Postcode report
Is WA11 7AY a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About WA11 7AY: area rating, property, schools and local change
WA11 7AY is a postcode in Moss Bank, St. Helens, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WA11 7AY, then scores the surrounding small area 37/100 - bottom 16% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WA11 7AY are property market signals and jobs, while health 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 WA11 7AY is based on St. Helens 004 Census 2021. It covers 10,278 residents, 1,851 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 66% owner-occupied, 10% privately rented, 24% 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 WA11 7AY, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WA11 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £226k from 37 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WA11 7AY can compare 5 state schools within one mile, including 4 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WA11 7AY by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around WA11 7AY is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 3 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 WA11 7AY
Is WA11 7AY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 37/100 (bottom 16% 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 WA11 7AY?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near WA11 7AY?
5 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for WA11 7AY?
LocaleIQ matched WA11 7AY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WA11 7AY?
The latest median sold price is £226k based on 37 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WA11 7AY?
LocaleIQ currently shows 3 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.