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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 average crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 17% 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

Median price£167,500
Price per sq ft£192
Sales (last 12 months)87
Typical range (middle 50%)£143K – £200K

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £167,500 (about £192 per square foot) in Blackbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £315,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackbrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£204,250£186
Semi-Detached61£175,000£202
Terraced22£138,500£174

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blackbrook

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackbrook.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£130,000£118,000£80,000
2017£147,500£117,500£73,000
2018£150,000£124,950£82,750
2019£180,000£126,000£80,000
2020£195,000£130,000£74,750
2021£225,800£152,250£94,500
2022£275,000£165,000£110,000
2023£235,000£170,000£100,000
2024£330,000£171,250£110,000
2025£253,500£170,000£135,000
2026£196,000£197,498£142,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackbrook.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackbrook.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£142£134£91
2017£158£129£88
2018£147£138£96
2019£157£143£97
2020£162£147£94
2021£151£185£115
2022£252£194£147
2023£280£186£129
2024£206£198£139
2025£231£203£171
2026£180£215£180
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackbrook.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blackbrook in the last year.

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.