Postcode WA9 2AH is located in a major urban area, within the Parr area of St. Helens in the North West region, and forms part of the Broad Oak area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Broad Oak is £33,235 per year. The median sale price in Parr is £135,500 (around £151 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £95,625 and £161,875. The nearest station is St Helens Central, about 1.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Duckeries.
Broad Oak has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,943 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Broad Oak has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.6% 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 per household in Broad Oak is £33,235 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 4 ft away from WA9 2AH.
Broad Oak near WA9 2AH 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Duckeries | Large | Walking directions to The Duckeries |
| 0.2 mi | Gaskell Park | Large | Walking directions to Gaskell Park |
Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £135,500 (about £151 per square foot) in Parr area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £300,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £205,625 | £225 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £158,000 | £195 |
| Terraced | 44 | £115,000 | £135 |
| Flats | 7 | £80,000 | £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 | £80,250 | £147,000 | £110,000 |
| 2026 | £240,000 | £81,500 | £158,000 | £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 | £131 | £173 | £136 |
| 2026 | £226 | £128 | £203 | £146 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA9 2AH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Apr 2026 | 223, Broad Oak Road, St Helens, WA9 2AJ | Terraced | Freehold | £135,000 | |
| 22 Apr 2026 | 182, Broad Oak Road, St Helens, WA9 2AL | Other | Leasehold | £135,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 26, Stretton Avenue, St Helens, WA9 2BZ | Terraced | Freehold | £115,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 117, Fry Street, St Helens, WA9 2AG | Terraced | Freehold | £96,000 | |
| 26 May 2026 | 3, St Peters Close, St Helens, WA9 2ET | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £162,500 |
In the WA9 2AH postcode area, located within Broad Oak, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Pace | Pupil referral unit | Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Jun 2025. | |
Pace ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 17 Jun 2025
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Apr 2019. | |
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Apr 2019
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Broad Oak Community Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 1 Oct 2024. | |
Broad Oak Community Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 1 Oct 2024
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA9 2AH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Fleet Minimart | 184 Fleet Lane, St Helens, WA9 2RJ | Walking directions to Fleet Minimart |
Annual council tax rates for St. Helens district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WA9 2AH, 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 2AH records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around WA9 2AH in Parr is £135,500 (about £151 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to WA9 2AH, including Pace (Good), Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School (Good) and Broad Oak Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
WA9 2AH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,943 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 2AH 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).