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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, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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 1 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

Median price£140,000
Price per sq ft£169
Sales (last 12 months)47
Typical range (middle 50%)£110K – £163K

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 (about £169 per square foot) in Derbyshire Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £260,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Derbyshire Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£208,750£224
Semi-Detached25£140,000£175
Terraced16£139,000£147
Flats2£93,750£140

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Derbyshire Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Derbyshire Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£152,000—£82,000£50,780
2017£160,000£42,000£65,000£60,000
2018£168,000£52,500£72,000£67,000
2019£140,000£62,500£104,995£75,250
2020£180,000£61,000£110,995£75,500
2021£170,000£63,000£110,000£98,500
2022£267,500£69,750£126,000£108,000
2023£225,500£78,500£135,000£110,000
2024£258,250£70,250£116,250£118,500
2025£208,750£90,000£135,000£123,000
2026——£152,000£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Derbyshire Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Derbyshire Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£151—£109£63
2017£145£66£79£75
2018£147£94£92£86
2019£175£110£157£98
2020£155£101£163£113
2021£138£115£139£126
2022£214£117£156£155
2023£234£141£165£122
2024£227£132£139£156
2025£228£147£168£143
2026——£192£197
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Derbyshire Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Derbyshire Hill in the last year.

All postcodes in Derbyshire Hill

WA91TB

Lansbury Avenue

WA92QQ

Waring Avenue

WA92AP

Ashtons Green Drive

WA92NH

Fleet Lane

WA92PP

Moore Avenue

WA92RD

Inman Avenue

WA91TA

Bedford Street

WA92QN

Sexton Avenue

WA91PH

Bedford Street

WA92NJ

Fleet Lane

WA93HZ

Hoghton Road

WA93HE

Berrys Lane

WA93GJ

Yarn Close

WA92QL

Fleet Lane

WA92NP

Barlow Grove

WA93HN

Hoghton Road

WA93RG

Downland Way

WA92NS

Cherry Tree Drive

WA93HD

Berrys Lane

WA92HJ

Brampton Court

WA92JT

Havannah Lane

WA92LL

Derbyshire Hill Road

WA92RE

Fleet Lane

WA92NA

Fleet Lane

WA91RJ

Roysten Gardens

WA93SE

Moss Lane

WA91PG

Gaskell Street

WA92PH

Rudd Avenue

WA92RA

Neville Avenue

WA93SB

Moss Lane

WA93RD

Meadow Lane

WA93GG

Cotton Terrace

WA93AE

Bromilow Road

WA91PN

Bedford Street

WA92PN

Mcminnis Avenue

WA93RQ

Firthland Way

WA92JS

Winter Grove

WA92QH

Reynolds Avenue

WA93RB

Croft End

WA93RS

Brook End

WA92JY

Newton Road

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.