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WA11 7DB

Africander Road

Moss Bank

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Detailed insights for WA11 7DB

Overview

Postcode WA11 7DB is located in a major urban area, within the Moss Bank ward of St. Helens in the North West region, and forms part of the Moss Bank area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Moss Bank is £38,092 per year. The nearest station is St Helens Central, about 1.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is The Swale.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

Moss Bank has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,232 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Moss Bank has an average crime rate, with approximately 54 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Moss Bank is £38,092 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 105 ft away from WA11 7DB.

Flood risk

No risk

Moss Bank near WA11 7DB 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

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA11 7DB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miThe SwaleSmallWalking directions to The Swale

Area Profile

Population
268
Population density
220.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.51(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.5(-17%)
Drugs
5.25(+35%)
Other theft
4.5(-32%)
Vehicle crime
3.75(-37%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
260
96.3%
Other
4
1.48%
Irish
3
1.11%
Other Asian
1
0.37%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.37%
Total population: 270

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
58
24.07%
Level 4+ (Degree)
57
23.65%
No qualifications
40
16.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
14.94%
Apprenticeship
25
10.37%
Total 16+ residents: 241

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
63
49.22%
Owns with a mortgage
42
32.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.03%
Shared ownership
8
6.25%
Other social rented
3
2.34%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Moss Bank

Median price£177,000
Price per sq ft£195
Sales (last 12 months)81
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £203K

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £177,000 (about £195 per square foot) in Moss Bank area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,841 up to £420,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Moss Bank over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£303,000£249
Semi-Detached48£187,500£212
Terraced22£151,500£182
Flats1£78,000£148

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Moss Bank

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moss Bank.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£190,500£123,750£84,500
2017£198,500£127,000£86,000
2018£226,500£130,000£102,500
2019£218,750£120,500£94,000
2020£240,000£133,000£100,000
2021£249,000£145,000£115,250
2022£247,500£165,000£123,750
2023£276,250£165,000£135,000
2024£313,000£173,000£148,500
2025£310,000£179,995£148,000
2026£188,000£159,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moss Bank.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moss Bank.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£198£135£120
2017£191£141£99
2018£188£150£120
2019£190£141£119
2020£213£154£121
2021£233£170£142
2022£250£185£153
2023£256£197£170
2024£258£202£167
2025£259£202£176
2026£194£194
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moss Bank.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Moss Bank in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA11 7DB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA11 7DB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Jun 202523, Queensway, St Helens, WA11 7BXSemi-DetachedLeasehold£135,500
13 Apr 20269, Victoria Avenue, St Helens, WA11 7BUSemi-DetachedLeasehold£230,000
11 Dec 202539, Victoria Avenue, St Helens, WA11 7BUSemi-DetachedLeasehold£110,000
25 Jul 202519, Kingsway, St Helens, WA11 7DWSemi-DetachedLeasehold£195,000
22 Dec 20253, Larkfield Court, St Helens, WA11 7BWDetachedLeasehold£420,500

Schools

In the WA11 7DB postcode area, located within Moss Bank, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA11 7DB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimarySt Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.7 miSecondaryCowley International CollegeCommunity school

Good

0.8 miPrimaryCarr Mill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 7DB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Kent

Moss Bank - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Gary Edgerton

Moss Bank - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Jack Thomas Styles

Moss Bank - 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
WardMoss BankE05014125
ParishSt. Helens, unparished areaE43000278
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Moss BankE02001409
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)St. Helens 004CE01006851
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA11 7DB

Is WA11 7DB (Moss Bank) safe?

The area around WA11 7DB records about 54 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, drugs and public order.

What is the average house price near WA11 7DB?

The median sale price around WA11 7DB in Moss Bank is £177,000 (about £195 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA11 7DB?

There are 4 schools close to WA11 7DB, including St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School (Outstanding), Cowley International College (Good) and Carr Mill Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WA11 7DB?

WA11 7DB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,232 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA11 7DB (Moss Bank) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for St Helens North covering WA11 7DB is David Baines (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: David Kent (Reform UK), Gary Edgerton (Reform UK) and Jack Thomas Styles (Reform UK).

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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.