Postcode WA9 5EA is located in a major urban area, within the St Helens Town Centre ward of St. Helens in the North West region, and forms part of the West Park area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in West Park is £37,300 per year. The nearest station is St Helens Central located about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Vera Page Park.
West Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,632 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
West Park has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 68.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in West Park is £37,300 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 167 ft away from WA9 5EA.
West Park near WA9 5EA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is St Helens Central located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | St Helens Central | N/A | Walking directions to St Helens Central |
| 1 mi | Thatto Heath | N/A | Walking directions to Thatto Heath |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Vera Page Park | Medium | Walking directions to Vera Page Park |
Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 in St Helens Town Centre area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,000 up to £245,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £195,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £37,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £135,000 |
| Terraced | 42 | £112,500 |
10 year median price trend in St Helens Town Centre
In the WA9 5EA postcode area, located within West Park, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA9 5EA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Linkway West, St Helens, WA10 1QA | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Extra | St Helens Linkway, St Helens, WA9 3AL | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.