Postcode insights

WA9 2BB

Blackdown Grove

Parr

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Detailed insights for WA9 2BB

Overview

Postcode WA9 2BB is located in a major urban area, within the Parr ward of St. Helens in the North West region, and forms part of the Derbyshire Hill area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 113.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Derbyshire Hill is £36,572 per year. The nearest station is St Helens Junction, about 1.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Duckeries.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
57.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Derbyshire Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 119 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Derbyshire Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

57.4%

Approximately 57.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Derbyshire Hill is £36,572 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA9 2BB.

Flood risk

No risk

Derbyshire Hill near WA9 2BB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is St Helens Junction located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA9 2BB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miThe DuckeriesLargeWalking directions to The Duckeries
0.2 miGaskell ParkLargeWalking directions to Gaskell Park

Area Profile

Population
329
Population density
7,443.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
63.36(+70%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.84(+76%)
Public order
11.71(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.64(-46%)
Vehicle crime
6.89(+15%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
307
93.31%
Other White
11
3.34%
African
5
1.52%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
0.91%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.3%
Total population: 329

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
91
38.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
19.67%
Level 3 (A level)
36
15.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10.88%
Level 4+ (Degree)
24
10.04%
Total 16+ residents: 239

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
38
29.46%
Social rents from council
36
27.91%
Owns outright
24
18.6%
Owns with a mortgage
20
15.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
6.98%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Parr

Median price£132,000
Price per sq ft£151
Sales (last 12 months)85
Typical range (middle 50%)£95K – £158K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Parr over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£220,000£222
Semi-Detached36£151,000£185
Terraced37£110,000£138
Flats7£83,000£129

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Parr

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Parr.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Parr.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Parr.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Parr.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Parr in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA9 2BB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA9 2BB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Apr 202546, Ashtons Green Drive, St Helens, WA9 2ASSemi-DetachedFreehold£132,000
18 Dec 202517, Sidlaw Avenue, St Helens, WA9 2BQTerracedFreehold£135,000
27 May 202521, Sidlaw Avenue, St Helens, WA9 2BQTerracedFreehold£89,550
31 Mar 2026111, Pennine Drive, St Helens, WA9 2BHTerracedFreehold£160,000
21 Mar 202531, Cheviot Avenue, St Helens, WA9 2BYTerracedFreehold£89,000

Schools

In the WA9 2BB postcode area, located within Derbyshire Hill, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA9 2BB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicablePacePupil referral unit

Good

0.3 miNot applicableLansbury Bridge SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableMill Green SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA9 2BB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA9 2BB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miAll Dayz Go Local160 Parr Stocks Road, St Helens, WA9 1PBWalking directions to All Dayz Go Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for St. Helens district (2025-26).

Band A£1,526
Band B£1,780
Band C£2,034
Band D£2,289
Band E£2,797
Band F£3,306
Band G£3,814
Band H£4,577

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WA9 2BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dan Axworthy

Parr - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Janet Rowlands

Parr - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Mal Webster

Parr - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

David Baines

St Helens North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSt. HelensE08000013
Parliamentary ConstituencySt Helens NorthE14001509
WardParrE05014128
ParishSt. Helens, unparished areaE43000278
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Derbyshire HillE02001422
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)St. Helens 017BE01006817
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA9 2BB

Is WA9 2BB (Derbyshire Hill) safe?

The area around WA9 2BB records about 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near WA9 2BB?

The median sale price around WA9 2BB in Derbyshire Hill is £132,000 (about £151 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA9 2BB?

There are 10 schools close to WA9 2BB, including Pace (Good), Lansbury Bridge School (Good) and Mill Green School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WA9 2BB?

WA9 2BB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 119 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA9 2BB (Derbyshire Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for St Helens North covering WA9 2BB 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).

Data Sources

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.