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Derbyshire Hill

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About

Derbyshire Hill is a residential area situated on elevated ground to the east of St. Helens town centre. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, primarily inter-war and post-war semi-detached and terraced homes, along with some modern developments. Several local schools and community facilities serve the neighbourhood. The topography provides views across the surrounding borough, with greenspaces like the nearby Taylor Park offering recreational space for residents.

The area is defined by its main thoroughfare, Derbyshire Hill Road, which connects it to broader transport networks. A notable local landmark is the former Derbyshire Hill Colliery site, a reminder of the area's historical links to the region's industrial past, though the pit itself closed in the early 20th century. Today, the landscape is predominantly residential, with local shops and services catering to daily needs.

Area overview

On average Derbyshire Hill has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 34.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Derbyshire Hill is £36,572 per year. There are 2 schools in Derbyshire Hill: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Derbyshire Hill is home to around 6,710 people, with a population density of about 2,754.9 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
110
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
34.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Derbyshire Hill Population
6,710
Population density
2,754.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.68(+55%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.95(+77%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.11(-27%)
Public order
11.03(+9%)
Drugs
7.45(+91%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,032
89.95%
Other White
374
5.58%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
39
0.58%
Other
39
0.58%
African
35
0.52%
Total population: 6,706

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,683
32.44%
Level 4+ (Degree)
934
18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
804
15.5%
Level 3 (A level)
780
15.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
589
11.35%
Total 16+ residents: 5,188

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
660
23.62%
Other social rented
592
21.19%
Owns outright
576
20.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
482
17.25%
Social rents from council
420
15.03%
Total households: 2,794

Property prices in Derbyshire Hill

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 in Derbyshire Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £260,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Derbyshire Hill 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 Derbyshire Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£208,750
Flats2£93,750
Terraced14£136,500
Semi-Detached21£140,000

10 years median price trend in Derbyshire Hill

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

All postcodes in Derbyshire Hill

WA92LZ

Fleet Lane

WA92PL

Mcminnis Avenue

WA93RF

Meadow Lane

WA93JA

Nook Lane

WA92BA

Pennine Drive

WA93RJ

Brookway Lane

WA93RU

Downway Lane

WA91QT

Cornwall Street

WA92RT

Fleet Lane

WA93QT

Berrys Lane

WA92PT

Mount Pleasant Avenue

WA93GE

The Croft

WA92NR

Price Grove

WA92AU

Parr

WA91RH

Saffron Gardens

WA93QW

Madison Close

WA93SD

Pond Green Way

WA92NX

Swan Avenue

WA91FJ

Hertford Street

WA92NT

Cherry Tree Drive

WA93HW

Frederick Street

WA93QX

Weymouth Avenue

WA92JR

Newton Road

WA92QS

Inman Avenue

WA93HS

Hoghton Road

WA92LN

Derbyshire Hill Road

WA93GD

Prince Albert Court

WA93QR

Berrys Lane

WA92NL

Cherry Tree Drive

WA93SF

Moss Green Way

WA92PY

Waring Avenue

WA93AG

Mereland Way

WA93HP

Frederick Street

WA93QY

Portland Way

WA93RY

Brookland Lane

WA92AT

Ashtons Green Drive

WA92AR

Berwyn Grove

WA91PF

Granville Street

WA92LT

Derbyshire Hill Road

WA92LU

Derbyshire Hill Road

WA93RZ

Brookland Lane

WA92JQ

Newton Road

WA92NQ

Fleet Lane

WA93RW

Madison Close

WA92NN

Cherry Tree Drive

WA93RN

Brookway Lane

WA92BD

Blackdown Grove

WA93LD

Jane Street

WA93RH

Downland Way

WA93QZ

Berrys Lane

WA93AQ

Waterland Lane

WA92NW

Cherry Tree Drive

WA93AB

Cromdale Grove

WA93RT

Downway Lane

WA92QG

Waring Avenue

WA92QJ

Reynolds Avenue

WA92QF

Inman Avenue

WA92RJ

Fleet Lane

WA91BF

Hertford Street

WA92RB

Inman Avenue

WA92PW

Mcminnis Avenue

WA92QB

Luther Grove

WA93QL

Brookland Lane

WA93HF

Watery Lane

WA91PT

Bedford Street

WA93AF

Waterland Lane

WA93RL

Brookway Lane

WA92AX

Parr

WA93GH

Threadneedle Court

WA92RU

Fleet Lane

WA92AF

Cherry Tree Place

WA92QZ

Winston Avenue

WA92JU

Havannah Lane

WA92PU

Mount Pleasant Avenue

WA92QE

Reynolds Avenue

WA93RX

Brookland Lane

WA92BB

Blackdown Grove

WA91PJ

Gaskell Street

WA92NB

Fleet Lane

WA93QJ

Concourse Way

WA92PJ

Hignett Avenue

WA93GB

Rolling Mill Lane

WA91RL

Hertford Street

WA93RE

Pool End

WA93RA

Meadow Lane

WA93RP

Berrys Lane

WA92AS

Ashtons Green Drive

WA93QP

Concourse Way

WA93AD

Cromdale Grove

WA92AZ

Medway Court

WA93SA

Pond Walk

WA93GP

Watery Lane

WA93HJ

Sutton Moss

WA93QS

Berrys Lane

WA92QY

Sexton Avenue

WA93GF

Spinners Drive

WA92QD

Waring Avenue

WA92NU

Swan Avenue

WA92LY

Derbyshire Hill Road

WA92LX

Derbyshire Hill Road

Data Sources

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