Postcode insights

WA9 5AD

Sherdley Road

Peasley Cross & Fingerpost

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Detailed insights for WA9 5AD

Overview

Postcode WA9 5AD 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 St Helens Central, about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Sunshine Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
313
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
27.6%
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

27.6%

Approximately 27.6% 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 204 ft away from WA9 5AD.

Flood risk

No risk

Thatto Heath near WA9 5AD 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 Central located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA9 5AD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

St Helens Central

N/A

Walking directions to St Helens Central

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA9 5AD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSunshine ParkMediumWalking directions to Sunshine Park

Area Profile

Population
585
Population density
162.5 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
493
84.13%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
38
6.48%
Other White
18
3.07%
Chinese
12
2.05%
Indian
9
1.54%
Total population: 586

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
153
33.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
76
16.49%
No qualifications
74
16.05%
Level 3 (A level)
74
16.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
55
11.93%
Total 16+ residents: 461

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
84
34.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
47
19.11%
Other social rented
46
18.7%
Owns outright
36
14.63%
Social rents from council
22
8.94%
Total households: 246

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 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA9 5AD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA9 5AD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Jan 202628, Sherdley Road, St Helens, WA9 5ABTerracedLeasehold£110,000
29 Apr 2025Unit 2, Roundwood Drive, St Helens, WA9 5JDOtherFreehold£1,800,000
12 Dec 202543, Marshalls Cross Road, St Helens, WA9 3BJTerracedLeasehold£117,500
19 Sept 202520, Broadgate Avenue, St Helens, WA9 5AJSemi-DetachedFreehold£140,000
29 Aug 202523, Tall Trees, St Helens, WA9 5GHSemi-DetachedLeasehold£220,000

Schools

In the WA9 5AD postcode area, located within Thatto Heath, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA9 5AD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryRobins Lane Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryAllanson Street Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.9 miPrimaryEaves Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA9 5AD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA9 5AD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSpar102 St Helens Linkway, St Helens, WA9 5DTWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miTesco ExtraSt Helens Linkway, St Helens, WA9 3ALWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.4 miTesco ExtraSt Helens Linkway, St Helens, WA9 3ALWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.5 miIcelandLinkway East, St. Helens, WA9 1JJWalking directions to Iceland
0.5 miAldiPeasley Cross Lane, St Helens, WA9 1JJWalking directions to Aldi

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 5AD, 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 5AD

Is WA9 5AD (Thatto Heath) safe?

The area around WA9 5AD 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 5AD?

The median sale price around WA9 5AD 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 5AD?

There are 8 schools close to WA9 5AD, including Robins Lane Community Primary School (Good), Allanson Street Primary School (Good) and Eaves Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA9 5AD?

The closest station to WA9 5AD is St Helens Central, about 1,201 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA9 5AD?

WA9 5AD 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 5AD (Thatto Heath) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for St Helens South and Whiston covering WA9 5AD 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.