Postcode report
Is WA10 1BH a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About WA10 1BH: area rating, property, schools and local change
WA10 1BH is a postcode in St Helens Town Centre, St. Helens, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WA10 1BH, then scores the surrounding small area 29/100 - bottom 5% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WA10 1BH are housing and property market signals, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for WA10 1BH is based on St. Helens 014 Census 2021. It covers 7,666 residents, 2,292 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 36, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 36% owner-occupied, 33% privately rented, 29% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near WA10 1BH, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WA10 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £170k from 33 rolling sales, up 0.9% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WA10 1BH can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 1 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WA10 1BH by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around WA10 1BH is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 13 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about WA10 1BH
Is WA10 1BH a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 29/100 (bottom 5% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near WA10 1BH?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near WA10 1BH?
10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near WA10 1BH?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for WA10 1BH?
LocaleIQ matched WA10 1BH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WA10 1BH?
The latest median sold price is £170k based on 33 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WA10 1BH?
LocaleIQ currently shows 13 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.