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About

Blackbrook is a residential ward situated in the north-eastern part of St. Helens, primarily consisting of housing estates developed in the post-war period. The area is characterised by its mix of semi-detached and terraced homes, with local amenities focused along the main thoroughfares. It contains several primary schools and community facilities, including a local sports and social club, serving the everyday needs of its residents.

The ward is bordered by greenbelt land and farmland to the east, providing open views towards the rural edges of the borough. A notable local feature is the presence of the old Blackbrook itself, a small watercourse that historically shaped the area's development. Public green spaces are integrated within the housing layouts, offering recreational areas for families within this settled suburban community.

Area overview

On average Blackbrook has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blackbrook is £39,550 per year. There are 4 schools in Blackbrook: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Blackbrook is home to around 10,594 people, with a population density of about 3,401.5 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
17%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Blackbrook Population
10,594
Population density
3,401.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.46(+33%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.14(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.82(+9%)
Public order
8.02(-21%)
Drugs
4.91(+26%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,141
95.72%
Other White
166
1.57%
Other Asian
48
0.45%
Irish
42
0.4%
Other
29
0.27%
Total population: 10,594

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,137
24.29%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,809
20.56%
Level 3 (A level)
1,581
17.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,364
15.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
963
10.95%
Total 16+ residents: 8,797

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,821
39.99%
Owns with a mortgage
1,373
30.15%
Other social rented
508
11.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
429
9.42%
Social rents from council
312
6.85%
Total households: 4,554

Property prices in Blackbrook

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Blackbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £315,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Blackbrook 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 Blackbrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£249,000
Semi-Detached58£169,475
Terraced20£141,000

10 years median price trend in Blackbrook

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

All postcodes in Blackbrook

WA110BY

The Close

WA119RD

Macdonald Avenue

WA119HY

Hinckley Road

WA110DF

Folds Road

WA110UJ

Vicarage Road

WA110DR

Holly Road

WA110YW

Carnoustie Grove

WA119BJ

Bidston Avenue

WA119JD

Mowbray Avenue

WA110BS

Littler Road

WA119JG

Bosworth Road

WA119DF

Ashurst Drive

WA110DS

Hawthorn Close

WA119RE

Osullivan Crescent

WA110EE

Edward Street

WA119JW

Coalville Road

WA119QB

Blackbrook Road

WA110AN

West End Road

WA110DP

Holly Road

WA110JD

Central Drive

WA110DD

Sankey Road

WA110ED

Main Close

WA110AW

West End Road

WA119HL

Drayton Crescent

WA110DT

Old Whint Road

WA119PT

Blackbrook Road

WA119BD

Frodsham Drive

WA110EA

Canniswood Road

WA119BG

Frodsham Drive

WA119YA

Dalby Close

WA119HB

Chain Lane

WA119JB

Barwell Avenue

WA119DP

Ashurst Drive

WA119BQ

Caldy Grove

WA110YY

Harty Road

WA119PZ

Blackbrook Road

WA110TZ

Hornbeam Close

WA110TX

Redwood Drive

WA110DB

Sankey Road

WA110DE

Burrows Avenue

WA119JQ

Bramcote Avenue

WA110HX

Clipsley Lane

WA119BU

Parbold Avenue

WA110BE

St Marks Street

WA119RG

Dearnley Avenue

WA110PB

Carrwood Close

WA110JR

Cherry Tree Close

WA119HH

Bosworth Road

WA119DE

Parbold Avenue

WA119HF

Bosworth Road

WA110AD

Blackbrook Road

WA110AT

West End Grove

WA119JZ

Hinckley Road

WA110BU

Caunce Avenue

WA110DA

Fosters Grove

WA119HW

Arbury Avenue

WA110EG

Harrison Drive

WA119PY

Blackbrook Road

WA110AS

Runnymede Drive

WA110EL

Haweswater Avenue

WA110AX

West End Road

WA119LA

Islands Brow

WA110AG

Magnolia Close

WA110EW

Arnside Avenue

WA119QY

Chain Lane

WA110AL

Catherine Way

WA119JS

Coalville Road

WA119DD

Everton Grove

WA119JR

Coalville Road

WA110EQ

Whitfield Grove

WA110EJ

Ulverston Close

WA110UD

Clipsley Lane

WA110UA

Blackbrook Road

WA119BS

Pendle Avenue

WA119QF

Chain Lane

WA110BN

Park Street

WA110JT

Holly Road

WA110YZ

Whittle Avenue

WA119RJ

Blackbrook Road

WA119DJ

Ashurst Drive

WA119HG

Meriden Close

WA110YN

Harty Road

WA110AE

West End Road

WA119LF

Birstall Avenue

WA110DU

Old Whint Road

WA110DX

Ledger Road

WA110AP

West End Grove

WA119JN

Enderby Avenue

WA119YB

Foxton Close

WA119QJ

New Glade Hill

WA119BB

Boardmans Lane

WA119QH

Rufford Walk

WA110AY

West End Road

WA110EU

Lilac Grove

WA110AB

Blackbrook Road

WA119PU

Blackbrook Road

WA119JU

Hinckley Road

WA110EN

Legh Road

WA119LE

Linford Grove

WA110JP

Sycamore Avenue

Data Sources

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