Postcode WA9 5AL 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 335.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Thatto Heath is £38,100 per year. The nearest station is Lea Green located about 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Sutton Park.
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.
Thatto Heath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 335.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
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.
The average income of residents in Thatto Heath is £38,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA9 5AL.
Thatto Heath near WA9 5AL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lea Green located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Lea Green | N/A | Walking directions to Lea Green |
| 1 mi | St Helens Central | N/A | Walking directions to St Helens Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sutton Park | Large | Walking directions to Sutton Park |
| 0.5 mi | Sunshine Park | Medium | Walking directions to Sunshine Park |
Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £110,000 in Peasley Cross & Fingerpost area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,250 up to £330,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £283,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £97,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £193,000 |
| Terraced | 14 | £104,000 |
10 year median price trend in Peasley Cross & Fingerpost
In the WA9 5AL postcode area, located within Thatto Heath, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA9 5AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 102 St Helens Linkway, St Helens, WA9 5DT | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Sutton Park Drive, St. Helens, WA9 3TX | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Baxters Lane, St. Helens, WA9 3DH | Walking directions to Morrisons |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.