Affluence in WA9 5XE
How WA9 5XE ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Nutgrove & Lea Green
- Council
- St. Helens
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 3,101 (2024)
WA9 5XESt Helens
How well off WA9 5XE is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WA9 5XE area averages decile 8.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is older people in low-income households (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- Health and disability5.0
- Crime6.0
- Barriers to housing and services6.0
- Income7.0
- Employment8.0
- Living environment8.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
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 5XE area is above that, at 70.1%. 16.1% are retired and 6.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WA9 5XE area is above that, at 44.5%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WA9 5XE area is above that, at 39.4%. 13.9% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WA9 5XE sits in (Nutgrove & Lea Green): about 3,101 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.