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Billinge

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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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 3 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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Billinge Population

5,835

Population density

793.9 per km²

Crime

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

British

5,663

97.05%

Irish

0.6%

Other White

0.5%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.39%

White and Black African (mixed)

0.22%

Total population: 5,835

Economics

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

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

2.79%

Total households: 2,582

Property prices in Billinge

Median price£244,500

Price per sq ft£262

Sales (last 12 months)68

Typical range (middle 50%)£209K – £293K

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £244,500 (about £262 per square foot) in Billinge area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £575,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Billinge over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	18	£359,000	£279	£264,750	£310,500	£487,500	£575,000
Semi-Detached	44	£228,750	£249	£163,300	£199,500	£249,961	£289,400
Terraced	4	£228,500	£272	£189,050	£205,250	£271,250	£334,250
Flats	2	£126,000	£212	£84,600	£103,000	£149,000	£167,400

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Billinge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Billinge.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£267,000	£124,975	£152,000	£120,000
2017	£236,500	£140,000	£165,000	£131,500
2018	£225,500	£110,000	£160,250	£123,250
2019	£255,000	£89,950	£161,500	£122,500
2020	£216,500	£145,000	£157,000	£127,000
2021	£250,000	£135,000	£175,250	£157,500
2022	£330,000	£101,500	£215,800	£160,000
2023	£297,500	—	£220,000	£172,500
2024	£349,500	£62,500	£215,000	£187,500
2025	£346,500	—	£227,500	£228,500
2026	£380,000	£126,000	£232,500	—

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Billinge.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£191	£137	£172	£133
2017	£204	£157	£171	£139
2018	£212	£120	£172	£163
2019	£231	£147	£180	£151
2020	£197	£159	£185	£150
2021	£243	£202	£200	£167
2022	£276	£180	£231	£229
2023	£251	—	£225	£235
2024	£294	£135	£231	£207
2025	£279	—	£243	£272
2026	£252	£212	£271	—

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail