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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

WA60BZ

Springfield Avenue

WA60DZ

Linden Drive

WA60EN

Milton Grove

WA60BA

Mountain View

WA69NF

Robin Hood Lane

WA69NW

Old Chester Road

WA60BU

Lower Robin Hood Lane

WA60FG

Mere View

WA60HJ

Primrose Lane

WA60AE

Priestner Drive

WA69PF

The Heights

WA60FN

Arbour Walk

WA60PP

Bank Mews

WA60AS

Chester Road

WA60BQ

Kings Drive

WA60DW

Chester Road

WA60HU

Grassy Lane

WA60PR

Hallastone Road

WA69PE

Red Stone Hill

WA69PJ

Conery Close

WA60FF

Callender Gardens

WA60QS

Chester Road

WA69LQ

Foxhill Grove

WA69NG

Robin Hood Lane

WA60DL

Chester Road

WA60EB

Latham Avenue

WA60QX

Greenway Close

WA69AH

Hill Road North

WA69BB

The Rock

WA69LN

Bates Lane

WA69NJ

Robin Hood Lane

WA60AB

Chester Road

WA69PH

Hale View Road

WA60BL

Parkfield Drive

WA60EF

Denbigh Close

WA69AG

Hill Road North

WA69BE

Woodford Close

WA69NN

Chester Road

WA69QA

Beech Tree Walk

WA60BS

Bridgeside Drive

WA69PQ

Old Chester Road

WA60DA

Chester Road

WA69LG

Landscape Dene

WA60DS

Robin Hood Lane

WA60EE

Ruthin Walk

WA60EX

Robin Hood Lane

WA66XH

Helsby

WA69AJ

Bates Lane

WA60DY

Latham Avenue

WA60ER

Latham Avenue

WA60EP

Morton Avenue

WA66XS

Chester Road

WA60HH

Primrose Lane

WA69AR

Rockfield Drive

WA69LD

Portland Place

WA60EL

Bramley Walk

WA60FH

Neston Close

WA60QL

The Beeches

WA69AB

Vicarage Lane

WA69NR

Old Chester Road

WA69PD

Hawkstone Grove

WA60AN

Chester Road

WA69AY

Irondish Close

WA60QU

Freshmeadow Lane

WA69BQ

The Rock

WA60FY

Telegraph Way

WA60QB

Churchfields

WA69QE

Alvanley Drive

WA60PN

Chester Road

WA69LH

Bates Lane

WA69LA

Old Chester Road

WA69NL

Robin Hood Lane

WA69PN

Old Chester Road

WA60AG

Station Avenue

WA60HY

Chester Road

WA60PS

Bank House Lane

WA66XL

Tarvin Road

WA60AY

Queens Drive

WA60HF

Primrose Lane

WA60PY

Chester Road

WA69QL

Coppins Close

WA60AT

Chester Road

WA60DE

Hornsmill Way

WA69LZ

Back Crossland Terrace

WA60AH

Lower Rake Lane

WA60AW

Chester Road

WA60BW

Lower Robin Hood Lane

WA60PX

Chester Road

WA69PU

Alvanley Road

WA60AD

Chester Road

WA60FT

Croft Road

WA60FW

Cable Drive

WA60QJ

Chester Road

WA60QT

Chester Road

WA69LY

Crossland Terrace

WA69QJ

Sandringham Avenue

WA60BD

Mountain View

WA60EH

Cable Drive

WA60FZ

Ormiston Mews

WA60PZ

Wroxham Close

Data Sources

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