Postcode insights

WA9 2HA

Malvern Road

Parr

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Detailed insights for WA9 2HA

Overview

Postcode WA9 2HA 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below 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 1.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Duckeries.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
28.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Broad Oak has a 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.

Crime level

6/10

Broad Oak has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

28.6%

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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Broad Oak is £33,235 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Broad Oak near WA9 2HA 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
406
Population density
1,407.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.4(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.54(-13%)
Public order
6.33(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.75(-36%)
Drugs
3.45(-12%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
363
89.63%
Other White
18
4.44%
Other
7
1.73%
Irish
6
1.48%
African
5
1.23%
Total population: 405

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
84
26.25%
Level 3 (A level)
68
21.25%
Level 4+ (Degree)
64
20%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
13.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
9.38%
Total 16+ residents: 320

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
70
43.48%
Owns outright
26
16.15%
Other social rented
26
16.15%
Social rents from council
20
12.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
9.94%
Total households: 161

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 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA9 2HA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA9 2HA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Jun 202531, Chiltern Road, St Helens, WA9 2HTTerracedFreehold£85,000
08 Apr 20259, Chiltern Road, St Helens, WA9 2HTTerracedFreehold£105,500
08 Aug 202515, Malvern Road, St Helens, WA9 2EYTerracedLeasehold£115,000
02 Jul 202552, Malvern Road, St Helens, WA9 2EYTerracedLeasehold£80,000
27 Jun 202524, Malvern Road, St Helens, WA9 2EYTerracedLeasehold£80,000

Schools

In the WA9 2HA postcode area, located within Broad Oak, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHoly Spirit Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBroad Oak Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 2HA, 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)Broad OakE02001416
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)St. Helens 011AE01006819
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA9 2HA

Is WA9 2HA (Broad Oak) safe?

The area around WA9 2HA records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 2HA?

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

What schools are near WA9 2HA?

There are 12 schools close to WA9 2HA, including Pace (Good), Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School (Good) and Broad Oak Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WA9 2HA?

WA9 2HA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,294 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA9 2HA (Broad Oak) in Parliament and on the local council?

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