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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 146 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 12% 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 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
146
Deprivation level
7/10
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
68.36(+83%)
Shoplifting
19.25(+233%)
Public order
16.83(+66%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.22(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.55(+62%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Median price£185,000
Price per sq ft£219
Sales (last 12 months)81
Typical range (middle 50%)£134K – £240K

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £219 per square foot) in Sutton South East area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £415,000.

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 South East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£308,000£275
Semi-Detached38£202,500£240
Terraced29£125,000£160
Flats1£100,000£133

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sutton South East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sutton South East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£154,000£115,000£58,500
2017£155,000£115,000£65,500
2018£205,000£123,000£74,000
2019£243,995£160,000£77,975
2020£234,995£179,995£81,000
2021£259,995£160,000£99,250
2022£276,995£180,000£100,750
2023£254,000£182,000£103,750
2024£285,000£185,000£105,000
2025£292,500£194,225£125,000
2026£388,500£200,000£143,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sutton South East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sutton South East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£163£134£67
2017£153£137£84
2018£171£154£98
2019£224£185£97
2020£215£199£107
2021£242£202£126
2022£257£226£138
2023£230£220£127
2024£236£213£146
2025£274£237£155
2026£208£236£189
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sutton South East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sutton South East in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.