Affluence in WA9 5EQ
How WA9 5EQ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Thatto Heath
- Council
- St. Helens
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,707 (2024)
WA9 5EQSt Helens
How well off WA9 5EQ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WA9 5EQ area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is health and disability (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Health and disability1.0
- Employment2.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Crime2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Income3.0
- Living environment4.0
- Older people in low-income households4.0
- Barriers to housing and services10.0
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 5EQ area is broadly in line with that, at 49.8%. 26.1% are retired and 6% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WA9 5EQ area is well below that, at 19.5%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WA9 5EQ area is well below that, at 20.5%. 29.1% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WA9 5EQ sits in (Thatto Heath): about 1,707 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.