WA11 area guide
Who lives in WA11, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.
- Council
- St. Helens
- Region
- North West
- Population
- 51,170 (2024)
WA11Postcode district · St Helens
What WA11 is like
The WA11 postcode district in St. Helens covers 1,028 live postcodes and is home to about 51,170 people in 22,063 households. 71.7% of households own their home, 11.6% rent privately and 16.1% are in social housing. The largest age group is 50–54, and 52.5% of adults are in work. On deprivation, it sits near the middle of the scale for England. Higher-harm crime is below the England and Wales average. Homes in WA11 sold for a median of £187,750 over the year to August 2026.
How WA11 compares
Headline figures for WA11, set against England as a whole.
Around the middle. Scored from 1 (most deprived in England) to 10 (least deprived).
Around the middle: 24.9 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.
Average annual income before tax, higher than 18% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.
Worth knowing before you invest
Where WA11 differs most from the national average.
- 01An older population
23.9% of residents are 65 or over, against 18.4% across England.
- 02Well-rated schoolsPositive
94% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.
- 03Few private renters
Only 11.6% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England.
- 04Mostly owner-occupied
71.7% of households own their home, against 61.3% across England.
WA11 FAQs
01Is WA11 a good place to live?Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
02How much does a house cost in WA11?The median sale price over the last year was £187,750.
The median sale price over the last year was £187,750.
03Is WA11 safe?How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
04Who lives in WA11?Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
05Which council covers WA11?The local authority for WA11 is St. Helens.
The local authority for WA11 is St. Helens.
06How well connected is WA11?Connectivity scores 3.0 out of 10.
Connectivity scores 3.0 out of 10.
Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.