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Bold & Lea Green

About

The Bold & Lea Green ward is situated in the eastern part of the St. Helens borough. It is primarily a residential area featuring a mix of housing types, from interwar semis to more recent developments. The ward contains local amenities including shops, schools, and community facilities centred around the districts of Bold and Lea Green itself. The landscape is characterised by open green spaces and former colliery land that has been reclaimed.

A notable landmark is the historic Bold Hall, a Grade II listed building set within its own grounds. The ward is bordered by the St. Helens Linkway and has direct access to the Sankey Valley Trail, a linear park following the Sankey Canal. This provides a network of footpaths and cycling routes through the area, connecting to wider green corridors. Lea Green railway station offers a direct local service into Liverpool.

Area overview

On average Bold & Lea Green has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 134 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bold & Lea Green is £38,867 per year. There are 5 schools in Bold & Lea Green: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Bold & Lea Green is home to around 11,994 people, with a population density of about 611.1 per km2.

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

134

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bold & Lea Green Population

11,994

Population density

611.1 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

66.28(+79%)

Shoplifting

21.93(+284%)

Public order

17.18(+70%)

Anti-social behaviour

14.01(-25%)

Drugs

11.09(+193%)

North West average

Demographics

British

11,312

94.33%

Other White

249

2.08%

African

0.43%

Irish

0.42%

Other Asian

0.41%

Total population: 11,992

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

2,412

25.43%

No qualifications

2,115

22.3%

Level 3 (A level)

1,699

17.91%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,451

15.3%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

1,020

10.75%

Total 16+ residents: 9,485

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,744

35.15%

Owns outright

1,414

28.5%

Other social rented

823

16.59%

Private landlord or letting agency

491

9.9%

Social rents from council

367

7.4%

Total households: 4,962

Property prices in Bold & Lea Green

Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £197,500 in Bold & Lea Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £606,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Bold & Lea Green over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	33	£341,995	£210,000	£285,000	£375,000	£474,600
Flats	1	£99,000	£99,000	£99,000	£99,000	£99,000
Semi-Detached	68	£192,500	£135,350	£163,750	£237,000	£282,288
Terraced	42	£142,500	£80,250	£120,000	£192,875	£239,750

10 years median price trend in Bold & Lea Green

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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