Postcode insights

WA11 0AL

Catherine Way

Blackbrook

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Detailed insights for WA11 0AL

Overview

Postcode WA11 0AL is located in a major urban area, within the Blackbrook ward of St. Helens in the North West region, and forms part of the Blackbrook area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blackbrook is £39,595 per year. The nearest station is St Helens Central, about 1.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Sankey Valley Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Blackbrook has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,074 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Blackbrook has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Blackbrook is £39,595 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 158 ft away from WA11 0AL.

Flood risk

No risk

Blackbrook near WA11 0AL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is St Helens Central located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA11 0AL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSankey Valley ParkLargeWalking directions to Sankey Valley Park

Area Profile

Population
263
Population density
5,711.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.24(0%)
Public order
9.66(-5%)
Drugs
6.9(+77%)
Other theft
5.52(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.83(-46%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
251
95.44%
Other
7
2.66%
Other Asian
3
1.14%
Other White
2
0.76%
Total population: 263

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
58
26.36%
Level 3 (A level)
46
20.91%
Level 4+ (Degree)
39
17.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
14.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
11.82%
Total 16+ residents: 220

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
48
40%
Private landlord or letting agency
37
30.83%
Owns with a mortgage
29
24.17%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.33%
Other social rented
2
1.67%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Blackbrook

Median price£167,500
Price per sq ft£192
Sales (last 12 months)87
Typical range (middle 50%)£143K – £200K

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £167,500 (about £192 per square foot) in Blackbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £315,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackbrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£204,250£186
Semi-Detached61£175,000£202
Terraced22£138,500£174

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blackbrook

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackbrook.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£130,000£118,000£80,000
2017£147,500£117,500£73,000
2018£150,000£124,950£82,750
2019£180,000£126,000£80,000
2020£195,000£130,000£74,750
2021£225,800£152,250£94,500
2022£275,000£165,000£110,000
2023£235,000£170,000£100,000
2024£330,000£171,250£110,000
2025£253,500£170,000£135,000
2026£196,000£197,498£142,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackbrook.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackbrook.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£142£134£91
2017£158£129£88
2018£147£138£96
2019£157£143£97
2020£162£147£94
2021£151£185£115
2022£252£194£147
2023£280£186£129
2024£206£198£139
2025£231£203£171
2026£180£215£180
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackbrook.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blackbrook in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA11 0AL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA11 0AL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Jan 2026152, West End Road, St Helens, WA11 0AQDetachedFreehold£196,000
15 Oct 2025154, West End Road, St Helens, WA11 0AQDetachedFreehold£212,500
27 Mar 202679, West End Road, St Helens, WA11 0AHSemi-DetachedLeasehold£120,500
10 Nov 202587, West End Road, St Helens, WA11 0AHTerracedLeasehold£127,500
27 Mar 202682, Park Street, St Helens, WA11 0BNTerracedLeasehold£125,000

Schools

In the WA11 0AL postcode area, located within Blackbrook, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA11 0AL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimarySt. Mary's Catholic Primary BlackbrookVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryLegh Vale Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryAshurst Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA11 0AL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA11 0AL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondis210 West End Road, St Helens, WA11 0ERWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miSparWest End Road, Haydock, St Helens, WA11 0AEWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miTesco ExpressWest End Road, St Helens, WA11 0AYWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for St. Helens district (2025-26).

Band A£1,526
Band B£1,780
Band C£2,034
Band D£2,289
Band E£2,797
Band F£3,306
Band G£3,814
Band H£4,577

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WA11 0AL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Eileen Fleming

Blackbrook - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Nigel Brown

Blackbrook - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Victor Floyd

Blackbrook - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

David Baines

St Helens North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSt. HelensE08000013
Parliamentary ConstituencySt Helens NorthE14001509
WardBlackbrookE05014121
ParishSt. Helens, unparished areaE43000278
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BlackbrookE02001413
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)St. Helens 008DE01006813
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA11 0AL

Is WA11 0AL (Blackbrook) safe?

The area around WA11 0AL records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near WA11 0AL?

The median sale price around WA11 0AL in Blackbrook is £167,500 (about £192 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA11 0AL?

There are 6 schools close to WA11 0AL, including St. Mary's Catholic Primary Blackbrook (Good), Legh Vale Primary School (Good) and Ashurst Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WA11 0AL?

WA11 0AL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,074 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA11 0AL (Blackbrook) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for St Helens North covering WA11 0AL is David Baines (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Eileen Fleming (Reform UK), Nigel Brown (Reform UK) and Victor Floyd (Reform UK).

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.