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Sutton South East

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About

Sutton South East is a residential ward situated in the eastern part of St. Helens, Merseyside. The area is primarily composed of housing estates, with a mix of property types from the post-war period onward. It is bordered by the railway line to the north and the East Lancashire Road to the south, providing key transport links. Local amenities are focused around several district shopping parades, serving the everyday needs of the community.

The ward contains significant green spaces, including the expansive Sutton Park with its large reservoir. This parkland offers walking paths and recreational areas for residents. The local landscape is characterised by its proximity to the Sutton Oak and Sutton Heath areas, which contribute to its semi-urban feel. Educational facilities and community centres form focal points within the neighbourhood's structure.

Area overview

On average Sutton South East has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 150 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sutton South East is £38,655 per year. There are 2 schools in Sutton South East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sutton South East is home to around 6,597 people, with a population density of about 2,278.0 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
150
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
12%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sutton South East Population
6,597
Population density
2,278 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
73.52(+98%)
Shoplifting
22.89(+301%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.1(+3%)
Public order
15.92(+58%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.1(+57%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,065
91.94%
Other White
232
3.52%
African
40
0.61%
Irish
35
0.53%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
35
0.53%
Total population: 6,597

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,321
24.13%
No qualifications
1,256
22.94%
Level 3 (A level)
996
18.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
812
14.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
559
10.21%
Total 16+ residents: 5,475

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
984
33.22%
Owns with a mortgage
894
30.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
616
20.8%
Other social rented
278
9.39%
Social rents from council
108
3.65%
Total households: 2,962

Property prices in Sutton South East

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Sutton South East area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £320,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sutton South East 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 South East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£281,000
Semi-Detached33£200,000
Terraced35£125,000

10 years median price trend in Sutton South East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sutton South East.

Data Sources

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