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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 average crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 22.7% 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 £38,190 per year. The median sale price in Moss Bank is £185,000 (around £202 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £154,000 and £250,000. There are 2 schools in Moss Bank: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 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
22.7%
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

Median price: £185,000
Price per sq ft: £202
Sales (last 12 months): 101
Typical range (middle 50%): £154K – £250K

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £202 per square foot) in Moss Bank area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,500 up to £600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Moss Bank over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£312,500£250
Semi-Detached59£191,000£206
Terraced23£154,000£190
Flats2£68,250£129

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Moss Bank

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moss Bank.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£190,500—£123,750£84,500
2017£198,500£50,375£127,000£86,000
2018£226,500£42,000£130,000£102,500
2019£218,750—£120,500£94,000
2020£240,000£90,000£133,000£100,000
2021£249,000£105,000£145,000£115,250
2022£247,500£63,500£165,000£123,750
2023£276,250£73,000£165,000£135,000
2024£313,000£118,750£173,000£148,500
2025£285,000£58,500£180,000£148,000
2026£337,500£78,000£200,000£158,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moss Bank.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moss Bank.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£198—£135£120
2017£191£91£141£99
2018£188£68£150£120
2019£190—£141£119
2020£213£103£154£121
2021£233£134£170£142
2022£250£109£185£153
2023£256£121£197£170
2024£258£160£202£167
2025£252£111£202£177
2026£273£148£207£194
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moss Bank.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Moss Bank in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for St. Helens district.

Band A£1,602
Band B£1,869
Band C£2,136
Band D£2,403
Band E£2,937
Band F£3,472
Band G£4,006
Band H£4,807

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Moss Bank ward.

Local councillors

David Kent

Moss Bank - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Gary Edgerton

Moss Bank - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Jack Thomas Styles

Moss Bank - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Frequently asked questions about Moss Bank

Is Moss Bank safe?

Moss Bank records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Moss Bank?

The median sale price in Moss Bank is £185,000 (about £202 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Moss Bank?

Moss Bank has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Moss Bank?

Moss Bank scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Moss Bank sits around rank 10,941 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Moss Bank?

The average household income in Moss Bank is around £38,190 per year, and 23% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Moss Bank?

Moss Bank is represented by 3 elected councillors: David Kent (Reform UK), Gary Edgerton (Reform UK) and Jack Thomas Styles (Reform UK).

All postcodesin 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