About Nut Grove

Nut Grove is located in Merseyside, England, within the WA9 postcode area. This area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing styles that reflect the development of the neighbourhood over the years. The local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, providing essential services for residents. The nearby transport links enhance accessibility to surrounding areas, making it convenient for commuting. Local parks offer green spaces for leisure activities, while nearby roads connect to larger routes, facilitating travel to nearby towns and cities. Overall, Nut Grove presents a practical living environment with the necessary facilities for everyday life.

School Ratings in Nut Grove

Nut Grove is served by 169 schools. A further 16 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Nut Grove

Property prices average £156K across the area, and terraced houses are the most common property type, typically selling for £100K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Nut Grove

Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Shoplifting accounts for the highest share in Nut Grove, with 90 incidents logged in April 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Nut Grove

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Nut Grove is among the more deprived areas nationally. The area sees higher levels of employment deprivation, with more residents excluded from the labour market. Income deprivation is more prevalent, with household earnings falling below the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Nut Grove

Most properties in Nut Grove can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 7,067 sales

Average Price £156K
£135 — £13.37M
Detached £250K 1,281
Semi £145K 2,441
Terraced £100K 2,677
Flat £87K 263

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

105 Primary
15 Secondary
49 Other
Nutgrove Methodist Primary School Primary 0.5 miles St Austin's Catholic Primary School Primary Good 0.5 miles St John Vianney Catholic Primary School Primary Good 0.5 miles Longton Lane Community Primary School Primary Good 0.6 miles Thatto Heath Children's Centre 0.7 miles Thatto Heath Community Primary School Primary Good 0.7 miles Rainhill Community Nursery Nursery Outstanding 0.8 miles St Ann's Church of England Primary School Primary 0.9 miles Carmel College 16 plus Outstanding 1.1 miles Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy Secondary Requires Improvement 1.2 miles Eccleston Lane Ends Primary School Primary 1.2 miles The Sutton Academy Secondary Good 1.2 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Nut Grove IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation identifies Nut Grove as one of the more deprived areas nationally. Residents face greater challenges around employment and income, though ongoing investment in infrastructure and services is helping to address these issues over time.

Overall Deprivation
3/10
Income
3/10
Employment
3/10
Education
3/10
Health
2/10
Housing
8/10
Living Environment
5/10
12,438 Children (0-15) 19%
41,460 Working Age 63%
15,270 Older (60+) 23%
Below Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 50.8% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 28.9% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Nut Grove 828 crimes · April 2026

High Crime Area

Reported crime in Nut Grove is above the national average when measured per capita. Violence & sexual offences dominates the figures, a trend mirrored in many urban centres. Local policing teams work actively in the area, and community initiatives continue to address key concerns.

326 Violence & Sexual Offences
90 Shoplifting
79 Criminal Damage & Arson
78 Drugs
64 Anti-Social Behaviour
58 Public Order
45 Vehicle Crime
32 Other Theft
24 Other Crime
17 Burglary
6 Bicycle Theft
4 Weapons
4 Robbery
1 Theft from Person
Local Policing
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Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Thatto Heath Train Station 0.7 miles
Rainhill Train Station 0.7 miles
Eccleston Park Train Station 0.8 miles
Prescot Train Station 1.7 miles
Whiston Train Station 1.7 miles
Lea Green Train Station 1.9 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Lea Green 0.6 miles Rainhill 0.6 miles Brown Edge 0.9 miles Sutton Heath 0.9 miles Thatto Heath 0.9 miles Portico 0.9 miles Holt 0.9 miles Marshall's Cross 1.2 miles Grange Park 1.2 miles Toll Bar 1.2 miles Eccleston Park 1.4 miles Whiston 1.4 miles

Local Government

District St. Helens
Ward Peasley Cross & Fingerpost
Constituency St Helens South and Whiston
Parish St. Helens, unparished area
Region North West

Streets in WA9 30 shown View all streets

A569 1 Abbots Hall Avenue 1 Abbotsfield Road 1 Acorn Close 1 Addison Way 2 Adelaide Avenue 3 Agnes Street 1 Aitken Way 1 Alford Avenue 1 Alice Street 1 Allanson Street 1 Alma Place 4 Alma Street 2 Ambergate Close 1 Anemone Way 1 Anne Grove 1 Anne Street 1 Ansdale Wood Drive 1 Applecorn Close 1 Appledore Grove 1 Appleton Road 1 Arabis Gardens 1 Archer Grove 1 Ardwick Street 1 Ash Grove 1 Ashdown Crescent 1 Ashtons Green Drive 4 Aspen Gardens 1 Assam Close 1 Atlas Street 4

Postcodes in WA9 50 shown View all postcodes

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