Postcode WA9 4YU (St. Helens)

Map showing WA9 4YU and nearby postcodes

The postcode WA9 4YU is located in St. Helens, in the county of Merseyside. It was introduced in September 2008 and is an active postcode. WA9 4YU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

WA9 4YU is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.1 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 4YU as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > Older workers and retirement.

The closest road name to WA9 4YU is St Michaels Road which is centered 80 m away.

The nearest bus stop is St Michaels Road and is 49 m away. The closest railway station is Lea Green Rail Station, 1.37 km away.

The closest primary school to WA9 4YU (for ages 11 and under) is Sutton Manor Community Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on September 27, 2017. 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 4YU is Springfield Hotel and is 2.67 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Needs Improvement on January 16, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Master Wok and is 2.86 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on June 20, 2019.

Policing for WA9 4YU 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).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to WA9 4YU and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to WA9 4YU, and the approximate distance away.

St Michaels Road 80 m
Eurolink 237 m
Forest Green Way 289 m
Walkers Lane 421 m
Lea Green Road 486 m
Forest Road 581 m
Chapel Lane 783 m
St Helens Linkway 1 km
Jubits Lane 1.05 km
Warrington Road 1.51 km
B5419 2.72 km
A580 8.78 km
A570 15.82 km
A56 34.82 km
M6 39.35 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode WA9 4YU

Introduction September 2008
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WA9 4YU - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Sutton Manor Community Primary School Good
(September 27, 2017)
632 m
Ash Meadow School 897 m
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School Good
(December 1, 2021)
1.05 km
The Sutton Academy Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
1.15 km
Rainhill High School Requires improvement
(February 5, 2020)
1.39 km
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School Requires improvement
(March 15, 2018)
1.39 km
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School Good
(May 15, 2019)
1.46 km
Willow Tree Primary School Good
(March 21, 2017)
1.61 km
Sherdley Primary School Good
(July 19, 2017)
1.68 km
Oakdene Primary School Outstanding
(November 2, 2012)
1.7 km
Eaves Primary School Good
(October 31, 2017)
1.73 km
Tower College 1.86 km
St Ann's Church of England Primary School 1.88 km
Thatto Heath Community Primary School Good
(September 27, 2018)
2.31 km
St Austin's Catholic Primary School Requires improvement
(July 18, 2018)
2.33 km
Nutgrove Methodist Primary School 2.37 km
Longton Lane Community Primary School Good
(January 17, 2019)
2.51 km
St Anne's Catholic Primary School Requires improvement
(November 22, 2018)
2.53 km
Robins Lane Community Primary School Good
(January 8, 2020)
2.57 km
Sutton Oak CofE Primary School Good
(November 1, 2017)
3.19 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WA9 4YU - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Springfield Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub 2
Needs Improvement
January 16, 2020
2.67 km
J L & J Metcalfe Retailers - other 4
Good
February 12, 2019
2.7 km
Portico Poppets Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
May 26, 2021
2.72 km
Your Local Pantry at St Matthews Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
2.77 km
JD Convenience Store Retailers - other 4
Good
September 6, 2019
2.86 km
Master Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
June 20, 2019
2.86 km
St Johns Centre Other catering premises 5
Very Good
February 5, 2019
2.86 km
Everydayz Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
August 7, 2018
3.01 km
Happy Season Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
December 12, 2018
3.01 km
Brandi Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
August 18, 2021
3.05 km
Wing Hing Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
January 17, 2019
3.05 km
Harish Convenience Retailers - other 1
Needs Major Improvement
October 8, 2018
3.12 km
Independent Methodist Church Other catering premises 5
Very Good
April 3, 2019
3.14 km
Welcome Takeaway/sandwich shop 1
Needs Major Improvement
May 16, 2019
3.14 km
British Lion Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 12, 2018
3.14 km
Everydayz Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
February 6, 2020
3.26 km
Parkside Care Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
August 5, 2021
3.29 km
Spar Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 2, 2019
3.32 km
Dillon & Dodds (Whitehead Golf Club) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 24, 2021
3.39 km
Whitehead Golf Club - Bar Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
December 4, 2019
3.39 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WA9 4YU - Data from Apr 2022

St Michaels Road Bus Stop/Station 49 m
St Michaels Road Bus Stop/Station 79 m
Eurolink Bus Stop/Station 223 m
Eurolink Bus Stop/Station 263 m
Forest Road Bus Stop/Station 280 m
Victoria Street Taxi Rank 1.85 km
CRONTON ROAD Taxi Rank 3.06 km
CRONTON ROAD Taxi Rank 3.06 km
Lea Green Rail Station Rail 1.37 km
Lea Green Rail Station Rail 1.39 km
Rainhill Rail Station Rail 1.86 km
Liverpool John Lennon Airport Air 11.81 km
Terminal Two Access Air 30.98 km
Terminal Two Access Air 31.02 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WA9 4YU - Data from Dec 2021

Ansdell's Wood Woodland Or Forest 594 m
Brickfields Red Quarry Woodland Or Forest 1.11 km
Sutton Hall Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.45 km
Dam Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.53 km
The Dam Inland Water 1.56 km
Sutton Mill Dam Inland Water 1.69 km
Garden Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.87 km
Round Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.89 km
Dobb's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.23 km
Delph Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.3 km
The Rough Woodland Or Forest 2.36 km
Blundell's Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.54 km
Waterdale Reservoir Inland Water 2.55 km
Blundell's Hill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.56 km
Cronton Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.65 km

Location

Country England
County Merseyside
Latitude 53.41728100
Longitude -2.73773900
OS Easting 351065
OS Northing 0391416
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
4268
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Merseyside

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston
Electoral Ward Bold
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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E08000013
Travel To Work Area Warrington and Wigan

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Suburbanites
Group: Semi-detached suburbia
Subgroup: Older workers and retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Liverpool BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division St Helens BUASD
Workplace Zone E33003104
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
St. Helens 022
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
St. Helens 022E
Output Area / Small Area 6B4