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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 81 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
81
Deprivation level
8/10
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
40.88(+10%)
Drugs
10.24(+170%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.75(-58%)
Public order
7.75(-23%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.29(-19%)
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 79 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Moss Bank area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,841 up to £346,000.

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
Detached10£250,000
Semi-Detached44£187,250
Terraced25£149,950

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

WA119AS

Roland Avenue

WA119EQ

Laffak Road

WA119LT

Langdale Grove

WA106PA

Washway Lane

WA117AH

Mardale Avenue

WA117EH

Bowness Avenue

WA117LX

Garswood Old Road

WA119AB

East Lancashire Road

WA119QW

Paisley Avenue

WA117AB

Bassenthwaite Avenue

WA117DZ

Club Street

WA117FS

Oakwood Gardens

WA117PG

Kentmere Avenue

WA119AE

Green Leach Lane

WA119AW

Irene Avenue

WA119DZ

Laburnum Avenue

WA119PF

Hauxwell Grove

WA119PS

Grasmere Fold

WA117BT

Moss Bank Road

WA119AD

East Lancashire Road

WA119AQ

Woodlands Road

WA119EU

Helston Avenue

WA101ND

College Street

WA117HD

Wythburn Crescent

WA117NA

Garswood Old Road

WA117PP

Thirlmere Avenue

WA119YH

Fulmar Close

WA117BF

Eskdale Avenue

WA117BQ

Ingleton Drive

WA119YJ

Mallard Way

WA117AF

Windermere Avenue

WA117DB

Africander Road

WA119ND

Pyes Gardens

WA119ER

Austell Close

WA119LW

Green Leach Lane

WA119PQ

Lincoln Crescent

WA119YL

Teal Close

WA117AU

Mosedale Avenue

WA117DE

Moss Bank Road

WA117ER

Grizedale Avenue

WA117EP

Eskdale Avenue

WA117AW

Ambleside Place

WA117BG

Rosthwaite Grove

WA119AN

Chadwick Road

WA119EL

Truro Close

WA117EE

Hawes Avenue

WA119AX

Newlands Road

WA119QQ

Erskine Close

WA117DW

Kingsway

WA117HL

Passway

WA119LS

Green Leach Avenue

WA119NB

Folds Lane

WA119NY

Haresfinch Road

WA117NY

Moss Bank Road

WA119AY

Laurel Court

WA119LY

Green Leach Lane

WA117DL

Hillbrae Avenue

WA117EL

Stainton Close

WA119AU

Newlands Road

WA119EW

Finchley Drive

WA119PP

Grasmere Close

WA119QR

Orkney Close

WA117AE

Windermere Place

WA119AH

Woodlands Road

WA119ES

Newlyn Grove

WA119QS

Peebles Avenue

WA117AD

Lorton Avenue

WA117DU

Manor House Close

WA119NS

Haresfinch Road

WA119PB

Hamblett Crescent

WA119PG

Islands Brow

WA119HE

Arran Close

WA119HP

Buckingham Drive

WA117HG

Wythburn Crescent

WA117NB

Carr Mill Road

WA119LX

Grasmere Avenue

WA119NW

Dearham Avenue

WA119QU

Peebles Avenue

WA117EJ

Eskdale Avenue

WA119LJ

Green Leach Court

WA117AJ

Windermere Avenue

WA117AX

Lingmell Avenue

WA117AY

Greenburn Avenue

WA117DJ

Lorton Avenue

WA117ED

Kendal Drive

WA117NN

Millbeck Grove

WA119LZ

Green Leach Lane

WA119PJ

Ewart Road

WA117BJ

Moss Bank Road

WA117EZ

Mere Grove

WA119LL

Washway Lane

WA117AG

Windermere Avenue

WA117AT

Bampton Avenue

WA117DQ

Cherry Tree Lane

WA117PD

Deepdale Avenue

WA119QT

Rothesay Close

WA119YP

Merlin Close

WA117HB

Honister Avenue

WA117NS

Moss Bank Road

WA119AF

Carr Mill Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.