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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

WA119HJ

Ansty Close

WA110EZ

Fairclough Crescent

WA119BL

Frodsham Drive

WA119BW

Longridge Avenue

WA119YE

Grantham Crescent

WA110EH

Legh Road

WA119DQ

Billinge Crescent

WA110BJ

Park Avenue

Data Sources

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