Postcode insights

WA9 2HS

Chiltern Road

Parr

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Detailed insights for WA9 2HS

Overview

Postcode WA9 2HS 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 1.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 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
52.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

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

52.9%

Approximately 52.9% 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.

Income level

1/10

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

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 121 ft away from WA9 2HS.

Flood risk

No risk

Broad Oak near WA9 2HS 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA9 2HS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miThe DuckeriesLargeWalking directions to The Duckeries
0.5 miGaskell ParkLargeWalking directions to Gaskell Park

Area Profile

Population
267
Population density
928.1 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
255
95.51%
Irish
4
1.5%
Other White
4
1.5%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.75%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
2
0.75%
Total population: 267

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
50
26.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
18.75%
Level 4+ (Degree)
34
17.71%
Level 3 (A level)
31
16.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
11.46%
Total 16+ residents: 192

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
33
32.35%
Owns with a mortgage
21
20.59%
Social rents from council
21
20.59%
Owns outright
15
14.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
10.78%
Total households: 102

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 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA9 2HS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA9 2HS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Jun 202531, Chiltern Road, St Helens, WA9 2HTTerracedFreehold£85,000
08 Apr 20259, Chiltern Road, St Helens, WA9 2HTTerracedFreehold£105,500
16 Jan 202685, Derbyshire Hill Road, St Helens, WA9 2LJTerracedLeasehold£88,000
15 Apr 202619, Newton Road, St Helens, WA9 2HUSemi-DetachedFreehold£187,500
07 Jul 202511, Newton Road, St Helens, WA9 2HUTerracedFreehold£120,000

Schools

In the WA9 2HS postcode area, located within Broad Oak, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.2 miPrimaryBroad Oak Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryHoly Spirit Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided 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 2HS, 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 2HS

Is WA9 2HS (Broad Oak) safe?

The area around WA9 2HS 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 2HS?

The median sale price around WA9 2HS 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 2HS?

There are 10 schools close to WA9 2HS, including Pace (Good), Broad Oak Community Primary School (Good) and Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WA9 2HS?

WA9 2HS 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 2HS (Broad Oak) in Parliament and on the local council?

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