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WA9 2HB

Parr

St. Helens

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Detailed insights for WA9 2HB

Overview

Postcode WA9 2HB 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 Junction located about 1.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is The Duckeries.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
28.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

5/10

Broad Oak has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 62.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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

2/10

The average income of residents in Broad Oak is £32,200 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 278 ft away from WA9 2HB.

Flood risk

No risk

Broad Oak near WA9 2HB 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 2HB
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

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

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
70
43.48%
Other social rented
26
16.15%
Owns outright
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

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)

Price distribution by property type for Parr in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Parr over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£198,444
Flats7£82,000
Semi-Detached28£130,750
Terraced32£115,000

10 year median price trend in Parr

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Parr.

Schools

In the WA9 2HB postcode area, located within Broad Oak, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBroad Oak Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHoly Spirit Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.