Affluence in WA9 1TE
How WA9 1TE ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Broad Oak
- Council
- St. Helens
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,736 (2024)
WA9 1TESt Helens
How well off WA9 1TE is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WA9 1TE area averages decile 1.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is income (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Income1.0
- Employment1.0
- Education and skills1.0
- Health and disability1.0
- Crime1.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- Living environment7.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the WA9 1TE area is below that, at 47.3%. 18.8% are retired and 4.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WA9 1TE area is less than half that, at 15.1%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WA9 1TE area is less than half that, at 15.6%. 29.8% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WA9 1TE sits in (Broad Oak): about 1,736 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.