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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 87 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
87
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
48.23(+30%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.7(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.91(+10%)
Public order
7.65(-24%)
Drugs
5.66(+49%)
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 74 recent sales, the median property price is £161,500 in Blackbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £270,000.

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
Detached6£253,500
Semi-Detached53£169,000
Terraced15£129,000

10 years median price trend in Blackbrook

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

All postcodes in Blackbrook

WA110EQ

Whitfield Grove

WA110TZ

Hornbeam Close

WA110JA

Wagon Lane

WA110DR

Holly Road

WA119DE

Parbold Avenue

WA119HZ

Barwell Avenue

WA110DY

Wedge Avenue

WA119BE

Frodsham Drive

WA110JR

Cherry Tree Close

WA119HW

Arbury Avenue

WA119YD

Sumley Close

WA110BG

Park Street

WA110DQ

Folds Road

WA119HN

Huncote Avenue

WA119PZ

Blackbrook Road

WA119RD

Macdonald Avenue

WA110BF

Clipsley Brook View

WA110UE

Clipsley Lane

WA110AL

Catherine Way

WA110EZ

Fairclough Crescent

WA110UP

Stanley Bank Road

WA119BW

Longridge Avenue

WA119HF

Bosworth Road

WA119QF

Chain Lane

WA110DU

Old Whint Road

WA119JD

Mowbray Avenue

WA110BZ

The Close

WA110DE

Burrows Avenue

WA110DX

Ledger Road

WA119BY

Parbold Avenue

WA110AX

West End Road

WA110EH

Legh Road

WA110XN

Whiteside Road

WA110JP

Sycamore Avenue

WA119BZ

Blackstone Avenue

WA119PX

Callon Avenue

WA110UN

Liverpool Road

WA110DB

Sankey Road

WA119JP

Mallory Grove

WA119LD

Markfield Crescent

WA110AT

West End Grove

WA110YU

Roberts Avenue

WA119BH

Bidston Way

WA119BQ

Caldy Grove

WA110AN

West End Road

WA110JE

Central Drive

WA110YS

Gleneagles Drive

WA119DJ

Ashurst Drive

WA110AE

West End Road

WA110DA

Fosters Grove

WA119QZ

Chain Lane

WA110DP

Holly Road

WA119JR

Coalville Road

WA110DJ

Lloyd Street

WA119QE

Chain Lane

WA119YB

Foxton Close

WA110BN

Park Street

WA110EL

Haweswater Avenue

WA110ER

Legh Road

WA119BP

Longridge Avenue

WA110UD

Clipsley Lane

WA119BJ

Bidston Avenue

WA119RQ

Whiteside Avenue

WA110BD

Juddfield Street

WA110JD

Central Drive

WA110YR

Troon Close

WA119BD

Frodsham Drive

WA110AS

Runnymede Drive

WA110ED

Main Close

WA119DP

Ashurst Drive

WA119RJ

Blackbrook Road

WA110DF

Folds Road

WA110EJ

Ulverston Close

WA119YA

Dalby Close

WA119JE

Hinckley Road

WA119PY

Blackbrook Road

WA110BB

Juddfield Street

WA110BY

The Close

WA119HH

Bosworth Road

WA110AG

Magnolia Close

WA110EN

Legh Road

WA110TX

Redwood Drive

WA110BL

Park Street

WA110HZ

Wagon Lane

WA110JT

Holly Road

WA119DG

Ashurst Drive

WA110BQ

Cumberland Crescent

WA119BT

Parbold Avenue

WA119HY

Hinckley Road

WA110TY

Almond Close

WA119DR

Ashurst Drive

WA119JX

Hinckley Road

WA110JF

Leyland Grove

WA119DA

Singleton Avenue

WA119DF

Ashurst Drive

WA119JJ

Syston Avenue

WA119JY

Hinckley Road

WA110EG

Harrison Drive

WA110UJ

Vicarage Road

WA119BS

Pendle Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.