Postcode WA11 9BJ is located in a major urban area, within the Blackbrook area of St. Helens in the North West region, and forms part of the Blackbrook area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 102.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blackbrook is £39,595 per year. The median sale price in Blackbrook is £169,250 (around £191 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £138,500 and £201,000. The nearest station is St Helens Central, about 1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Sutton Brook Greenway.
Blackbrook has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,106 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Blackbrook has a very high crime rate, with approximately 102.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 57.6% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 295 ft away from WA11 9BJ.
Blackbrook near WA11 9BJ 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | St Helens Central | N/A | Walking directions to St Helens Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sutton Brook Greenway | Large | Walking directions to Sutton Brook Greenway |
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £169,250 (about £191 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 | 57 | £187,500 | £215 |
| Terraced | 33 | £132,500 | £166 |
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 | £171,500 | £135,000 |
| 2026 | £196,000 | £200,000 | £132,500 |
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 | £204 | £171 |
| 2026 | £180 | £219 | £163 |
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA11 9BJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2025 | 1, Bidston Way, St Helens, WA11 9BH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £155,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2026 | 10, Frodsham Drive, St Helens, WA11 9BL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £122,500 | |
| 10 Mar 2026 | 44, Frodsham Drive, St Helens, WA11 9BL | Terraced | Freehold | £155,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 29, Frodsham Drive, St Helens, WA11 9BL | Terraced | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 34, Frodsham Drive, St Helens, WA11 9BL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £130,500 |
In the WA11 9BJ postcode area, located within Blackbrook, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Dec 2024. | |
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 Dec 2024
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Merton Bank Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 May 2024. | |
Merton Bank Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 May 2024
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | St. Mary's Blackbrook Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Mar 2023. | |
St. Mary's Blackbrook Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 1 Mar 2023
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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA11 9BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Blackbrook Convenience Store | 31 Blackbrook Road, St Helens, WA11 9PT | Walking directions to Blackbrook Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Park Road, St Helens, WA11 9AZ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | MNS Late Shop | 38 Longridge Avenue, St Helens, WA11 9BW | Walking directions to MNS Late Shop |
Annual council tax rates for St. Helens district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WA11 9BJ, 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 9BJ records about 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WA11 9BJ in Blackbrook is £169,250 (about £191 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to WA11 9BJ, including St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy (Good), Merton Bank Primary School (Requires improvement) and St. Mary's Blackbrook Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WA11 9BJ is St Helens Central, about 1,535 m away.
WA11 9BJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,106 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 9BJ 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).