Is WA9 4RA a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

132 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of WA9 4RA. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
52
Vehicle crime
19
Shoplifting
13
Anti-social behaviour
12
Public order
10
Criminal damage & arson
9
Drugs
6
Other crime
4

House prices

£186,435

Average price in St. Helens (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Up 11.1% year on year.

Terraced
£154,767
Semi-detached
£201,913
Detached
£307,889
Flat / maisonette
£98,512

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for WA9 4RA specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near WA9 4RA on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near WA9 4RA on Check Food Hygiene

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