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About

Helsby ward encompasses the village of Helsby and its surrounding rural landscape in Cheshire West and Chester. The area is defined by the prominent Helsby Hill, a sandstone ridge offering extensive views across the Mersey estuary and the Cheshire Plain. The settlement itself includes residential areas, local shops, and community facilities, with the Chester-Manchester railway line passing through. The ward contains agricultural land and pockets of woodland, contributing to a mix of developed and natural environments.

A notable feature is the Helsby Quarry, a large active sandstone site on the hill's western edge. The area's transport links are significant, with the M56 motorway running along its northern boundary. The ward includes the nearby hamlet of Alvanley, adding to its rural character. Local geography is shaped by the hill and the adjacent Frodsham Marshes, influencing settlement patterns and land use within the administrative boundary.

Area overview

On average Helsby has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Helsby is £58,549 per year. There are 3 schools in Helsby: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Helsby is home to around 5,273 people, with a population density of about 961.9 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
4.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Helsby Population
5,273
Population density
961.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.77(-49%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.6(-81%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.03(-66%)
Public order
2.84(-72%)
Other theft
2.09(-68%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,951
93.89%
Other White
99
1.88%
Irish
34
0.64%
White and Asian (mixed)
32
0.61%
Chinese
28
0.53%
Total population: 5,273

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,808
40.56%
Level 3 (A level)
764
17.14%
No qualifications
606
13.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
584
13.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
347
7.78%
Total 16+ residents: 4,458

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,008
42.25%
Owns with a mortgage
828
34.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
266
11.15%
Other social rented
120
5.03%
Shared ownership
87
3.65%
Total households: 2,386

Property prices in Helsby

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Helsby area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £727,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Helsby 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 Helsby over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached34£338,885
Flats8£82,000
Semi-Detached19£250,000
Terraced26£190,000

10 years median price trend in Helsby

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

All postcodes in Helsby

WA60BJ

Mountain View

WA60ET

Rydal Grove

WA69LF

Bates Lane

WA60DN

Chapel View

WA60HS

Lower Rake Lane

WA69QD

Alvanley Road

WA60DT

Britannia Gardens

WA60FR

Lionheart Court

WA60GF

Helsby

WA60QF

Old School Court

WA69AF

Hill Road North

WA60QW

The Orchard

WA69AU

School Close

WA69NB

Marlborough Drive

WA60BH

Mountain View

WA60EY

Robin Hood Lane

WA60FS

Dixon Drive

WA60GB

Saddler Close

WA60QQ

Grove Bank

WA69NE

Newfield Terrace

WA69PT

Hill Road South

WA69QH

Crescent Drive

WA60BX

Lodge Hollow

WA60PQ

Pyrus Grove

WA60QP

Chester Road

WA60QY

Meadow Close

WA69LR

Hunters Court

WA60AU

Chester Road

WA60BF

Sherwood Grove

WA69PA

Rake Lane

WA69PX

Alvanley Road

WA60AA

Barlow Drive

WA60HT

Hoolpool Lane

WA69PS

Alvanley Road

WA69PY

The Paddock

WA60BT

Vale Gardens

WA60ES

Hill View Avenue

WA60FU

Parker Drive

WA60DX

Latham Avenue

WA60HX

Blue Bridge Lane

WA60PT

Chester Road

WA60PU

Smithy Lane

WA69BD

Sandy Lane

WA69NH

Robin Hood Lane

WA69PG

Old Chester Road

WA60DR

Homeway

WA60QG

Grove Terrace

WA69JY

Old Chester Road

WA69JX

Proffits Lane

WA60AR

Chester Road

WA60FX

Callender Way

WA60HZ

Chester Road

WA69AE

Vicarage Lane

WA69AQ

Hill Road North

WA69PW

Old Chester Road

WA60EU

Latham Avenue

WA60GA

Faraday Close

WA69AX

Proffits Lane

WA60BG

Mountain View

WA60BN

Lower Robin Hood Lane

WA60FQ

Lower Robin Hood Lane

WA69ND

Robin Hood Lane

WA60EW

Meliden Grove

WA69AD

Land Associated With

WA60DU

Robin Hood Lane

WA60PJ

Barn Croft

WA69LE

Bates Lane

WA60FP

Cable Drive

WA60PW

Chester Road

WA69AP

The Rock

WA69NQ

Stephens Grove

WA60FL

George Close

WA60DJ

Chester Road

WA60EA

Latham Avenue

WA60QD

Dove Close

WA69BA

Swireford Road

WA69LW

Cambridge Gardens

WA60AJ

Balmoral Drive

WA60AP

Chester Road

WA60AZ

Queens Drive

WA60DB

Hemlegh Vale

WA60DP

Britannia Road

WA60ED

Denbigh Close

WA60FJ

Crosland Drive

WA60AX

Queens Drive

WA60BE

Mountain View

WA60GH

Helsby

WA69NP

Old Chester Road

WA60EQ

Meliden Grove

WA60PH

Holly Court

WA69JZ

Old Chester Road

WA69LP

High View

WA69NA

Windsor Drive

WA60JD

Chester Road

WA60PL

Mill Rise

WA60QZ

Chester Road

WA60EG

Latham Avenue

WA60EZ

Chester Road

WA69LL

Bates Lane

WA69PL

Old Chester Road

Data Sources

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