Postcode WA9 2DS 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 moderate crime levels, with around 54.7 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 Central located about 1.1 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 6,294 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Broad Oak has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 54.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.9% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 301 ft away from WA9 2DS.
Broad Oak near WA9 2DS 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sutton Brook Greenway | Large | Walking directions to Sutton Brook Greenway |
| 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 2DS 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 2DS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Park Road, St Helens, WA11 9AZ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.