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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 29 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
29
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
18.59(-50%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.03(-83%)
Public order
2.47(-76%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.71(-81%)
Other theft
1.52(-77%)
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 82 recent sales, the median property price is £241,250 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
Detached25£345,000
Flats10£85,000
Semi-Detached25£255,000
Terraced22£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

WA69LJ

Bates Lane

WA60EP

Morton Avenue

WA60ER

Latham Avenue

WA69QE

Alvanley Drive

WA69AH

Hill Road North

WA69PW

Old Chester Road

WA69PH

Hale View Road

WA60JD

Chester Road

WA60FF

Callender Gardens

WA60DU

Robin Hood Lane

WA69AU

School Close

WA60DL

Chester Road

WA60EB

Latham Avenue

WA60DY

Latham Avenue

WA60DA

Chester Road

WA69AG

Hill Road North

WA60AQ

Chester Road

WA60FP

Cable Drive

WA60PZ

Wroxham Close

WA69AB

Vicarage Lane

WA60BD

Mountain View

WA60AU

Chester Road

WA69QN

Crescent Drive

WA60BB

Kings Drive

WA60FY

Telegraph Way

WA60BG

Mountain View

WA60PX

Chester Road

WA60FJ

Crosland Drive

WA69NR

Old Chester Road

WA60BL

Parkfield Drive

WA69PQ

Old Chester Road

WA60BZ

Springfield Avenue

WA60QJ

Chester Road

WA60ES

Hill View Avenue

WA60AJ

Balmoral Drive

WA69LG

Landscape Dene

WA69AY

Irondish Close

WA60FQ

Lower Robin Hood Lane

WA69BE

Woodford Close

WA60QA

Plovers Lane

WA60BJ

Mountain View

WA69PD

Hawkstone Grove

WA60DR

Homeway

WA60PS

Bank House Lane

WA69PE

Red Stone Hill

WA60FR

Lionheart Court

WA60PN

Chester Road

WA60AT

Chester Road

WA60EQ

Meliden Grove

WA60BT

Vale Gardens

WA60AE

Priestner Drive

WA60EE

Ruthin Walk

WA69PT

Hill Road South

WA60HX

Blue Bridge Lane

WA60BN

Lower Robin Hood Lane

WA69PS

Alvanley Road

WA60FX

Callender Way

WA60FZ

Ormiston Mews

WA69NN

Chester Road

WA69NL

Robin Hood Lane

WA60FT

Croft Road

WA60HS

Lower Rake Lane

WA69LL

Bates Lane

WA60HZ

Chester Road

WA69LN

Bates Lane

WA60PH

Holly Court

WA69LE

Bates Lane

WA60QW

The Orchard

WA60QE

Orchard Place

WA69LZ

Back Crossland Terrace

WA60PP

Bank Mews

WA60FN

Arbour Walk

WA69NJ

Robin Hood Lane

WA60AR

Chester Road

WA60DN

Chapel View

WA60HU

Grassy Lane

WA60FS

Dixon Drive

WA69NP

Old Chester Road

WA60AH

Lower Rake Lane

WA69AP

The Rock

WA60GA

Faraday Close

WA69AF

Hill Road North

WA60BS

Bridgeside Drive

WA60DE

Hornsmill Way

WA69NE

Newfield Terrace

WA60PJ

Barn Croft

WA60AD

Chester Road

WA60AL

Rake House Mews

WA60EH

Cable Drive

WA60AS

Chester Road

WA60DX

Latham Avenue

WA60HJ

Primrose Lane

WA69ND

Robin Hood Lane

WA60DS

Robin Hood Lane

WA66XS

Chester Road

WA69LP

High View

WA60BF

Sherwood Grove

WA60EG

Latham Avenue

WA60PU

Smithy Lane

WA69JZ

Old Chester Road

Data Sources

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