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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 average crime levels, with around 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 19.7% 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 £37,757 per year. The median sale price in Sutton North West is £195,000 (around £232 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £170,000 and £242,500. 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
114
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
19.7%
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
55.45(+49%)
Shoplifting
15.88(+175%)
Public order
12.62(+25%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.64(+18%)
Drugs
10.21(+162%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,323
22.59%
Level 4 qualifications or above
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

Median price: £195,000
Price per sq ft: £232
Sales (last 12 months): 77
Typical range (middle 50%): £170K – £243K

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £232 per square foot) in Sutton North West area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £321,995.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sutton North West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£285,971£258
Semi-Detached43£195,000£233
Terraced19£145,000£175

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sutton North West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sutton North West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£126,000£106,250£77,000
2017£144,000£120,500£80,000
2018£166,750£120,000£78,000
2019£156,873£119,000£78,000
2020£166,995£135,000£87,500
2021£203,500£148,000£105,000
2022£224,395£170,000£138,475
2023£232,995£177,975£136,000
2024£279,995£186,000£140,000
2025£282,961£210,000£156,500
2026£246,250£188,500£141,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sutton North West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sutton North West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£152£131£103
2017£154£147£107
2018£140£141£112
2019£171£157£103
2020£197£161£131
2021£224£180£132
2022£248£215£172
2023£255£219£182
2024£255£219£180
2025£252£231£193
2026£259£225£198
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sutton North West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sutton North West 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 Sutton North West ward.

Local councillors

Anthony Albert Johnson

Sutton North West - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Mark Barry Johnson

Sutton North West - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK