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About

Moss Bank ward lies in the northern part of St. Helens, bordered by residential areas and green spaces. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing types including semi-detached and terraced homes. Local shopping parades provide essential services for the community. The ward contains several primary schools and is in proximity to secondary education facilities, supporting family life within the neighbourhood.

A significant green space within the ward is Moss Bank Park, which offers recreational facilities including playgrounds, sports fields, and formal gardens. The park's former quarry site adds a distinct topographical feature to the landscape. Transport links connect the area to St. Helens town centre and wider regions, supporting daily commutes. This combination of housing and accessible green infrastructure defines the ward's character.

Area overview

On average Moss Bank has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Moss Bank is £38,189 per year. There are 2 schools in Moss Bank: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Moss Bank is home to around 10,836 people, with a population density of about 1,928.8 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
22.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Moss Bank Population
10,836
Population density
1,928.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.05(+7%)
Drugs
9.87(+153%)
Public order
8.86(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.84(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.46(-64%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,419
96.15%
Other White
152
1.4%
Other
33
0.3%
Irish
29
0.27%
Other Asian
27
0.25%
Total population: 10,836

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,217
24.59%
No qualifications
2,012
22.32%
Level 3 (A level)
1,626
18.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,298
14.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
973
10.79%
Total 16+ residents: 9,015

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,855
38.29%
Owns with a mortgage
1,409
29.09%
Other social rented
785
16.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
375
7.74%
Social rents from council
307
6.34%
Total households: 4,844

Property prices in Moss Bank

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Moss Bank area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,841 up to £420,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Moss Bank 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 Moss Bank over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£267,500
Flats1£78,000
Semi-Detached47£184,000
Terraced20£148,975

10 years median price trend in Moss Bank

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

All postcodes in Moss Bank

WA117EG

Kendal Drive

WA117EH

Bowness Avenue

WA119DY

Woodlands Road

WA119AQ

Woodlands Road

WA119YH

Fulmar Close

WA117AW

Ambleside Place

WA117EY

Yewdale Avenue

WA119DU

Leach View

WA119AY

Laurel Court

WA119ED

Rowan Close

WA119QN

Paisley Avenue

WA102RZ

Albert Street

WA117BZ

Africander Road

WA119AL

Allan Road

WA119PS

Grasmere Fold

WA117EP

Eskdale Avenue

WA117BU

Victoria Avenue

WA117NT

Birchley View

WA119PF

Hauxwell Grove

WA119NQ

Folds Lane

WA117RW

Cherry Tree Lane

WA117BJ

Moss Bank Road

WA117DB

Africander Road

WA119ES

Newlyn Grove

WA117EA

Hawes Avenue

WA117EQ

Bowness Avenue

WA117DP

Silverdale Grove

WA119HS

Hampton Place

WA119HP

Buckingham Drive

WA119EF

Woodlands Road

WA117ED

Kendal Drive

WA119EB

Woodlands Road

WA117HH

Kirkstone Avenue

WA117EX

Beck Grove

WA119QP

Paisley Avenue

WA119EL

Truro Close

WA119PH

Gareth Avenue

WA119EE

Chestnut Grove

WA117BS

Woodside Avenue

WA119EG

Laffak Road

WA119NT

Haresfinch Road

WA119LZ

Green Leach Lane

WA119QX

Chain Lane

WA119EU

Helston Avenue

WA117BL

Sandy Lane

WA117DE

Moss Bank Road

WA117EF

Kendal Drive

WA117DU

Manor House Close

WA119NJ

Glendale Road

WA119PJ

Ewart Road

WA117PP

Thirlmere Avenue

WA119PP

Grasmere Close

WA119PD

St Andrews Grove

WA117AS

Crag Grove

WA119EW

Finchley Drive

WA117NB

Carr Mill Road

WA119HD

Old Nook Lane

WA119LG

Laffak Road

WA117AJ

Windermere Avenue

WA119AU

Newlands Road

WA119NS

Haresfinch Road

WA119LJ

Green Leach Court

WA119AP

Chadwick Road

WA117HB

Honister Avenue

WA119ND

Pyes Gardens

WA119LQ

Haresfinch View

WA117DH

Moss Bank Road

WA117DN

Kingsway

WA117NG

Martindale Road

WA117DW

Kingsway

WA117DG

Moss Bank Road

WA119HE

Arran Close

WA119AS

Roland Avenue

WA119QQ

Erskine Close

WA119NX

Haresfinch Road

WA119LP

Shirebourne Avenue

WA119AJ

Litherland Crescent

WA119EP

Cambourne Avenue

WA117PR

Ullswater Avenue

WA117BD

Crossdale Way

WA119RL

Renfrew Avenue

WA117NY

Moss Bank Road

WA119LR

Campion Close

WA119NU

Haresfinch Road

WA117AX

Lingmell Avenue

WA106PB

Green Leach Lane

WA119EH

Laffak Road

WA117NZ

Dunmail Avenue

WA119LN

Washway Lane

WA117AF

Windermere Avenue

WA117NW

Troutbeck Grove

WA117EB

Kendal Drive

WA117DD

Moss Bank Road

WA119NG

Hodder Close

WA117EL

Stainton Close

WA119QU

Peebles Avenue

WA117NR

Moss Bank Road

WA117NF

Martindale Road

WA119YW

Kestrel Close

WA117PQ

Kentmere Avenue

Data Sources

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