Postcode WA11 7LX 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 148.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 1.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Kentmere Park.
Moss Bank has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,460 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Moss Bank has a very high crime rate, with approximately 148.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.4% 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.
The average income per household in Moss Bank is £38,092 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 186 ft away from WA11 7LX.
Moss Bank near WA11 7LX 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Kentmere Park | Medium | Walking directions to Kentmere Park |
| 0.4 mi | Chain Lane Park | Small | Walking directions to Chain Lane Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £303,000 | £249 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £187,500 | £212 |
| Terraced | 22 | £151,500 | £182 |
| Flats | 1 | £78,000 | £148 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA11 7LX.
In the WA11 7LX postcode area, located within Moss Bank, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA11 7LX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 44 Bowness Avenue, St Helens, WA11 7EQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | Chain Lane, St. Helens, WA11 9HB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 7LX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Kent
Moss Bank - Elected 7 May 2026
Gary Edgerton
Moss Bank - Elected 7 May 2026
Jack Thomas Styles
Moss Bank - Elected 7 May 2026
David Baines
St Helens North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA11 7LX records about 148 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.
The median sale price around WA11 7LX in Moss Bank is £177,000 (about £195 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to WA11 7LX, including Carr Mill Primary School (Good), St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and Ashurst Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WA11 7LX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,460 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 7LX 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).
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.