Postcode WA9 5AS 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 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the 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 313.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Thatto Heath is £34,310 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 274 ft away from WA9 5AS.
Thatto Heath near WA9 5AS 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Lea Green | N/A | Walking directions to Lea Green |
| 1 mi | St Helens Junction | N/A | Walking directions to St Helens Junction |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sutton Park | Large | Walking directions to Sutton Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £330,000 | £245 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £167,750 | £195 |
| Terraced | 15 | £125,000 | £156 |
| Flats | 3 | £90,000 | £139 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA9 5AS.
In the WA9 5AS postcode area, located within Thatto Heath, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA9 5AS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Sutton Park Drive, St. Helens, WA9 3TX | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons | Baxters Lane, St. Helens, WA9 3DH | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | 102 St Helens Linkway, St Helens, WA9 5DT | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for St. Helens district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WA9 5AS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sharon Louise Roughley
Peasley Cross & Fingerpost - Elected 7 May 2026
Marie Rimmer
St Helens South and Whiston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA9 5AS 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.
The median sale price around WA9 5AS in Thatto Heath is £125,000 (about £156 per square foot) based on 25 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to WA9 5AS, including Robins Lane Community Primary School (Good), Eaves Primary School (Good) and St Anne's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA9 5AS is Lea Green, about 1,257 m away.
WA9 5AS 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).
The Member of Parliament for St Helens South and Whiston covering WA9 5AS is Marie Rimmer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sharon Louise Roughley (Reform UK).
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.