WA10 postcode

Broadband in WA10 1BF

St. Helens, St. Helens

Superfast broadband covers 66.7% of premises here.

Best speed~30 Mbps
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Flood Risk

High

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

~30 Mbps

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Each person on calls needs around 10 Mbps.

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Estimated speed needed14 Mbps

The best available speed at WA10 1BF is ~30 Mbps. That covers your 14 Mbps estimate.

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Living near WA10 1BF

St. Helens covers the WA10 1BF postcode. Below you'll find a data-driven picture of life here. Broadband speeds from Ofcom and Ookla. Property prices from the Land Registry. Crime from Police.uk. Demographics from the ONS. Plus schools, flood risk, mobile coverage, and more. No filler. Just facts that help you decide.

Broadband at WA10 1BF is mixed. Superfast reaches 67% of premises. Below the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast sits at 0%. Some homes will get slower connections. Ask your provider about specific speeds at your address. Don't rely on postcode-level data alone. No gigabit connections available yet. Top speeds listed as unknown.

Next-gen fibre infrastructure covers 66.7% of premises.

Limited house price data for WA10 1BF. Few residential sales on record here. Could be a commercial area, new development, or rental-heavy. Land Registry only records completed sales. Rentals and new-builds under shared ownership may not appear. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for current asking prices. Talk to local estate agents for a ground-level view.

Flood risk: High. Zone: Zone 1. Higher flood risk area. Check the Environment Agency flood map in detail. This will affect insurance costs. Air quality: Unknown.

No public EV chargers recorded nearby. Home charging would be the main option. Check Zap-Map for the latest charger locations.

4G outdoor coverage: 95%. Good coverage. Some indoor dead spots possible. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom. Street-level signal can vary. Buildings and terrain affect actual reception. Try your handset on-site before switching provider.

A note on broadband providers. Ofcom data shows what's available. Not which provider to pick. Actual speeds depend on your line, your router, and your provider. Check BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local FTTP operators. Compare deals at broadbandcompareuk.com or uSwitch. Contract lengths vary. 18 months is standard. Some offer 12. Ask about setup fees. They range from free to £50+. Run a speed test after installation. If speeds don't match what you're paying for, complain.

All data on this page comes from official public sources. Ofcom publishes broadband stats yearly. Police.uk updates monthly. The Land Registry records every sale. We pull it together so you can see the full picture in one place.

Research is one thing. Being there is another. Walk around WA10 1BF at different times of day. Check if the streets feel safe after dark. Look at how well homes are maintained. Visit the nearest park or green space. These things don't show up in statistics.

Those are the facts for WA10 1BF. Compare with other postcodes you're considering. Each section above links to its official source. The data is objective. Your priorities decide which trade-offs matter. What works for a young professional differs from a family with children. Check back for updated figures as new data comes in.

Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)67%
67%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)67%
67%
30-80 Mbps
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)0%
0%
100-300 Mbps
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
300-900 Mbps
Gigabit0%
0%
900-1,000 Mbps

Speed Distribution at WA10 1BF

10–30 Mbps (33%)
30–300 Mbps (67%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Mobile coverage

4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

4G Outdoor

95%

4G Indoor

85%

5G Outdoor

%

Networks with 4G

EEO2ThreeVodafone
Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

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Schools nearby

Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026

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Flood risk

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Flood risk: High

This postcode is in undefined — high risk of flooding from rivers and sea.

Flood Zone

Risk Level

High

Environment Agency

Council tax bands

Band distribution for St. Helens

Most common: Band

A
5%£1,381
B
10%£1,611
C
20%£1,841
D
25%£2,071
E
20%£2,531
F
10%£2,991
G
8%£3,452
H
2%£4,142

Annual council tax estimates for , 2024/25

VOA (Valuation Office Agency)

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

No train stations found within 15 miles

Network Rail / National Rail · Straight-line distances

Air quality

Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels

air quality

Air quality data not available.

PM2.5 (fine particles) μg/m³

WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³

PM10 (coarse particles) μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide) μg/m³

WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³

DEFRA UK-AIR · Guidelines: WHO 2021

Area info

Parish

St. Helens

District

St. Helens

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01006832

Frequently asked questions about WA10 1BF

What are the broadband speeds available at WA10 1BF?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 67% of premises at WA10 1BF. Maximum download speeds reach not confirmed. Ultrafast coverage is at 0%.

What is the average house price near WA10 1BF?

No recent house price data for WA10 1BF. Few residential sales on record, or mainly commercial properties.

What is the flood risk for properties at WA10 1BF?

WA10 1BF has a High flood risk rating, classified as Unknown by the Environment Agency. Check the Environment Agency flood map for detailed risk information.

What is the mobile signal like at WA10 1BF?

4G outdoor coverage at WA10 1BF is 95%, with 5G outdoor at not yet available. Networks available include EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom Connected Nations.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating for homes near WA10 1BF?

EPC data is not yet available for WA10 1BF. Energy Performance Certificates are recorded when properties are sold or rented. Check the EPC register at epc.opendatacommunities.org for individual property ratings.

What is the air quality like at WA10 1BF?

Air quality at WA10 1BF is rated Unknown with PM2.5 levels at not measured. Check Open-Meteo for detailed air quality forecasts.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from WA10 1BF?

EV charging data is not yet available for WA10 1BF. Check Zap-Map (zap-map.com) for the latest public charging locations near you.

Can I get full fibre broadband at WA10 1BF?

Ultrafast broadband is not currently available at WA10 1BF. Standard and superfast options may still be available. Check with providers for the latest rollout plans.

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