Postcode WA9 2BY 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 124.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Broad Oak is £33,235 per year. The nearest station is St Helens Junction, about 1.2 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 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 124.1 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 2BY.
Broad Oak near WA9 2BY 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Duckeries | Large | Walking directions to The Duckeries |
| 0.2 mi | Gaskell Park | Large | Walking directions to Gaskell 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA9 2BY.
In the WA9 2BY postcode area, located within Broad Oak, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA9 2BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | All Dayz Go Local | 160 Parr Stocks Road, St Helens, WA9 1PB | Walking directions to All Dayz Go Local |
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 2BY, 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 2BY records about 124 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.
The median sale price around WA9 2BY in Broad Oak 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 2BY, including Pace (Good), Mill Green School (Outstanding) and Lansbury Bridge School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WA9 2BY scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 281 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 2BY 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.