Postcode insights

WA11 9LH

Grasmere Avenue

Moss Bank

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Detailed insights for WA11 9LH

Overview

Postcode WA11 9LH 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 high crime levels, with around 93.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below 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 1.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Haresfinch Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
68%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Moss Bank has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,434 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Moss Bank has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

68%

Approximately 68.0% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Moss Bank is £38,092 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 273 ft away from WA11 9LH.

Flood risk

No risk

Moss Bank near WA11 9LH 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 9LH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHaresfinch ParkMediumWalking directions to Haresfinch Park
0.4 miThe SwaleSmallWalking directions to The Swale

Area Profile

Population
184
Population density
7,866.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.81(+39%)
Drugs
15.68(+302%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.22(+14%)
Public order
4.09(-60%)
Other theft
3.41(-48%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
176
94.62%
African
2
1.08%
Irish
2
1.08%
Other White
2
1.08%
Indian
1
0.54%
Total population: 186

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
54
31.58%
Level 4+ (Degree)
36
21.05%
Level 3 (A level)
26
15.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
12.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
11.11%
Total 16+ residents: 171

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
76
62.3%
Owns outright
17
13.93%
Owns with a mortgage
13
10.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.56%
Social rents from council
7
5.74%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Moss Bank

Median price£177,000
Price per sq ft£195
Sales (last 12 months)81
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £203K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Moss Bank over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£303,000£249
Semi-Detached48£187,500£212
Terraced22£151,500£182
Flats1£78,000£148

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Moss Bank

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moss Bank.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moss Bank.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moss Bank.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moss Bank.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Moss Bank in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA11 9LH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA11 9LH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Feb 202640, Grasmere Avenue, St Helens, WA11 9LXFlatsLeasehold£78,000
19 Jun 20254, Hodder Close, St Helens, WA11 9NGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£215,000
21 Nov 20257, Folds Lane, St Helens, WA11 9NBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£227,500
20 Mar 202616, Langdale Grove, St Helens, WA11 9LTSemi-DetachedLeasehold£250,000
16 Jan 20265, Coniston Grove, St Helens, WA11 9NHSemi-DetachedLeasehold£240,000

Schools

In the WA11 9LH postcode area, located within Moss Bank, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA11 9LH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimaryCarr Mill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.9 miSecondaryCowley International CollegeCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA11 9LH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco Express44 Bowness Avenue, St Helens, WA11 7EQWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 9LH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Kent

Moss Bank - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Gary Edgerton

Moss Bank - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Jack Thomas Styles

Moss Bank - 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
WardMoss BankE05014125
ParishSt. Helens, unparished areaE43000278
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Moss BankE02001409
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)St. Helens 004AE01006849
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1981-06-01

Frequently asked questions about WA11 9LH

Is WA11 9LH (Moss Bank) safe?

The area around WA11 9LH records about 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.

What is the average house price near WA11 9LH?

The median sale price around WA11 9LH in Moss Bank is £177,000 (about £195 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA11 9LH?

There are 6 schools close to WA11 9LH, including St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School (Outstanding), Carr Mill Primary School (Good) and Cowley International College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WA11 9LH?

WA11 9LH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,434 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA11 9LH (Moss Bank) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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.