Postcode insights

WA11 0EU

Lilac Grove

Blackbrook

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Detailed insights for WA11 0EU

Overview

Postcode WA11 0EU is located in a major urban area, within the Blackbrook ward of St. Helens in the North West region, and forms part of the Broad Oak area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Broad Oak is £33,235 per year. The nearest station is St Helens Central, about 1.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Broad Oak has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,294 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Broad Oak has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Broad Oak is £33,235 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA11 0EU.

Flood risk

No risk

Broad Oak near WA11 0EU 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
330
Population density
2,775.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.4(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.54(-13%)
Public order
6.33(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.75(-36%)
Drugs
3.45(-12%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
322
97.58%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.21%
Irish
2
0.61%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.3%
Other White
1
0.3%
Total population: 330

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
64
23.88%
No qualifications
59
22.01%
Level 3 (A level)
57
21.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
10.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
10.07%
Total 16+ residents: 268

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
60
43.48%
Owns outright
57
41.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
10.87%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.62%
Other social rented
1
0.72%
Total households: 138

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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA11 0EU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA11 0EU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Nov 202519, Chestnut Avenue, St Helens, WA11 0EYSemi-DetachedLeasehold£200,000
16 Jun 202531, Laurel Road, St Helens, WA11 0ETSemi-DetachedFreehold£169,950
31 Mar 202520, Laurel Road, St Helens, WA11 0ETSemi-DetachedLeasehold£75,000
03 Mar 202630, The Close, St Helens, WA11 0BZSemi-DetachedLeasehold£201,000
28 Feb 202546, The Close, St Helens, WA11 0BZSemi-DetachedLeasehold£151,000

Schools

In the WA11 0EU postcode area, located within Broad Oak, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.4 miSecondarySt Augustine of Canterbury Catholic AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryAshurst Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA11 0EU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA11 0EU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSparWest End Road, Haydock, St Helens, WA11 0AEWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miLondis210 West End Road, St Helens, WA11 0ERWalking directions to Londis

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 0EU, 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)Broad OakE02001416
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)St. Helens 011AE01006819
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA11 0EU

Is WA11 0EU (Broad Oak) safe?

The area around WA11 0EU records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 0EU?

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

What schools are near WA11 0EU?

There are 11 schools close to WA11 0EU, including St. Mary's Catholic Primary Blackbrook (Good), St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy and Ashurst Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WA11 0EU?

WA11 0EU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,294 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA11 0EU (Broad Oak) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for St Helens North covering WA11 0EU 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.