Postcode WA9 2BX 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 111.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Broad Oak is £33,235 per year. The nearest station is St Helens Junction located about 1.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is The Duckeries.
Broad Oak has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 281 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Broad Oak has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 50.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA9 2BX.
Broad Oak near WA9 2BX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is St Helens Junction located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Duckeries | Large | Walking directions to The Duckeries |
| 0.2 mi | Gaskell Park | Large | Walking directions to Gaskell 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 2BX postcode area, located within Broad Oak, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.