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Helsby & Kingsley

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About

Helsby & Kingsley sit within Cheshire West and Chester in a mix of village streets, farmland and pockets of woodland. Helsby is anchored by Helsby Hill, a sandstone ridge that carries the remains of an Iron Age hillfort and a series of rock outcrops used by walkers and climbers. A network of footpaths climbs the hill and threads through small woods and former quarry faces; local signage and permissive paths make short circular walks from the village straightforward. Housing and small enterprises cluster around the village core, with a village hall and pubs serving the community.

Kingsley is a parish of scattered hamlets, fields and lanes where hedgerows, ponds and small copses shape land use and wildlife habitats. The village layout centres on a church, a green and a recreation ground with a cricket club and village hall that host regular events. Narrow lanes and bridleways link Kingsley to neighbouring farms and to the footpath network that meets Helsby, so residents and visitors move between open countryside and village facilities without leaving the local area.

Area overview

On average Helsby & Kingsley has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 75% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 4.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Helsby & Kingsley is £58,549 per year. There are 7 schools in Helsby & Kingsley: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Helsby & Kingsley is home to around 9,599 people, with a population density of about 223.1 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
27
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
4.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Helsby & Kingsley Population
9,599
Population density
223.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.29(-54%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.92(-84%)
Public order
2.08(-79%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.77(-80%)
Other theft
1.67(-75%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,110
94.93%
Other White
158
1.65%
Irish
73
0.76%
White and Asian (mixed)
43
0.45%
Chinese
35
0.36%
Total population: 9,597

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,604
44.06%
Level 3 (A level)
1,329
16.25%
No qualifications
1,047
12.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,011
12.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
585
7.15%
Total 16+ residents: 8,180

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,081
49.05%
Owns with a mortgage
1,399
32.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
367
8.65%
Other social rented
171
4.03%
Shared ownership
100
2.36%
Total households: 4,243

Property prices in Helsby & Kingsley

Median price£292,000
Price per sq ft£307
Sales (last 12 months)110
Typical range (middle 50%)£220K – £461K

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £292,000 (about £307 per square foot) in Helsby & Kingsley area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £1,600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Helsby & Kingsley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached47£420,000£342
Semi-Detached37£265,000£305
Terraced15£190,000£252
Flats11£113,000£175

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Helsby & Kingsley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Helsby & Kingsley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£372,500£124,950£260,000£157,500
2017£285,000£132,000£180,000£164,000
2018£330,000£127,500£185,000£171,750
2019£337,500£125,000£215,000£167,060
2020£367,500£168,000£202,475£170,000
2021£462,000£160,000£220,000£195,000
2022£490,000£170,500£270,000£197,000
2023£377,500£160,000£250,000£210,000
2024£450,000£120,500£260,000£224,500
2025£422,500£118,000£310,000£200,000
2026£465,000£260,000£197,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Helsby & Kingsley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Helsby & Kingsley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£236£146£221£193
2017£232£174£215£205
2018£240£165£220£201
2019£247£185£241£232
2020£273£225£223£205
2021£301£207£244£215
2022£336£215£270£260
2023£308£221£261£263
2024£315£185£279£256
2025£338£175£316£256
2026£337£296£235
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Helsby & Kingsley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Helsby & Kingsley in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Helsby & Kingsley

Is Helsby & Kingsley safe?

Helsby & Kingsley records about 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Helsby & Kingsley?

The median sale price in Helsby & Kingsley is £292,000 (about £307 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Helsby & Kingsley?

Helsby & Kingsley has 6 primary schools (5 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Helsby & Kingsley?

Helsby & Kingsley scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Helsby & Kingsley sits around rank 27,682 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Helsby & Kingsley?

The average household income in Helsby & Kingsley is around £58,549 per year, and 4% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Helsby & Kingsley

WA68EG

Hollow Lane

WA68AH

Kingsleigh Close

WA60EW

Meliden Grove

WA60HZ

Chester Road

WA66NA

Hondslough Lane

WA60DB

Hemlegh Vale

WA68AS

The Hurst

WA60FS

Dixon Drive

WA60HF

Primrose Lane

WA69ND

Robin Hood Lane

WA60QS

Chester Road

WA66UD

Depmore Lane

WA66EH

Kingswood Park

WA60HY

Chester Road

WA60EF

Denbigh Close

WA66NN

Blakemere Lane

WA60AW

Chester Road

WA60AZ

Queens Drive

WA66SU

Kingsley Road

WA69HZ

Manley Quarry

WA66JH

Waterloo Lane

WA60EQ

Meliden Grove

WA60EZ

Chester Road

WA60BH

Mountain View

WA66HT

Manley Road

WA60BG

Mountain View

WA66SF

Kingsley Road

WA69PN

Old Chester Road

WA60AG

Station Avenue

WA60PW

Chester Road

WA69PW

Old Chester Road

WA66JS

Cooks Hill

WA69HY

Manley Lane

WA60FJ

Crosland Drive

WA66LH

Norley Road

WA69LD

Portland Place

WA66JQ

Kingswood Park

WA60HS

Lower Rake Lane

WA68BX

Top Road

WA60ES

Hill View Avenue

WA69EU

New Pale Cottages

WA66TD

Hillfoot Lane

WA68PJ

Cow Lane

WA68LA

Fingerpost Lane

WA69LB

Hillside Close

WA69HB

Commonside

WA60AB

Chester Road

WA68ET

Hollow Lane

WA69BZ

Churchway

WA68EP

Pike Lane

WA68PN

Cow Lane

WA69LA

Old Chester Road

WA66YA

Kingsley Green

WA69EX

New Pale Road

WA60QD

Dove Close

WA69JB

Manley Lane

WA60LJ

Peck Mill Lane

WA68AZ

Chamber Brook Lane

WA68PE

Bratt's Lane

WA69JL

Moss Lane

WA68BG

Brookside

WA68BB

Hurst Mews

WA60FF

Callender Gardens

WA69HU

Manley Quarry

WA66PD

School Lane

WA66SY

Hillfoot Lane

WA68LE

Fingerpost Lane

WA60BT

Vale Gardens

WA68AL

Chapel Lane

WA60PT

Chester Road

WA60EG

Latham Avenue

WA60QZ

Chester Road

WA68AE

Highbank Road

WA60EY

Robin Hood Lane

WA69NG

Robin Hood Lane

WA68BS

Guests Slack

WA66PF

Flaxmere

WA66LY

Delamere Road

WA66LN

Beech Lane

WA67EH

Bradley Lane

WA60DX

Latham Avenue

WA69LW

Cambridge Gardens

WA60FZ

Ormiston Mews

WA68EB

Church View

WA60DJ

Chester Road

WA69HH

Cob Hall Lane

WA66TH

Offal Pit Lane

WA68LN

Gallowsclough Lane

WA69AB

Vicarage Lane

WA66XH

Helsby

WA66LU

Delamere Road

WA69LQ

Foxhill Grove

WA69NR

Old Chester Road

WA68ND

School Lane

WA60PJ

Barn Croft

WA69HT

Quarry Lane

WA66NZ

Ashton Road

WA68NG

Town Farm Lane

WA69BU

Helsby Road

WA68DQ

Higher Heyes Drive

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.