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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

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Moss Bank Population

10,836

Population density

1,928.8 per km²

Crime

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

British

10,419

96.15%

Other White

152

1.4%

Other

0.3%

Irish

0.27%

Other Asian

0.25%

Total population: 10,836

Economics

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

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 75 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Moss Bank area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,841 up to £327,500.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	9	£250,000	£149,300	£239,000	£310,000	£320,500
Semi-Detached	43	£187,000	£126,900	£157,500	£203,750	£246,300
Terraced	23	£149,950	£105,500	£132,250	£160,000	£182,150

10 years median price trend in Moss Bank

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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