Postcode WA9 1SH is located in a major urban area, within the Parr ward of St. Helens in the North West region, and forms part of the Broad Oak area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 138.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Broad Oak is £32,200 per year. The nearest station is St Helens Central located about 1.0 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Sutton Brook Greenway.
Broad Oak has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 922 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Broad Oak has a very high crime rate, with approximately 138.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 54.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Broad Oak is £32,200 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 37 ft away from WA9 1SH.
Broad Oak near WA9 1SH 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | St Helens Central | N/A | Walking directions to St Helens Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sutton Brook Greenway | Large | Walking directions to Sutton Brook Greenway |
| 0.2 mi | Gaskell Park | Large | Walking directions to Gaskell Park |
Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £120,000 in Parr area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,500 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 | £198,444 |
| Flats | 7 | £82,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £130,750 |
| Terraced | 32 | £115,000 |
10 year median price trend in Parr
In the WA9 1SH postcode area, located within Broad Oak, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA9 1SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | All Dayz Go Local | 160 Parr Stocks Road, St Helens, WA9 1PB | Walking directions to All Dayz Go Local |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Park Road, St Helens, WA11 9AZ | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.