Postcode WA11 0AP 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 1.7 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.
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.
Blackbrook has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.0% 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.
The average income per household in Blackbrook is £39,595 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 208 ft away from WA11 0AP.
Blackbrook near WA11 0AP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is St Helens Central located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sankey Valley Park | Large | Walking directions to Sankey Valley Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £204,250 | £186 |
| Semi-Detached | 61 | £175,000 | £202 |
| Terraced | 22 | £138,500 | £174 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA11 0AP.
In the WA11 0AP postcode area, located within Blackbrook, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA11 0AP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 210 West End Road, St Helens, WA11 0ER | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | West End Road, St Helens, WA11 0AY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | West End Road, Haydock, St Helens, WA11 0AE | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for St. Helens district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WA11 0AP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Eileen Fleming
Blackbrook - Elected 7 May 2026
Nigel Brown
Blackbrook - Elected 7 May 2026
Victor Floyd
Blackbrook - Elected 7 May 2026
David Baines
St Helens North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA11 0AP 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.
The median sale price around WA11 0AP in Blackbrook is £167,500 (about £192 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to WA11 0AP, including Legh Vale Primary School (Good), St. Mary's Catholic Primary Blackbrook (Good) and Outwood Academy Haydock. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WA11 0AP 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).
The Member of Parliament for St Helens North covering WA11 0AP 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).
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.