The postcode WA9 3SS is located in St. Helens, in the county of Merseyside. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WA9 3SS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WA9 3SS is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.4 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of WA9 3SS as Hard-pressed living > Migration and churn > Hard-Pressed European Settlers.
The closest road name to WA9 3SS is Boscow Crescent which is centered 83 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Lancots Lane and is 190 m away. The closest railway station is St Helens Junction Rail Station, 740 m away.
The closest primary school to WA9 3SS (for ages 11 and under) is St Anne's Catholic Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on November 22, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Sutton Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on May 9, 2019 rated this school as Requires improvement
The local pub for residents of WA9 3SS is The George Hotel and is 2.38 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on March 30, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from Bentos Lunchbox & Noodle Bar and is 2.38 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on August 15, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 123 Mbps and an average upload speed of 16.7 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.8 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for WA9 3SS is covered by the Merseyside police force association and Halton and St Helens is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to WA9 3SS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WA9 3SS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WA9 3SS
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WA9 3SS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (November 22, 2018) | 386 m |
| Sutton Oak CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 1, 2017) | 614 m |
| Robins Lane Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 8, 2020) | 620 m |
| Eaves Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 31, 2017) | 874 m |
| Sherdley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 19, 2017) | 973 m |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (September 21, 2016) | 1.29 km |
| Willow Tree Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 21, 2017) | 1.42 km |
| Allanson Street Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 20, 2019) | 1.49 km |
| The Sutton Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (May 9, 2019) | 1.57 km |
| Lansbury Bridge School | Special school | 3-16 | Good (January 22, 2020) | 1.68 km |
| Mill Green School | Special school | 14-19 | Outstanding (November 1, 2018) | 1.77 km |
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 2.07 km |
| Ash Meadow School | Special school | 5-19 | 2.14 km | |
| Broad Oak Community Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (March 14, 2019) | 2.24 km |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 25, 2019) | 2.24 km |
| Merton Bank Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 2.54 km |
| St John Vianney Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (March 15, 2018) | 2.55 km |
| St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 2.63 km | |
| Sutton Manor Community Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (September 27, 2017) | 2.69 km |
| Thatto Heath Community Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (September 27, 2018) | 2.72 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WA9 3SS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jayne's Bistro | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 21, 2021 | 2.15 km | |
| Kaleidoscope Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 11, 2019 | 2.31 km | |
| Hope House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 12, 2019 | 2.33 km | |
| Coffee Stop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 30, 2019 | 2.34 km | |
| Right From The Oven | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 15, 2021 | 2.34 km | |
| Yates Greer Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory April 9, 2019 | 2.34 km | |
| Cassandra's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 28, 2019 | 2.37 km | |
| B & M Bargains | Exempt April 12, 2016 | 2.37 km | |
| Costa Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 5, 2019 | 2.37 km | |
| Poundbakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 15, 2018 | 2.37 km | |
| Bentos Lunchbox & Noodle Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 15, 2019 | 2.38 km | |
| Standout Burger | Awaiting Inspection | 2.38 km | |
| The George Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 30, 2017 | 2.38 km | |
| St.Helens Hotel Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 23, 2018 | 2.38 km | |
| Ba'Bursi Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2019 | 2.39 km | |
| Sabroso | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 18, 2018 | 2.39 km | |
| Health Rack | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2020 | 2.4 km | |
| St Helens Parish Church | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 9, 2018 | 2.4 km | |
| La Casa Vieja | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 27, 2018 | 2.42 km | |
| The Alfred Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 1, 2020 | 2.42 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WA9 3SS - Data from Apr 2022
| Lancots Lane | 190 m | |
| Waterdale Crescent | 192 m | |
| Highfield Street | 196 m | |
| Highfield Street | 222 m | |
| Monastery Road | 230 m | |
| Shaw Street | 2.35 km | |
| Hall Street | 2.44 km | |
| Chalon Way | 2.55 km | |
| St Helens Junction Rail Station | 740 m | |
| St Helens Junction Rail Station | 807 m | |
| Lea Green Rail Station | 1.22 km | |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | 14.4 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 29.7 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 29.75 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WA9 3SS - Data from Dec 2021
| Waterdale Reservoir | 118 m | |
| Delph Wood | 1.03 km | |
| Sutton Mill Dam | 1.05 km | |
| Round Wood | 1.1 km | |
| The Dam | 1.33 km | |
| Dam Wood | 1.34 km | |
| Garden Wood | 1.51 km | |
| Brickfields Red Quarry | 1.53 km | |
| Grove's Dam | 1.59 km | |
| Dobb's Wood | 1.64 km | |
| Sutton Hall Wood | 1.77 km | |
| Maypole Wood | 2.1 km | |
| Lodge Wood | 2.26 km | |
| Dog Kennel Plantation | 2.38 km | |
| Wheatacre Wood | 2.43 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WA9 3SS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 93.3 Mbps | 123 Mbps | 331 Mbps |
| Upload | 14.8 Mbps | 16.7 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 99.9 | 14.6 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 331 | 36 |
Energy usage data for WA9 3SS - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Merseyside |
| Latitude | 53.43468100 |
| Longitude | -2.71173000 |
| OS Easting | 352813 |
| OS Northing | 0393336 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Merseyside |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
St Helens South and Whiston |
| Electoral Ward | Sutton |
| Local Authority District | St. Helens |
| Region / Government Office Region | North West |
| European Electoral Region | North West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Liverpool City Region Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Greater Merseyside |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000013 |
| Travel To Work Area | Warrington and Wigan |
| NHS England Region | North West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Halton and St Helens |
| Cancer Alliance | Cheshire and Merseyside |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
North West |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Cheshire and Merseyside |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS St Helens CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Hard-pressed living Group: Migration and churn Subgroup: Hard-Pressed European Settlers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Liverpool BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | St Helens BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33006540 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
St. Helens 020 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
St. Helens 020C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8D3 |