Postcode insights

WA11 0UR

Stanley Bank Road

Blackbrook

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Detailed insights for WA11 0UR

Overview

Postcode WA11 0UR is located in a major urban area, within the Blackbrook ward of St. Helens in the North West region, and forms part of the Garswood area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Garswood is £47,050 per year. The nearest station is St Helens Central, about 1.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Sankey Valley Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

3/10

Garswood has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,235 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Garswood has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Garswood is £47,050 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 208 ft away from WA11 0UR.

Flood risk

No risk

Garswood near WA11 0UR 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
277
Population density
207.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.3(-48%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.15(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.43(-64%)
Public order
6.43(-37%)
Vehicle crime
6.43(+7%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
275
98.57%
Other White
2
0.72%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.36%
Other
1
0.36%
Total population: 279

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
87
36.25%
Level 3 (A level)
37
15.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
15%
No qualifications
31
12.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
10.42%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
64
53.78%
Owns with a mortgage
47
39.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
2.52%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.52%
Shared ownership
1
0.84%
Total households: 119

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 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA11 0UR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA11 0UR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Dec 20255, West End Road, St Helens, WA11 0AEOtherLeasehold£80,000
28 Oct 202517, West End Road, St Helens, WA11 0AETerracedLeasehold£74,000
06 Oct 20255, West End Road, St Helens, WA11 0AETerracedLeasehold£50,000
15 Sept 202517, West End Road, St Helens, WA11 0AETerracedLeasehold£60,000
20 Jan 2026152, West End Road, St Helens, WA11 0AQDetachedFreehold£196,000

Schools

In the WA11 0UR postcode area, located within Garswood, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.4 miPrimaryAshurst Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miSecondarySt Augustine of Canterbury Catholic AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA11 0UR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSparWest End Road, Haydock, St Helens, WA11 0AEWalking directions to Spar
0.2 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 0UR, 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)GarswoodE02001408
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)St. Helens 003AE01006803
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA11 0UR

Is WA11 0UR (Garswood) safe?

The area around WA11 0UR records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 0UR?

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

What schools are near WA11 0UR?

There are 7 schools close to WA11 0UR, including St. Mary's Catholic Primary Blackbrook (Good), Ashurst Primary School (Good) and St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WA11 0UR?

WA11 0UR scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,235 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA11 0UR (Garswood) in Parliament and on the local council?

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