Postcode insights

WA9 5JF

Sherdley Road

Thatto Heath

Interactive map showing WA9 5JF and surrounding area

Detailed insights for WA9 5JF

Overview

Postcode WA9 5JF is located in a major urban area, within the Thatto Heath 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 102.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 Thatto Heath, about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Platt's Field.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
48.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Thatto Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,976 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Thatto Heath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 102.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

48.4%

Approximately 48.4% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA9 5JF.

Flood risk

No risk

Thatto Heath near WA9 5JF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Thatto Heath located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA9 5JF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Thatto Heath

N/A

Walking directions to Thatto Heath
0.9 mi

Lea Green

N/A

Walking directions to Lea Green

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA9 5JF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miPlatt's FieldSmallWalking directions to Platt's Field

Area Profile

Population
332
Population density
8,668.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.48(+35%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.76(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.07(+23%)
Public order
7.61(-25%)
Vehicle crime
7.61(+27%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
313
94.28%
Other White
6
1.81%
Chinese
4
1.2%
Other Asian
4
1.2%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
0.9%
Total population: 332

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
81
32.14%
Level 3 (A level)
53
21.03%
Level 4+ (Degree)
36
14.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
13.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
11.9%
Total 16+ residents: 252

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
38
30.16%
Owns with a mortgage
31
24.6%
Owns outright
23
18.25%
Social rents from council
23
18.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.35%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Thatto Heath

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£202
Sales (last 12 months)121
Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £253K

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £202 per square foot) in Thatto Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £22,500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Thatto Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£333,500£270
Semi-Detached47£182,000£215
Terraced39£130,000£162
Flats7£100,000£173

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Thatto Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thatto Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£245,000£120,000£122,500£70,000
2017£246,000£95,000£119,250£78,000
2018£236,475£82,000£117,500£72,500
2019£240,000£128,000£118,750£85,500
2020£258,000£126,600£125,000£91,500
2021£280,000£71,500£144,000£95,000
2022£263,500£95,000£160,000£107,500
2023£323,498£141,750£174,000£117,500
2024£324,995£138,875£182,000£120,000
2025£342,500£99,500£189,250£126,250
2026£315,500£97,500£181,500£130,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thatto Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thatto Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£170£173£131£94
2017£181£152£135£93
2018£177£149£138£99
2019£189£192£144£106
2020£191£168£144£122
2021£212£115£158£117
2022£267£166£194£139
2023£244£206£201£147
2024£263£200£214£148
2025£272£172£210£163
2026£270£173£229£150
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thatto Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Thatto Heath in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA9 5JF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA9 5JF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Jul 2025396, Sherdley Road, St Helens, WA9 5JFSemi-DetachedFreehold£244,995
23 May 2025394, Sherdley Road, St Helens, WA9 5JFDetachedFreehold£349,995
01 Oct 202547, Welwyn Close, St Helens, WA9 5HLTerracedFreehold£147,000
19 May 202546, Welwyn Close, St Helens, WA9 5HLTerracedFreehold£103,500
21 Feb 202519, Welwyn Close, St Helens, WA9 5HLTerracedFreehold£126,000

Schools

In the WA9 5JF postcode area, located within Thatto Heath, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA9 5JF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt John Vianney Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryThatto Heath Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miSecondaryThe Sutton AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA9 5JF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA9 5JF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op FoodElton Head Road, Sutton Heath, St Helens, WA9 5BTWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 5JF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Emma Victoria Beck

Thatto Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Jack Joseph Benyon

Thatto Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

James William Long

Thatto Heath - 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
WardThatto HeathE05014135
ParishSt. Helens, unparished areaE43000278
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Thatto HeathE02006935
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)St. Helens 024DE01006913
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1990-07-01

Frequently asked questions about WA9 5JF

Is WA9 5JF (Thatto Heath) safe?

The area around WA9 5JF records about 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 5JF?

The median sale price around WA9 5JF in Thatto Heath is £180,000 (about £202 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA9 5JF?

There are 6 schools close to WA9 5JF, including St John Vianney Catholic Primary School (Good), Thatto Heath Community Primary School (Good) and The Sutton Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA9 5JF?

The closest station to WA9 5JF is Thatto Heath, about 1,161 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA9 5JF?

WA9 5JF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,976 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA9 5JF (Thatto Heath) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for St Helens South and Whiston covering WA9 5JF is Marie Rimmer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Emma Victoria Beck (Reform UK), Jack Joseph Benyon (Reform UK) and James William Long (Reform UK).

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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.