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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

WA119LX

Grasmere Avenue

WA119AN

Chadwick Road

WA117AQ

Ennerdale Avenue

WA119QW

Paisley Avenue

WA119PG

Islands Brow

WA117PS

Tarn Grove

WA117EJ

Eskdale Avenue

WA117DL

Hillbrae Avenue

WA117PD

Deepdale Avenue

WA119RW

Renfrew Avenue

WA119PQ

Lincoln Crescent

WA117NS

Moss Bank Road

WA117EE

Hawes Avenue

WA119QR

Orkney Close

WA119QL

Chain Lane

WA117HQ

Esthwaite Avenue

WA119QT

Rothesay Close

WA119HT

Chain Lane

WA119EY

Redruth Avenue

WA117AP

Loughrigg Avenue

WA119NF

Stonyhurst Close

WA119AX

Newlands Road

WA117HA

Yewdale Avenue

WA117NE

Carr Mill Road

WA117NN

Millbeck Grove

WA119EJ

Cambourne Avenue

WA119AT

Derwent Road

WA119NE

Folds Lane

WA117NP

Broad Lane

WA117DS

Fell Grove

WA117HJ

Kirkstone Avenue

WA119NY

Haresfinch Road

WA119YP

Merlin Close

WA117PW

Ullswater Avenue

WA119AR

Litherland Crescent

WA117BW

Larkfield Court

WA117AR

Ghyll Grove

WA119ET

Bodmin Grove

WA117DF

Moss Bank Road

WA119NH

Coniston Grove

WA117AD

Lorton Avenue

WA119EX

Penryn Avenue

WA119PB

Hamblett Crescent

WA117ES

Bowness Avenue

WA117BB

Loughrigg Avenue

WA117AU

Mosedale Avenue

WA117BY

Queensway

WA117BA

Dalehead Place

WA117NX

Moss Bank Road

WA117AZ

Lingmell Avenue

WA119EA

Orchard Close

WA119AW

Irene Avenue

WA119YL

Teal Close

WA106PA

Washway Lane

WA117EW

Hawes Avenue

WA117BG

Rosthwaite Grove

WA117LX

Garswood Old Road

WA117AG

Windermere Avenue

WA117AY

Greenburn Avenue

WA119PE

Hamblett Crescent

WA119NW

Dearham Avenue

WA117DR

Lorton Avenue

WA119PL

Islands Brow

WA119NA

Folds Lane

WA106PE

Washway Lane

WA117BX

Queensway

WA119AH

Woodlands Road

WA117DY

The Brooks

WA119LW

Green Leach Lane

WA119AG

Woodlands Road

WA119YN

Pintail Close

WA117ER

Grizedale Avenue

WA119YJ

Mallard Way

WA117HF

Wythburn Crescent

WA119AE

Green Leach Lane

WA117ET

Bowness Avenue

WA119QS

Peebles Avenue

WA117FS

Oakwood Gardens

WA117EN

Eskdale Avenue

WA119AB

East Lancashire Road

WA117EU

Wasdale Avenue

WA119ER

Austell Close

WA117PT

Ullswater Avenue

WA117NU

Moss Bank Road

WA117BE

Dalston Drive

WA119PN

Islands Brow

WA117PF

Dunmail Avenue

WA119EQ

Laffak Road

WA101ND

College Street

WA117HG

Wythburn Crescent

WA117DQ

Cherry Tree Lane

WA117EZ

Mere Grove

WA117AH

Mardale Avenue

WA119NB

Folds Lane

WA117HE

Honister Avenue

WA117HL

Passway

WA119LH

Grasmere Avenue

WA117NL

Broad Lane

WA119NL

Rydal Grove

WA119RN

Renfrew Avenue

Data Sources

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