Postcode insights

WA9 2PS

Mount Pleasant Avenue

Parr

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Detailed insights for WA9 2PS

Overview

Postcode WA9 2PS 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 very high crime levels, with around 118.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 1.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is The Duckeries.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
119
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
47.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Broad Oak has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,093 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Broad Oak has a very high crime rate, with approximately 118.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

47.6%

Approximately 47.6% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 265 ft away from WA9 2PS.

Flood risk

No risk

Broad Oak near WA9 2PS 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA9 2PS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miThe DuckeriesLargeWalking directions to The Duckeries

Area Profile

Population
438
Population density
7,220.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.31(+56%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.11(+124%)
Public order
14.75(+46%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.39(-37%)
Vehicle crime
7.37(+23%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
391
89.07%
Other White
31
7.06%
Other
6
1.37%
African
5
1.14%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.68%
Total population: 439

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
99
30.65%
Level 4+ (Degree)
53
16.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
49
15.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
14.24%
Level 3 (A level)
46
14.24%
Total 16+ residents: 323

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
53
31.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
19.64%
Social rents from council
27
16.07%
Owns with a mortgage
26
15.48%
Owns outright
23
13.69%
Total households: 168

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 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA9 2PS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA9 2PS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 202675, Sky Lark Rise, St Helens, WA9 2PQDetachedFreehold£252,500
19 Dec 202551, Sky Lark Rise, St Helens, WA9 2PQDetachedFreehold£220,000
07 Nov 202510, Sky Lark Rise, St Helens, WA9 2PQDetachedFreehold£191,250
14 Aug 2025187, Newton Road, St Helens, WA9 2JRDetachedLeasehold£180,000
20 Feb 2025195, Mount Pleasant Avenue, St Helens, WA9 2PTDetachedFreehold£186,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA9 2PS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBroad Oak Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryHoly Spirit Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miNot applicablePacePupil referral unit

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA9 2PS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA9 2PS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miMorrisons DailyFleet Lane, St. Helens, WA9 2LZWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 2PS, 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 011BE01006820
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA9 2PS

Is WA9 2PS (Broad Oak) safe?

The area around WA9 2PS records about 119 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 2PS?

The median sale price around WA9 2PS 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 2PS?

There are 7 schools close to WA9 2PS, including Broad Oak Community Primary School (Good), Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School (Good) and Pace (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WA9 2PS?

WA9 2PS scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,093 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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