Postcode WA9 5WR (St. Helens)

Map showing WA9 5WR and nearby postcodes

The postcode WA9 5WR is located in St. Helens, in the county of Merseyside. It was introduced in April 2018 and is an active postcode. WA9 5WR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

WA9 5WR is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.9 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 5WR as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > White suburban communities.

The closest road name to WA9 5WR is Addison Way which is centered 38 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Mere Grange and is 211 m away. The closest railway station is Lea Green Rail Station, 1.25 km away.

The closest primary school to WA9 5WR (for ages 11 and under) is St John Vianney Catholic Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on March 15, 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 5WR is Springfield Hotel and is 1.98 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 2.17 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on June 20, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 109.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 20 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 1.3 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for WA9 5WR 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 5WR and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to WA9 5WR, and the approximate distance away.

Addison Way 38 m
Aitken Way 71 m
Oakdale Drive 80 m
Stargate Close 97 m
Upton Close 136 m
Madeley Drive 171 m
Ellington Way 217 m
Haigh Close 238 m
Trentham Close 240 m
Ripley Way 259 m
Rossington Gardens 301 m
Lowfield Lane 302 m
Leaside 303 m
Foxfield Road 335 m
Collins Green Drive 351 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode WA9 5WR

Introduction April 2018
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 5WR - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School Requires improvement
(March 15, 2018)
707 m
The Sutton Academy Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
860 m
Sutton Manor Community Primary School Good
(September 27, 2017)
1.3 km
Ash Meadow School 1.37 km
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School Good
(December 1, 2021)
1.5 km
Eaves Primary School Good
(October 31, 2017)
1.57 km
Thatto Heath Community Primary School Good
(September 27, 2018)
1.62 km
St Austin's Catholic Primary School Requires improvement
(July 18, 2018)
1.66 km
Sherdley Primary School Good
(July 19, 2017)
1.67 km
Nutgrove Methodist Primary School 1.71 km
Rainhill High School Requires improvement
(February 5, 2020)
1.8 km
St Ann's Church of England Primary School 1.8 km
Willow Tree Primary School Good
(March 21, 2017)
1.83 km
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School Good
(May 15, 2019)
1.88 km
Oakdene Primary School Outstanding
(November 2, 2012)
1.92 km
Tower College 2.12 km
Longton Lane Community Primary School Good
(January 17, 2019)
2.13 km
Robins Lane Community Primary School Good
(January 8, 2020)
2.23 km
St Anne's Catholic Primary School Requires improvement
(November 22, 2018)
2.46 km
Carmel College Outstanding
(May 3, 2019)
2.82 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WA9 5WR - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Springfield Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub 2
Needs Improvement
January 16, 2020
1.98 km
J L & J Metcalfe Retailers - other 4
Good
February 12, 2019
2.02 km
Portico Poppets Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
May 26, 2021
2.04 km
Your Local Pantry at St Matthews Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
2.1 km
JD Convenience Store Retailers - other 4
Good
September 6, 2019
2.17 km
Master Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
June 20, 2019
2.17 km
St Johns Centre Other catering premises 5
Very Good
February 5, 2019
2.17 km
Brandi Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
August 18, 2021
2.37 km
Wing Hing Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
January 17, 2019
2.37 km
Everydayz Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
August 7, 2018
2.37 km
Happy Season Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
December 12, 2018
2.37 km
Harish Convenience Retailers - other 1
Needs Major Improvement
October 8, 2018
2.43 km
Independent Methodist Church Other catering premises 5
Very Good
April 3, 2019
2.45 km
Welcome Takeaway/sandwich shop 1
Needs Major Improvement
May 16, 2019
2.45 km
British Lion Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 12, 2018
2.46 km
Everydayz Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
February 6, 2020
2.58 km
Parkside Care Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
August 5, 2021
2.6 km
Spar Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 2, 2019
2.63 km
Grange Park Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
August 23, 2017
2.71 km
Boat House Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 8, 2019
2.71 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WA9 5WR - Data from Apr 2022

Mere Grange Bus Stop/Station 211 m
Lea Green Road Bus Stop/Station 259 m
Lea Green Road Bus Stop/Station 276 m
Rossington Gardens Bus Stop/Station 400 m
Marleybone Avenue Bus Stop/Station 469 m
Victoria Street Taxi Rank 1.8 km
Green Dragon Taxi Rank 2.98 km
Chalon Way Taxi Rank 3.18 km
Lea Green Rail Station Rail 1.25 km
Lea Green Rail Station Rail 1.26 km
Rainhill Rail Station Rail 1.67 km
Liverpool John Lennon Airport Air 12.08 km
Terminal Two Access Air 31.39 km
Terminal Two Access Air 31.44 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WA9 5WR - Data from Dec 2021

Ansdell's Wood Woodland Or Forest 342 m
Sutton Hall Wood Woodland Or Forest 891 m
Dam Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.14 km
The Dam Inland Water 1.17 km
Brickfields Red Quarry Woodland Or Forest 1.21 km
Garden Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.34 km
Round Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.5 km
Dobb's Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.66 km
Sutton Mill Dam Inland Water 1.73 km
Delph Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.87 km
Grove's Dam Inland Water 2.17 km
Thatto Heath Dam Inland Water 2.21 km
Waterdale Reservoir Inland Water 2.41 km
Blundell's Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.48 km
The Rough Woodland Or Forest 2.55 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for WA9 5WR - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 65.7 Mbps 109.3 Mbps 1000 Mbps
Upload 18.2 Mbps 20 Mbps 115 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 6 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 0% 60.1 15.3
300+ Mbps 100% 1000 115

Gas Consumption

8 meters consuming 69,759 kWh - mean 8,720 kWh : median 7,832 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

28 meters consuming 62,911 kWh - mean 2,247 kWh : median 2,120 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for WA9 5WR - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Merseyside
Latitude 53.42284300
Longitude -2.74233500
OS Easting 350766
OS Northing 0392038
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
15034
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Merseyside

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston
Electoral Ward Thatto Heath
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: White suburban communities
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe
Built-Up Area (pseudo) England (not covered)
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33006539
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
St. Helens 019
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
St. Helens 019J
Output Area / Small Area 6B2