Postcode insights

WA9 3DD

Marshalls Cross Road

Peasley Cross & Fingerpost

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Detailed insights for WA9 3DD

Overview

Postcode WA9 3DD is located in a major urban area, within the Peasley Cross & Fingerpost ward of St. Helens in the North West region, and forms part of the Thatto Heath area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 313.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.9× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Thatto Heath is £34,310 per year. The nearest station is Lea Green, about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Sutton Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
313
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
2.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Thatto Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,013 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Thatto Heath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 313.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.1%

Approximately 2.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Thatto Heath is £34,310 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 288 ft away from WA9 3DD.

Flood risk

No risk

Thatto Heath near WA9 3DD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lea Green located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA9 3DD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Lea Green

N/A

Walking directions to Lea Green
1 mi

St Helens Junction

N/A

Walking directions to St Helens Junction

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA9 3DD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miSutton ParkLargeWalking directions to Sutton Park
0.5 miSunshine ParkMediumWalking directions to Sunshine Park

Area Profile

Population
477
Population density
3,087.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
151.94(+2529%)
Violence and sexual offences
131.92(+254%)
Drugs
41.22(+957%)
Public order
34.75(+243%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.21(+74%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
444
93.08%
Other Asian
9
1.89%
African
8
1.68%
Other White
6
1.26%
Chinese
5
1.05%
Total population: 477

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
121
30.56%
Level 3 (A level)
73
18.43%
No qualifications
66
16.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
63
15.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
10.61%
Total 16+ residents: 396

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
80
42.11%
Owns outright
78
41.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
13.16%
Social rents from council
2
1.05%
Other social rented
2
1.05%
Total households: 190

Property prices in Peasley Cross & Fingerpost

Median price£125,000
Price per sq ft£156
Sales (last 12 months)25
Typical range (middle 50%)£100K – £160K

Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 (about £156 per square foot) in Peasley Cross & Fingerpost area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,500 up to £330,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Peasley Cross & Fingerpost over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£330,000£245
Semi-Detached6£167,750£195
Terraced15£125,000£156
Flats3£90,000£139

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Peasley Cross & Fingerpost

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Peasley Cross & Fingerpost.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£156,000£92,475£58,000
2017£221,750£48,000£96,000£59,750
2018£247,500£41,000£70,000£69,000
2019£220,000£73,500£70,000£60,000
2020£240,000£80,000£101,000£65,000
2021£281,250£79,000£118,000£77,000
2022£320,000£85,000£184,000£97,000
2023£305,000£73,000£108,500£100,000
2024£300,000£96,000£183,000£87,000
2025£283,000£90,000£175,000£113,500
2026£125,000£135,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Peasley Cross & Fingerpost.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Peasley Cross & Fingerpost.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£132£138£75
2017£179£84£113£76
2018£178£76£81£91
2019£152£128£82£80
2020£140£120£121£84
2021£188£101£150£104
2022£256£149£177£129
2023£234£85£142£132
2024£223£149£166£126
2025£253£139£214£134
2026£110£186
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Peasley Cross & Fingerpost.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Peasley Cross & Fingerpost in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA9 3DD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA9 3DD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Jul 2025156, Marshalls Cross Road, St Helens, WA9 3DDSemi-DetachedFreehold£118,000
09 May 2025148, Marshalls Cross Road, St Helens, WA9 3DDSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
17 Jul 2025281, Marshalls Cross Road, St Helens, WA9 3DETerracedLeasehold£220,000
09 Sept 202551, Thornham Avenue, St Helens, WA9 5ALSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
07 Nov 202582, Delph Hollow Way, St Helens, WA9 5GPFlatsLeasehold£90,000

Schools

In the WA9 3DD postcode area, located within Thatto Heath, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA9 3DD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryRobins Lane Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryEaves Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryAllanson Street Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA9 3DD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA9 3DD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisons DailySutton Park Drive, St. Helens, WA9 3TXWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miMorrisonsBaxters Lane, St. Helens, WA9 3DHWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miSpar102 St Helens Linkway, St Helens, WA9 5DTWalking directions to Spar

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 3DD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sharon Louise Roughley

Peasley Cross & Fingerpost - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Marie Rimmer

St Helens South and Whiston - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSt. HelensE08000013
Parliamentary ConstituencySt Helens South and WhistonE14001510
ParishSt. Helens, unparished areaE43000278
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Thatto HeathE02006935
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)St. Helens 024EE01006912
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA9 3DD

Is WA9 3DD (Thatto Heath) safe?

The area around WA9 3DD records about 313 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, shoplifting and public order.

What is the average house price near WA9 3DD?

The median sale price around WA9 3DD in Thatto Heath is £125,000 (about £156 per square foot) based on 25 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA9 3DD?

There are 8 schools close to WA9 3DD, including Robins Lane Community Primary School (Good), Eaves Primary School (Good) and Allanson Street Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA9 3DD?

The closest station to WA9 3DD is Lea Green, about 1,368 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA9 3DD?

WA9 3DD scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,013 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA9 3DD (Thatto Heath) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for St Helens South and Whiston covering WA9 3DD is Marie Rimmer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sharon Louise Roughley (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.