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WA11 9PL

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Detailed insights for WA11 9PL

Overview

Postcode WA11 9PL is located in a major urban area, within the Moss Bank area of St. Helens in the North West region, and forms part of the Moss Bank area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Moss Bank is £38,092 per year. The median sale price in Moss Bank is £185,000 (around £202 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £154,000 and £250,000. The nearest station is St Helens Central, about 0.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Haresfinch Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
35.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Moss Bank has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,397 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Moss Bank has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.8%

Approximately 35.8% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 138 ft away from WA11 9PL.

Flood risk

No risk

Moss Bank near WA11 9PL 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA11 9PL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

St Helens Central

N/A

Walking directions to St Helens Central

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA11 9PL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miHaresfinch ParkMediumWalking directions to Haresfinch Park

Area Profile

Population
292
Population density
709.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.19(-38%)
Drugs
9.14(+134%)
Public order
5.62(-45%)
Other theft
2.11(-68%)
Other crime
2.11(-15%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
267
91.75%
Other White
9
3.09%
Other Asian
5
1.72%
Bangladeshi
4
1.37%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.37%
Total population: 291

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
59
24.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
20.75%
Level 3 (A level)
43
17.84%
Level 4+ (Degree)
43
17.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
13.28%
Total 16+ residents: 241

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
34
28.33%
Owns outright
33
27.5%
Owns with a mortgage
33
27.5%
Social rents from council
9
7.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.17%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Moss Bank

Median price: £185,000
Price per sq ft: £202
Sales (last 12 months): 101
Typical range (middle 50%): £154K – £250K

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £202 per square foot) in Moss Bank area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,500 up to £600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Moss Bank over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£312,500£250
Semi-Detached59£191,000£206
Terraced23£154,000£190
Flats2£68,250£129

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Moss Bank

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moss Bank.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£190,500—£123,750£84,500
2017£198,500£50,375£127,000£86,000
2018£226,500£42,000£130,000£102,500
2019£218,750—£120,500£94,000
2020£240,000£90,000£133,000£100,000
2021£249,000£105,000£145,000£115,250
2022£247,500£63,500£165,000£123,750
2023£276,250£73,000£165,000£135,000
2024£313,000£118,750£173,000£148,500
2025£285,000£58,500£180,000£148,000
2026£337,500£78,000£200,000£158,000
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.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£198—£135£120
2017£191£91£141£99
2018£188£68£150£120
2019£190—£141£119
2020£213£103£154£121
2021£233£134£170£142
2022£250£109£185£153
2023£256£121£197£170
2024£258£160£202£167
2025£252£111£202£177
2026£273£148£207£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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA11 9PL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA11 9PL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 2026186, Islands Brow, St Helens, WA11 9PGTerracedLeasehold£108,900
08 Aug 2025178, Islands Brow, St Helens, WA11 9PGTerracedLeasehold£140,000
29 May 202620, Ewart Road, St Helens, WA11 9PJSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
31 Oct 202517, Ewart Road, St Helens, WA11 9PJSemi-DetachedFreehold£130,000
11 Aug 202610, Haresfinch Road, St Helens, WA11 9NUSemi-DetachedLeasehold£195,000

Schools

In the WA11 9PL postcode area, located within Moss Bank, there are 8 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.

Nearby schools for WA11 9PL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimarySt Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
0.6 miPrimaryParish Church of England Primary School, St HelensAcademy converter
0.7 miNot applicableThis Is My Education - TIMEOther independent special school

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA11 9PL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA11 9PL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSpar63 Haresfinch View, St Helens, WA11 9LQWalking directions to Spar

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for St. Helens district.

Band A£1,602
Band B£1,869
Band C£2,136
Band D£2,403
Band E£2,937
Band F£3,472
Band G£4,006
Band H£4,807

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 9PL, 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 004FE01006854
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA11 9PL

Is WA11 9PL (Moss Bank) safe?

The area around WA11 9PL records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 9PL?

The median sale price around WA11 9PL in Moss Bank is £185,000 (about £202 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA11 9PL?

There are 11 schools close to WA11 9PL, including St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School (Good), Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens (Good) and This Is My Education - TIME (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to WA11 9PL?

The closest station to WA11 9PL is St Helens Central, about 1,376 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA11 9PL?

WA11 9PL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,397 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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