% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA9 1QA.
Town Centre East & Fingerpost near WA9 1QA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sunshine Park | Medium | Walking directions to Sunshine Park |
Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £132,000 (about £151 per square foot) in Parr area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £240,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £220,000 | £222 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £151,000 | £185 |
| Terraced | 37 | £110,000 | £138 |
| Flats | 7 | £83,000 | £129 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £139,000 | — | £86,475 | £50,780 |
| 2017 | £151,998 | £52,500 | £83,500 | £60,500 |
| 2018 | £148,750 | £54,750 | £100,225 | £64,000 |
| 2019 | £174,995 | £59,995 | £104,995 | £67,000 |
| 2020 | £179,000 | £60,750 | £107,995 | £74,500 |
| 2021 | £172,500 | £64,000 | £111,000 | £85,000 |
| 2022 | £170,000 | £72,167 | £132,000 | £93,800 |
| 2023 | £195,000 | £77,250 | £129,000 | £105,500 |
| 2024 | £210,444 | £72,000 | £123,000 | £112,000 |
| 2025 | £205,625 | £82,000 | £147,000 | £110,000 |
| 2026 | £240,000 | £81,500 | £168,750 | £115,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £166 | — | £116 | £64 |
| 2017 | £150 | £77 | £102 | £75 |
| 2018 | £161 | £92 | £113 | £78 |
| 2019 | £165 | £94 | £157 | £84 |
| 2020 | £187 | £99 | £136 | £95 |
| 2021 | £181 | £103 | £139 | £107 |
| 2022 | £205 | £120 | £158 | £126 |
| 2023 | £168 | £129 | £147 | £133 |
| 2024 | £238 | £132 | £143 | £136 |
| 2025 | £226 | £133 | £175 | £136 |
| 2026 | — | £128 | £203 | £148 |
There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA9 1QA.
In the WA9 1QA postcode area, located within Town Centre East & Fingerpost, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA9 1QA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | All Dayz Go Local | 160 Parr Stocks Road, St Helens, WA9 1PB | Walking directions to All Dayz Go Local |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Baxters Lane, St. Helens, WA9 3DH | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | Ashcroft Convenience Store | Ashcroft Street, St Helens, WA9 1BQ | Walking directions to Ashcroft Convenience Store |
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 1QA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dan Axworthy
Parr - Elected 7 May 2026
Janet Rowlands
Parr - Elected 7 May 2026
Mal Webster
Parr - Elected 7 May 2026
David Baines
St Helens North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA9 1QA 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 1QA in Town Centre East & Fingerpost is £132,000 (about £151 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to WA9 1QA, including Allanson Street Primary School (Good), Lansbury Bridge School (Good) and Mill Green School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA9 1QA is St Helens Central, about 1,215 m away.
WA9 1QA 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 North covering WA9 1QA is David Baines (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Dan Axworthy (Reform UK), Janet Rowlands (Reform UK) and Mal Webster (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.