Postcode WA11 9BW is located in a major urban area, within the Blackbrook ward 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 116.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Blackbrook is £39,595 per year. The nearest station is St Helens Central located about 1.0 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Chain Lane Park.
Blackbrook has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,910 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Blackbrook has a very high crime rate, with approximately 116.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 62.1% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA11 9BW.
Blackbrook near WA11 9BW 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 no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Chain Lane Park | Small | Walking directions to Chain Lane Park |
Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £161,500 in Blackbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £270,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £253,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £169,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £129,000 |
10 year median price trend in Blackbrook
In the WA11 9BW postcode area, located within Blackbrook, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA11 9BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Park Road, St Helens, WA11 9AZ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Chain Lane, St. Helens, WA11 9HB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | West End Road, Haydock, St Helens, WA11 0AE | Walking directions to Spar |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.