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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

WA119DH

Beacon Grove

WA110BG

Park Street

WA119BH

Bidston Way

WA119BX

Parbold Avenue

WA110UL

Liverpool Road

WA110ET

Laurel Road

WA119PX

Callon Avenue

WA110YR

Troon Close

WA110BD

Juddfield Street

WA119DL

Ashurst Drive

WA110EX

Laurel Road

WA119RQ

Whiteside Avenue

WA119BA

Park Road

WA110HZ

Wagon Lane

WA119HZ

Barwell Avenue

WA119BN

Longridge Avenue

WA110YT

Morris Close

WA110HY

Wagon Lane

WA110BT

Broad Oak Avenue

WA119BT

Parbold Avenue

WA110UN

Liverpool Road

WA110DL

William Road

WA110EY

Chestnut Avenue

WA119QA

Blackbrook Road

WA110JF

Leyland Grove

WA110DZ

Ledger Road

WA119JE

Hinckley Road

WA119QD

Link Avenue

WA119DW

Ashurst Drive

WA110BB

Juddfield Street

WA110XN

Whiteside Road

WA119JJ

Syston Avenue

WA119HQ

Bosworth Road

WA119JT

Shenton Avenue

WA119JF

Bosworth Road

WA119BY

Parbold Avenue

WA110AU

Sumner Street

WA110EB

Dickinson Close

WA110BL

Park Street

WA119RH

Osullivan Crescent

WA110AZ

Jackson Street

WA110AR

Lenfield Drive

WA110UW

Stanley Bank Road

WA110AJ

Ebenezer Street

WA110AQ

West End Road

WA110UP

Stanley Bank Road

WA119LD

Markfield Crescent

WA110JW

Whitehouse Close

WA119HN

Huncote Avenue

WA110DW

Old Whint Road

WA119YD

Sumley Close

WA110BH

Park Street

WA119QE

Chain Lane

WA110BW

Park Street

WA119DG

Ashurst Drive

WA110AH

West End Road

WA110BZ

The Close

WA110YS

Gleneagles Drive

WA119RF

Osullivan Crescent

WA110YX

Silver Avenue

WA110EF

Parr Grove

WA110YU

Roberts Avenue

WA110DG

Folds Road

WA110UE

Clipsley Lane

WA110DQ

Folds Road

WA110ER

Legh Road

WA110TY

Almond Close

WA119DN

Ashurst Close

WA119JH

Bramcote Avenue

WA110BQ

Cumberland Crescent

WA119RB

Osullivan Crescent

WA119RA

Chain Lane

WA119JX

Hinckley Road

WA119LB

Markfield Crescent

WA119JL

Enderby Avenue

WA119JP

Mallory Grove

WA119QZ

Chain Lane

WA110DN

Old Whint Road

WA110EP

Loweswater Crescent

WA110JS

Rowan Close

WA110JB

Whiteside Road

WA110DJ

Lloyd Street

WA119DR

Ashurst Drive

WA119JY

Hinckley Road

WA110ES

Windermere Road

WA119DA

Singleton Avenue

WA119YF

Wysall Close

WA119BP

Longridge Avenue

WA110YP

Tobermory Close

WA110UR

Stanley Bank Road

WA119BZ

Blackstone Avenue

WA119HU

Hinckley Road

WA119BE

Frodsham Drive

WA110DY

Wedge Avenue

WA119HX

Measham Close

WA110JE

Central Drive

WA110JA

Wagon Lane

WA119JA

Wyken Grove

WA110DH

Fosters Road

WA110BF

Clipsley Brook View

Data Sources

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