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About

Broad Oak is a residential area located in the northern part of St. Helens, Merseyside. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes. It is situated near the East Lancashire Road, providing easy access to nearby towns like Wigan and Warrington. Local amenities include a primary school, a community center, and several small shops catering to daily needs.

The area is surrounded by green spaces, with parks and playing fields offering recreational opportunities. Broad Oak is close to the town center of St. Helens, allowing residents to access larger supermarkets, leisure facilities, and public transport links. The neighborhood has a quiet, suburban feel, with a focus on family-friendly living.

Area overview

On average Broad Oak has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 35.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Broad Oak is £32,200 per year. There are 4 schools in Broad Oak: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

109

Deprivation level

10/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Broad Oak Population

6,428

Population density

3,255.8 per km²

Demographics

British

5,807

90.31%

Other White

330

5.13%

Other Asian

0.81%

Chinese

0.62%

African

0.61%

Total population: 6,430

Housing

Other social rented

627

22.68%

Owns with a mortgage

612

22.13%

Owns outright

599

21.66%

Private landlord or letting agency

494

17.87%

Social rents from council

362

13.09%

Total households: 2,765

Property prices in Broad Oak

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 in Broad Oak area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £225,000.

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 Broad Oak over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	1	£225,000	£225,000	£225,000	£225,000	£225,000
Flats	4	£80,250	£69,575	£75,875	£82,750	£84,550
Semi-Detached	10	£166,000	£85,350	£131,625	£181,875	£186,850
Terraced	22	£120,500	£80,000	£102,000	£130,000	£160,000

10 years median price trend in Broad Oak

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.

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

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