St. Helens WA9
St. Helens 024 · 5 sub-areas · 8,091 residents
St. Helens 024 is a residential neighbourhood within St. Helens, home to around 8,100 people. A typical two-bedroom let runs about £707 a month — well below the UK median for a 2-bed and considerably cheaper than most of Greater Manchester. The area has a notably high share of social housing and strong greenspace access, with most residents within a short walk of open space.
St. Helens WA9 is a commuter neighbourhood within St. Helens — train into Liverpool runs in around 27 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it.
Overview
What's it like to live in St. Helens WA9?
2 parks are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are below the national norm, with a typical home letting at around £774 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
St. Helens WA9 in St. Helens
Living in St. Helens WA9
St. Helens 024 is a largely residential neighbourhood in St. Helens, and its defining feature is affordability. Rents sit well below national averages, which makes it one of the more accessible parts of the North West for people on tighter budgets. The neighbourhood has a grounded, settled feel — not the kind of place that's changing quickly, but one where people tend to stay.
The cost picture is notably good by regional standards. You'll pay around £707 a month for a 2-bed, and even a 3-bed only nudges up to £863. That's a fraction of what equivalent space costs in central Manchester or London. The trade-off is that the local jobs market is limited — the workplace salary here runs to around £28,500 a year, below what residents typically earn, which tells you that most working households commute out for better-paid work.
The people who live here reflect that settled character. Nearly half of households own their home, and over a third are in social housing — both figures that are unusually high for a single neighbourhood. The age spread is fairly even across all adult groups, with families a visible presence: just over one in five residents is under 18. This isn't a neighbourhood dominated by young renters; it's a mixed community with deep roots.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 840 metres away — about a ten-minute walk — and Manchester is reachable by public transport in around 35 minutes. Almost two-thirds of residents drive to work, which is the norm in this part of the North West. Broadband is strong: full gigabit coverage is available across the whole area. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is St. Helens 024 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. It's affordable, green, and has a settled, community feel with a strong mix of families and long-term residents. The trade-off is a higher-than-average crime rate and schools that lag the national Ofsted average. If low rents and easy access to Manchester matter more to you than urban buzz, it's a reasonable choice.
- What is the rent in St. Helens 024?
- A one-bedroom flat runs around £569 a month, a 2-bed around £707, and a 3-bed around £863. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose roughly 4.5% over the past year.
- Is St. Helens 024 safe?
- Crime runs at around 206 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — well above the UK average of roughly 80 per 1,000. The area scores in the most deprived decile nationally, which correlates with elevated crime rates. It's worth researching specific streets before committing.
- What's the commute from St. Helens 024 to Manchester city centre?
- By public transport, Manchester is around 35 minutes away. The nearest mainline rail station is about a ten-minute walk. Most residents drive rather than use public transport, and there's no metro or tram service in the area.
- Who lives in St. Helens 024?
- A fairly even spread of age groups, with a strong family presence — just over one in five residents is under 18. Nearly half of households own their home and over a third are in social housing. It's a predominantly UK-born, working-class neighbourhood with lower degree-qualification rates than the national average.
- What schools are near St. Helens 024?
- There are 45 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 56% are rated Good or Outstanding — below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 3,400 metres away. Check the current Ofsted register for up-to-date ratings.
- How affordable is buying a home in St. Helens 024?
- The median sale price is around £199,000, and a typical deposit is achievable in about 3.2 years on local wages — one of the more accessible timelines in the North West. That said, rent still takes up around 38.5% of typical take-home pay, so saving while renting here isn't effortless.