Postcode insights

WA9 3JA

Nook Lane

Parr

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Detailed insights for WA9 3JA

Overview

Postcode WA9 3JA is located in a major urban area, within the Parr ward of St. Helens in the North West region, and forms part of the Derbyshire Hill area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Derbyshire Hill is £36,572 per year. The nearest station is St Helens Junction, about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
18.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Derbyshire Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,252 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Derbyshire Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.2%

Approximately 18.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Derbyshire Hill is £36,572 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA9 3JA.

Flood risk

Low

Derbyshire Hill near WA9 3JA has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is St Helens Junction located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA9 3JA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

St Helens Junction

N/A

Walking directions to St Helens Junction

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
368
Population density
3,670 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.98(-17%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.18(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.63(+18%)
Public order
6.93(-32%)
Drugs
6.01(+54%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
304
83.29%
Other White
41
11.23%
Other
4
1.1%
Indian
3
0.82%
Other Asian
3
0.82%
Total population: 365

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
91
30.95%
No qualifications
61
20.75%
Level 3 (A level)
55
18.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
12.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
7.82%
Total 16+ residents: 294

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
86
54.09%
Owns outright
25
15.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
11.32%
Other social rented
17
10.69%
Social rents from council
12
7.55%
Total households: 159

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA9 3JA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA9 3JA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Oct 2025179, Berrys Lane, St Helens, WA9 3HDTerracedLeasehold£90,000
17 Feb 202511, The Croft, St Helens, WA9 3GEDetachedFreehold£220,000
06 Mar 202627, Portland Way, St Helens, WA9 3QYSemi-DetachedFreehold£152,000
17 Jul 202541, Spinners Drive, St Helens, WA9 3GFDetachedFreehold£260,000
17 Jul 202535, Weymouth Avenue, St Helens, WA9 3QXSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000

Schools

In the WA9 3JA postcode area, located within Derbyshire Hill, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA9 3JA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondarySt Cuthbert's Catholic High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySutton Oak CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.6 miNot applicableLansbury Bridge SchoolCommunity special school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA9 3JA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA9 3JA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miMorrisons Daily29 Peckers Hill Road, St Helens, WA9 3LQWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miBP ShopWorsley Brow, St Helens, WA9 3EZWalking directions to BP Shop

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 3JA, 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)Derbyshire HillE02001422
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)St. Helens 017DE01006899
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA9 3JA

Is WA9 3JA (Derbyshire Hill) safe?

The area around WA9 3JA records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 3JA?

The median sale price around WA9 3JA in Derbyshire Hill is £132,000 (about £151 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA9 3JA?

There are 10 schools close to WA9 3JA, including St Cuthbert's Catholic High School (Good), Sutton Oak CofE Primary School (Good) and Lansbury Bridge School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA9 3JA?

The closest station to WA9 3JA is St Helens Junction, about 914 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA9 3JA?

WA9 3JA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,252 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA9 3JA (Derbyshire Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for St Helens North covering WA9 3JA 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.