Postcode insights

WA9 5QE

Fernlea Avenue

Thatto Heath

Interactive map showing WA9 5QE and surrounding area

Detailed insights for WA9 5QE

Overview

Postcode WA9 5QE 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 high crime levels, with around 87.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below 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 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Thatto Heath Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
0.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Thatto Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,701 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Thatto Heath has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.6%

Approximately 0.6% 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

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Thatto Heath near WA9 5QE 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA9 5QE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Thatto Heath

N/A

Walking directions to Thatto Heath
1 mi

Eccleston Park

N/A

Walking directions to Eccleston Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA9 5QE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miThatto Heath ParkLargeWalking directions to Thatto Heath Park

Area Profile

Population
437
Population density
5,575.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.71(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.09(+34%)
Public order
10.18(0%)
Drugs
8.27(+112%)
Other theft
4.45(-33%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
416
95.41%
Other White
7
1.61%
Indian
5
1.15%
Irish
5
1.15%
Other Asian
1
0.23%
Total population: 436

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
119
30.99%
Level 4+ (Degree)
87
22.66%
Level 3 (A level)
56
14.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
11.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
9.9%
Total 16+ residents: 384

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
87
53.37%
Owns with a mortgage
58
35.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
10.43%
Social rents from council
1
0.61%
Total households: 163

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 5QE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA9 5QE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 May 20253, Oakfield Close, St Helens, WA9 5QDTerracedFreehold£155,000
06 May 202578, South Street, St Helens, WA9 5PZSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
04 Apr 202580, South Street, St Helens, WA9 5PZTerracedLeasehold£135,000
27 Feb 2026105, Birchfield Street, St Helens, WA9 5QBTerracedFreehold£165,050
01 May 202583, Birchfield Street, St Helens, WA9 5QBTerracedFreehold£135,000

Schools

In the WA9 5QE postcode area, located within Thatto Heath, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA9 5QE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Austin's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryNutgrove Methodist Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryThatto Heath Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 5QE, 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 024CE01006907
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA9 5QE

Is WA9 5QE (Thatto Heath) safe?

The area around WA9 5QE records about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 5QE?

The median sale price around WA9 5QE 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 5QE?

There are 5 schools close to WA9 5QE, including St Austin's Catholic Primary School (Good), Nutgrove Methodist Primary School and Thatto Heath Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA9 5QE?

The closest station to WA9 5QE is Thatto Heath, about 330 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA9 5QE?

WA9 5QE scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,701 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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.