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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 72 recent sales, the median property price is £163,500 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-Detached52£169,475
Terraced14£128,250

10 years median price trend in Blackbrook

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

All postcodes in Blackbrook

WA119HJ

Ansty Close

WA119JZ

Hinckley Road

WA110EY

Chestnut Avenue

WA119BL

Frodsham Drive

WA119JG

Bosworth Road

WA119JL

Enderby Avenue

WA119RA

Chain Lane

WA119RF

Osullivan Crescent

WA110BH

Park Street

WA119JA

Wyken Grove

WA110AP

West End Grove

WA110AH

West End Road

WA119BB

Boardmans Lane

WA119JF

Bosworth Road

WA119JW

Coalville Road

WA110BT

Broad Oak Avenue

WA110BW

Park Street

WA110DW

Old Whint Road

WA119DW

Ashurst Drive

WA110EA

Canniswood Road

WA110EP

Loweswater Crescent

WA119HL

Drayton Crescent

WA110EU

Lilac Grove

WA119YE

Grantham Crescent

WA110BE

St Marks Street

WA110EB

Dickinson Close

WA110UL

Liverpool Road

WA110UR

Stanley Bank Road

WA119JQ

Bramcote Avenue

WA119QD

Link Avenue

WA110DD

Sankey Road

WA110JS

Rowan Close

WA110JW

Whitehouse Close

WA110PB

Carrwood Close

WA119BX

Parbold Avenue

WA119JU

Hinckley Road

WA119RE

Osullivan Crescent

WA110AQ

West End Road

WA110AR

Lenfield Drive

WA110DG

Folds Road

WA110YP

Tobermory Close

WA119QY

Chain Lane

WA119RB

Osullivan Crescent

WA110DL

William Road

WA110JB

Whiteside Road

WA110UA

Blackbrook Road

WA110DT

Old Whint Road

WA119HX

Measham Close

WA110AU

Sumner Street

WA119QJ

New Glade Hill

WA110DH

Fosters Road

WA110DN

Old Whint Road

WA110YN

Harty Road

WA110AB

Blackbrook Road

WA110BU

Caunce Avenue

WA110EX

Laurel Road

WA110YW

Carnoustie Grove

WA110YY

Harty Road

WA119BG

Frodsham Drive

WA110AJ

Ebenezer Street

WA119BN

Longridge Avenue

WA119DL

Ashurst Drive

WA119LF

Birstall Avenue

WA110DS

Hawthorn Close

WA110DZ

Ledger Road

WA119DQ

Billinge Crescent

WA119HB

Chain Lane

WA119HG

Meriden Close

WA119QH

Rufford Walk

WA110ES

Windermere Road

WA110BJ

Park Avenue

WA119RH

Osullivan Crescent

WA119YF

Wysall Close

WA119DD

Everton Grove

WA119JH

Bramcote Avenue

WA119JS

Coalville Road

WA110AD

Blackbrook Road

WA110BS

Littler Road

WA110EW

Arnside Avenue

WA110HX

Blackbrook

WA119LB

Markfield Crescent

WA119RG

Dearnley Avenue

WA110AZ

Jackson Street

WA110UW

Stanley Bank Road

WA119HQ

Bosworth Road

WA119JB

Barwell Avenue

WA119PU

Blackbrook Road

WA119JT

Shenton Avenue

WA119PT

Blackbrook Road

WA110AW

West End Road

WA110YZ

Whittle Avenue

WA119BA

Park Road

WA119BU

Parbold Avenue

WA119LA

Islands Brow

WA110HY

Wagon Lane

WA119DH

Beacon Grove

WA119QB

Blackbrook Road

WA110ET

Laurel Road

WA119JN

Enderby Avenue

WA119HU

Hinckley Road

Data Sources

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