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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

WA117BE

Dalston Drive

WA119HS

Hampton Place

WA119NL

Rydal Grove

WA117AP

Loughrigg Avenue

WA117AQ

Ennerdale Avenue

WA117NU

Moss Bank Road

WA117PR

Ullswater Avenue

WA119LH

Grasmere Avenue

WA119NJ

Glendale Road

WA117DH

Moss Bank Road

WA117EU

Wasdale Avenue

WA117EW

Hawes Avenue

WA117NX

Moss Bank Road

WA119EP

Cambourne Avenue

WA117RW

Cherry Tree Lane

WA119EH

Laffak Road

WA119PE

Hamblett Crescent

WA106PE

Washway Lane

WA117BD

Crossdale Way

WA117BY

Queensway

WA117EF

Kendal Drive

WA117HH

Kirkstone Avenue

WA119NA

Folds Lane

WA119RW

Renfrew Avenue

WA102RZ

Albert Street

WA119DU

Leach View

WA119RL

Renfrew Avenue

WA119YN

Pintail Close

WA117BS

Woodside Avenue

WA117EA

Hawes Avenue

WA117EG

Kendal Drive

WA119AG

Woodlands Road

WA117DR

Lorton Avenue

WA119LR

Campion Close

WA106PB

Green Leach Lane

WA117DY

The Brooks

WA117EX

Beck Grove

WA119LQ

Haresfinch View

WA119DY

Woodlands Road

WA119NN

Clover Hey

WA119AT

Derwent Road

WA119EA

Orchard Close

WA119EB

Woodlands Road

WA119EJ

Cambourne Avenue

WA117AZ

Lingmell Avenue

WA117DD

Moss Bank Road

WA119PH

Gareth Avenue

WA119AL

Allan Road

WA119NU

Haresfinch Road

WA117BU

Victoria Avenue

WA117HJ

Kirkstone Avenue

WA117NE

Carr Mill Road

WA117NL

Broad Lane

WA117PE

Caldbeck Grove

WA119EG

Laffak Road

WA119PD

St Andrews Grove

WA117DP

Silverdale Grove

WA117EB

Kendal Drive

WA119NH

Coniston Grove

WA119PL

Islands Brow

WA117BW

Larkfield Court

WA119PN

Islands Brow

WA119RN

Renfrew Avenue

WA117EN

Eskdale Avenue

WA119EN

Laffak Road

WA117ET

Bowness Avenue

WA117NR

Moss Bank Road

WA117NW

Troutbeck Grove

WA119NT

Haresfinch Road

WA119YQ

Kingfisher Drive

WA117BB

Loughrigg Avenue

WA119EX

Penryn Avenue

WA117ES

Bowness Avenue

WA117NG

Martindale Road

WA119QX

Chain Lane

WA117EQ

Bowness Avenue

WA117EY

Yewdale Avenue

WA119EE

Chestnut Grove

WA119LN

Washway Lane

WA117DF

Moss Bank Road

WA117HA

Yewdale Avenue

WA119HR

Blenheim Way

WA119NQ

Folds Lane

WA117PQ

Kentmere Avenue

WA119NX

Haresfinch Road

WA119PR

Grasmere Court

WA119QL

Chain Lane

WA119QN

Paisley Avenue

WA119YW

Kestrel Close

WA117BL

Sandy Lane

WA117BX

Queensway

WA117PT

Ullswater Avenue

WA119HT

Chain Lane

WA117NF

Martindale Road

WA119NP

Skelton Close

WA117AR

Ghyll Grove

WA117NT

Birchley View

WA117PS

Tarn Grove

WA119QP

Paisley Avenue

WA117BP

Birch Tree Avenue

Data Sources

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