Postcode WA9 2EQ 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 62.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Broad Oak is £32,200 per year. The nearest station is St Helens Central located about 1.3 miles away. There are 7 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 62.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Broad Oak is £32,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA9 2EQ.
Broad Oak near WA9 2EQ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Sutton Brook Greenway | Large | Walking directions to Sutton Brook Greenway |
| 0.3 mi | Gaskell Park | Large | Walking directions to Gaskell Park |
Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £120,000 in Parr area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,500 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 | £198,444 |
| Flats | 7 | £82,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £130,750 |
| Terraced | 32 | £115,000 |
10 year median price trend in Parr
In the WA9 2EQ postcode area, located within Broad Oak, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA9 2EQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | Park Road, St Helens, WA11 9AZ | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.