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Sutton North West

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About

Sutton North West is a residential ward in the north of St Helens, bordered by the East Lancashire Road to the north and the Sutton Oak area to the south. The housing is primarily a mix of interwar and post-war semi-detached and terraced homes, with some more recent developments. The local landscape is characterised by several large, mature parks and recreational grounds, including Sherdley Park, which provides extensive green space for the community.

The ward is served by local shopping parades along Robins Lane and Dentons Green Lane, meeting everyday needs. Educational facilities are present, with a number of primary schools situated within its boundaries. A notable local landmark is the Sutton Mill dam and associated waterways, a remnant of the area's historical industrial past connected to coal mining and glass production, which now forms a quiet green corridor.

Area overview

On average Sutton North West has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sutton North West is £37,789 per year. There are 3 schools in Sutton North West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sutton North West is home to around 7,052 people, with a population density of about 3,854.4 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
116
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
19.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sutton North West Population
7,052
Population density
3,854.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.27(+62%)
Shoplifting
21.7(+280%)
Public order
12.2(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.34(-39%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.64(+19%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,616
93.82%
Other White
220
3.12%
Other Asian
29
0.41%
Chinese
29
0.41%
Irish
25
0.35%
Total population: 7,052

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,323
22.59%
No qualifications
1,323
22.59%
Level 3 (A level)
1,042
17.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
952
16.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
696
11.89%
Total 16+ residents: 5,856

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,156
36.97%
Owns with a mortgage
999
31.95%
Other social rented
419
13.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
340
10.87%
Social rents from council
149
4.76%
Total households: 3,127

Property prices in Sutton North West

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Sutton North West area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £348,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sutton North West 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 Sutton North West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£269,995
Semi-Detached42£190,000
Terraced24£120,000

10 years median price trend in Sutton North West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sutton North West.

Data Sources

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