Postcode report
WA9 3TD Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About WA9 3TD: area rating, property, schools and local change
WA9 3TD is a postcode in Sutton North West, St. Helens, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WA9 3TD, then scores the surrounding small area 51/100 - bottom 43% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WA9 3TD are housing and local prosperity, 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 WA9 3TD is based on St. Helens 020 Census 2021. It covers 10,690 residents, 3,552 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 44, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 67% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 17% 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 6/10.
For property prices near WA9 3TD, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WA9 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £120k from 110 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WA9 3TD can compare 9 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 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 WA9 3TD 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 WA9 3TD is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 10 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 WA9 3TD
Is WA9 3TD a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 51/100 (bottom 43% 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 WA9 3TD?
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 WA9 3TD?
9 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 WA9 3TD?
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 WA9 3TD?
LocaleIQ matched WA9 3TD to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WA9 3TD?
The latest median sold price is £120k based on 110 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WA9 3TD?
LocaleIQ currently shows 10 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.