Postcode insights

WA11 9HB

Chain Lane

Blackbrook

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Detailed insights for WA11 9HB

Overview

Postcode WA11 9HB 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blackbrook is £39,595 per year. The nearest station is St Helens Central, about 1.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Sankey Valley Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Blackbrook has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,263 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Blackbrook has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.3%

Approximately 4.3% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Blackbrook is £39,595 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA11 9HB.

Flood risk

No risk

Blackbrook near WA11 9HB 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA11 9HB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSankey Valley ParkLargeWalking directions to Sankey Valley Park
0.1 miChain Lane ParkSmallWalking directions to Chain Lane Park

Area Profile

Population
261
Population density
6,951.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.87(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.2(+36%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.62(-58%)
Public order
6.86(-32%)
Other crime
5.34(+115%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
250
96.53%
Indian
3
1.16%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.77%
Other Black
1
0.39%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.39%
Total population: 259

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
52
23.32%
Level 4+ (Degree)
50
22.42%
Level 3 (A level)
37
16.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
12.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
11.66%
Total 16+ residents: 223

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
75
65.22%
Owns with a mortgage
30
26.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.35%
Social rents from council
3
2.61%
Other social rented
2
1.74%
Total households: 115

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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA11 9HB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA11 9HB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 May 202515, Orkney Close, St Helens, WA11 9QRSemi-DetachedLeasehold£170,000
28 Feb 202512, Orkney Close, St Helens, WA11 9QRSemi-DetachedLeasehold£185,000
30 May 202524, Peebles Avenue, St Helens, WA11 9QSSemi-DetachedLeasehold£192,500
12 Feb 202613, Rothesay Close, St Helens, WA11 9QTSemi-DetachedLeasehold£105,000
18 Nov 2025101, Bosworth Road, St Helens, WA11 9HFSemi-DetachedLeasehold£200,000

Schools

In the WA11 9HB postcode area, located within Blackbrook, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA11 9HB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryAshurst Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt. Mary's Catholic Primary BlackbrookVoluntary aided school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA11 9HB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA11 9HB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op FoodChain Lane, St. Helens, WA11 9HBWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 9HB, 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)BlackbrookE02001413
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)St. Helens 008BE01006811
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA11 9HB

Is WA11 9HB (Blackbrook) safe?

The area around WA11 9HB records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 9HB?

The median sale price around WA11 9HB in Blackbrook is £167,500 (about £192 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA11 9HB?

There are 6 schools close to WA11 9HB, including Ashurst Primary School (Good), St. Mary's Catholic Primary Blackbrook (Good) and St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WA11 9HB?

WA11 9HB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,263 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA11 9HB (Blackbrook) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for St Helens North covering WA11 9HB 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.