Property profile

7 Upton Close

WA9 5FU

Bold & Lea Green

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Map showing 7, Upton Close, St. Helens

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Estimated sale price

£270,000

Semi-Detached sold in Bold & Lea Green

The box shows the middle 50% of semi-detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold14 Dec 2018
£235,000Change since last sale: +£37,000 (+16%)
Annualised change
+1.9% per yearSt. Helens annualised change (semi-detached) since 2018: +6.0% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £223 per sq ft
£341 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£118 per sq ft (+53%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Bold & Lea Green
£209,500Estimate vs local median: +£62,000 (+30%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

Estimate calculated .

Property facts

Property typeHouse / End-Terrace
TenureFreehold
Floor area74 m² / 797 sq ft
EPC ratingB
EPC inspection22 Nov 2018

Sales history

DatePriceChange
14 Dec 2018£235,000-

Local market

Property prices in Bold & Lea Green

Median price: £210,000
Price per sq ft: £232
Sales (last 12 months): 153
Typical range (middle 50%): £157K – £267K

Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £232 per square foot) in Bold & Lea Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £1,275,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bold & Lea Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached34£322,500£280
Semi-Detached74£209,500£223
Terraced45£140,000£184

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bold & Lea Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bold & Lea Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£229,000£58,500£119,000£115,000
2017£238,000£75,000£136,000£112,000
2018£225,998£81,000£140,000£99,950
2019£224,373£60,500£150,000£135,000
2020£251,995£63,750£140,750£139,950
2021£267,500£79,000£170,000£140,000
2022£290,000£96,000£174,950£157,000
2023£305,000£76,000£192,500£127,000
2024£327,495£110,000£204,998£157,000
2025£320,000£99,000£209,500£138,000
2026£312,799—£190,000£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bold & Lea Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bold & Lea Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£193£91£130£135
2017£201£98£158£139
2018£215£105£166£142
2019£206£104£173£157
2020£215£111£157£145
2021£220£122£189£165
2022£233£129£211£184
2023£258£205£223£155
2024£262£166£208£178
2025£276£174£221£171
2026£294—£208£212
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bold & Lea Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bold & Lea Green in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA9 5FU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA9 5FU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 20266, Upton Close, St Helens, WA9 5FUSemi-DetachedFreehold£223,571
30 Jan 202634, Oakdale Drive, St Helens, WA9 5TUDetachedFreehold£325,000
25 Apr 202532, Oakdale Drive, St Helens, WA9 5TUDetachedFreehold£285,000
18 Dec 202525, Ellington Way, St Helens, WA9 5GSSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
30 May 20252, Ellington Way, St Helens, WA9 5GSSemi-DetachedLeasehold£236,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1, Upton Close, St. HelensFreehold74 m²£277,000 (2023)
2, Upton Close, St. HelensFreehold87 m²£221,995 (2018)
3, Upton Close, St. HelensFreehold74 m²£224,995 (2019)
4, Upton Close, St. HelensFreehold74 m²£162,000 (2019)
5, Upton Close, St. HelensFreehold74 m²£205,000 (2019)
6, Upton Close, St. HelensFreehold74 m²£223,571 (2026)
8, Upton Close, St. HelensFreehold74 m²£163,995 (2018)
10, Upton Close, St. HelensFreehold74 m²£163,995 (2018)

Area insights for WA9 5FU

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Overview

Postcode WA9 5FU is located in a rural town, within the Bold & Lea Green area of St. Helens in the North West region, and forms part of the Nutgrove & Lea Green area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Nutgrove & Lea Green is £50,432 per year. The median sale price in Bold & Lea Green is £210,000 (around £232 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £156,500 and £266,945. The nearest station is Lea Green, about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Platt's Field.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Nutgrove & Lea Green has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,265 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Nutgrove & Lea Green has a low crime rate, with approximately 46 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9%

Approximately 9.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Nutgrove & Lea Green is £50,432 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 269 ft away from WA9 5FU.

Flood risk

No risk

Nutgrove & Lea Green near WA9 5FU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lea Green located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA9 5FU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Lea Green

N/A

Walking directions to Lea Green
1 mi

Rainhill

N/A

Walking directions to Rainhill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA9 5FU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miPlatt's FieldSmallWalking directions to Platt's Field

Area Profile

Population
460
Population density
5,644.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.43(-35%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.73(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.37(-65%)
Public order
6.02(-41%)
Other theft
3.9(-41%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
381
82.29%
Other White
34
7.34%
African
15
3.24%
Other Black
8
1.73%
Chinese
6
1.3%
Total population: 463

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
145
44.89%
Level 3 (A level)
80
24.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
11.76%
No qualifications
24
7.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
6.81%
Total 16+ residents: 323

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
135
80.84%
Other social rented
14
8.38%
Owns outright
12
7.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
2.99%
Social rents from council
1
0.6%
Total households: 167

Schools

In the WA9 5FU postcode area, located within Nutgrove & Lea Green, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for WA9 5FU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimarySt John Vianney Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
0.6 miSecondaryThe Sutton AcademyAcademy sponsor led
0.7 miNurseryRainhill Community NurseryLocal authority nursery school

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA9 5FU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA9 5FU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCo-op FoodElton Head Road, Sutton Heath, St Helens, WA9 5BTWalking directions to Co-op Food