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About

Billinge is a residential area situated on the western edge of the St. Helens borough, characterised by its elevated position atop Billinge Hill. The landscape is defined by a mix of suburban housing, local shops, and pockets of farmland, with the prominent Billinge Beacon serving as a key landmark. This structure, a stone-built tower, offers extensive views across Merseyside and Lancashire from one of the highest natural points in the region.

The area maintains a distinct village-like community separate from the main urban centre of St. Helens. Local facilities are centred around the main roads, with several schools, pubs, and small businesses serving residents. The surrounding open land, including parts of the historic Billinge Lump, provides accessible green space for walking and recreation, contrasting with the more industrial heritage found elsewhere in the borough.

Area overview

On average Billinge has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Billinge is £43,094 per year. There are 4 schools in Billinge: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Billinge is home to around 5,835 people, with a population density of about 793.9 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Billinge Population
5,835
Population density
793.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.91(-60%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.8(-73%)
Public order
3.43(-66%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.91(-68%)
Other theft
2.74(-58%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,663
97.05%
Irish
35
0.6%
Other White
29
0.5%
White and Asian (mixed)
23
0.39%
White and Black African (mixed)
13
0.22%
Total population: 5,835

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,554
30.67%
Level 3 (A level)
925
18.26%
No qualifications
911
17.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
679
13.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
435
8.58%
Total 16+ residents: 5,067

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,398
54.14%
Owns with a mortgage
774
29.98%
Other social rented
165
6.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
137
5.31%
Social rents from council
72
2.79%
Total households: 2,582

Property prices in Billinge

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Billinge area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £514,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Billinge in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Billinge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached45£235,000
Terraced6£228,500
Detached14£341,500

10 years median price trend in Billinge

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Billinge.

All postcodes in Billinge

WN57TZ

Carr Mill Road

WN57QD

Fair View Avenue

WN57PW

Holt Avenue

WN57LX

Pingot Road

WN57LQ

Greenhill Crescent

WN57PN

Holt Crescent

WN57QH

Birchley Road

WN57RY

Dean Close

WN57HR

Main Street

WN57PP

Roby Well Way

WN57LF

Andrew Avenue

WN57NJ

Crookhurst Avenue

WN57TG

Stretton Avenue

WN57TH

Garswood Road

WN57NS

Mitchell Road

WN57HT

Coultshead Avenue

WN57PQ

Braeside Crescent

WN57PS

Rainford Road

WN57TQ

Lostock Close

WN57TF

Standish Avenue

WN57TR

Ellis Road

WN57LP

Royden Road

WN57HQ

Oakley Avenue

WN57QN

Birchley Road

WN57LU

Claremont Road

WN57RZ

Startham Avenue

WN57XR

Wigan Road

WN57PZ

Maple Close

WN57QL

St Marys Avenue

WN57SA

Hollin Hey Close

WN57HY

Village View

WN57LB

Newton Road

WN57HS

Coultshead Avenue

WN57LZ

Recreation Drive

WN57TJ

Garswood Crescent

WN57PT

Hawthorn Close

WN57SB

Abbots Way

WN57LT

Claremont Road

WN57QX

Ribble Crescent

WN57HF

Beacon Road

WN57NP

Ross Close

WN57LS

London Fields

WN57LD

Windsor Road

WN57LY

Recreation Drive

WN57TT

Carr Mill Road

WN57LH

Conway Drive

WN57LJ

Conway Crescent

WN57QY

Douglas Avenue

WN57UB

Aughton Close

WN57PL

Hillside Close

WN57TY

Carr Mill Road

WN57TL

Carr Mill Road

WN57LN

Royden Road

WN57TB

Newton Road

WN57NR

Goyt Hey Avenue

WN57TD

Newton Road

WN57LR

School Drive

WN57PB

Main Street

WN57NN

Wells Avenue

WN57HD

Main Street

WN57HE

Beacon Road

WN57PU

Elm Drive

WN57QF

Myrtle Grove

WN57NF

Tatlock Close

WN57NT

Barton Clough

WN57PD

Main Street

WN57PA

Main Street

WN57QW

Birchley Avenue

WN57NX

Gorsey Brow

WN57UA

Red Barn Road

WN57LG

Greenhill Road

WN57TS

Carr Mill Crescent

WN57TP

Clifton Road

WN57QU

Avon Road

WN57UE

Greenfield View

WN57FT

Carr Mill Road

WN57NW

Stuart Crescent

WN57HB

Ravens Wood Brow

WN57QS

Sefton Fold Gardens

WN57TN

Alderley Close

WN57TU

Carr Mill Road

WN57QP

Linden Grove

WN57NE

Brookside Close

WN57NU

School Brow

WN57NB

Blackleyhurst Avenue

WN57QA

Picadilly

WN57SE

Severn Close

WN57ND

Gerrard Road

WN57PR

Sefton Fold Drive

WN57NH

Ashgrove Crescent

WN57PJ

Hillside Close

WN57NL

Norbury Avenue

WN57SF

Avon Road

WN57QJ

Birchley Road

WN57PG

Rainford Road

WN57PY

Alder Avenue

WN57HU

St Aidans Close

WN57TW

Carr Mill Road

WN57HA

Main Street

WN57QT

Trent Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.