Postcode insights

WA11 9JT

Shenton Avenue

Blackbrook

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Detailed insights for WA11 9JT

Overview

Postcode WA11 9JT 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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 78% 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 1.2 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
24
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Blackbrook has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,219 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Blackbrook has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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 9JT.

Flood risk

No risk

Blackbrook near WA11 9JT 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
293
Population density
5,623.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.01(-65%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.47(-81%)
Public order
3.47(-66%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.6(-71%)
Other crime
0.87(-65%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
288
98.29%
Irish
2
0.68%
Other White
2
0.68%
Chinese
1
0.34%
Total population: 293

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
74
27.61%
No qualifications
58
21.64%
Level 3 (A level)
47
17.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
11.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
10.82%
Total 16+ residents: 268

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
79
62.7%
Owns with a mortgage
43
34.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
2
1.59%
Social rents from council
1
0.79%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.79%
Total households: 126

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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA11 9JT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA11 9JT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Jun 202531, Coalville Road, St Helens, WA11 9JRSemi-DetachedLeasehold£170,000
28 Feb 202529, Coalville Road, St Helens, WA11 9JRSemi-DetachedLeasehold£200,000
18 Nov 2025101, Bosworth Road, St Helens, WA11 9HFSemi-DetachedLeasehold£200,000
28 Nov 2025116, Hinckley Road, St Helens, WA11 9JYSemi-DetachedLeasehold£148,000
05 Sept 2025112, Hinckley Road, St Helens, WA11 9JYSemi-DetachedLeasehold£190,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA11 9JT
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 9JT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA11 9JT
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 9JT, 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 008AE01006810
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA11 9JT

Is WA11 9JT (Blackbrook) safe?

The area around WA11 9JT records about 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 9JT?

The median sale price around WA11 9JT 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 9JT?

There are 6 schools close to WA11 9JT, 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 9JT?

WA11 9JT scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,219 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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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.