Postcode report
WA10 2AY Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About WA10 2AY: area rating, property, schools and local change
WA10 2AY is a postcode in Windle, St. Helens, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WA10 2AY, then scores the surrounding small area 31/100 - bottom 7% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WA10 2AY 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 2AY is based on St. Helens 012 Census 2021. It covers 7,324 residents, 4,318 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 40, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 39% owner-occupied, 29% privately rented, 32% 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 2AY, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WA10 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £170k from 58 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 2AY can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 8 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 adds 1 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 1 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WA10 2AY 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 2AY is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 14 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 2AY
Is WA10 2AY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 31/100 (bottom 7% 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 2AY?
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 2AY?
11 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 2AY?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for WA10 2AY?
LocaleIQ matched WA10 2AY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WA10 2AY?
The latest median sold price is £170k based on 58 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WA10 2AY?
LocaleIQ currently shows 14 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.