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WA11 9QF

Chain Lane

Blackbrook

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Detailed insights for WA11 9QF

Overview

Postcode WA11 9QF is located in a major urban area, within the Blackbrook area 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 median sale price in Blackbrook is £169,250 (around £191 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £138,500 and £201,000. The nearest station is St Helens Central, about 1.2 miles away. There are 6 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
48.2%
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 10,492 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 32% 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

48.2%

Approximately 48.2% 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 9QF.

Flood risk

No risk

Blackbrook near WA11 9QF 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 9QF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSankey Valley ParkLargeWalking directions to Sankey Valley Park
0.3 miChain Lane ParkSmallWalking directions to Chain Lane Park

Area Profile

Population
228
Population density
6,550.7 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
224
99.12%
Indian
1
0.44%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.44%
Total population: 226

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
60
32.09%
Level 3 (A level)
32
17.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
15.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
14.44%
Level 4+ (Degree)
23
12.3%
Total 16+ residents: 187

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
29
25.89%
Owns outright
25
22.32%
Social rents from council
25
22.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
12.5%
Owns with a mortgage
13
11.61%
Total households: 112

Property prices in Blackbrook

Median price: £169,250
Price per sq ft: £191
Sales (last 12 months): 94
Typical range (middle 50%): £139K – £201K

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £169,250 (about £191 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-Detached57£187,500£215
Terraced33£132,500£166

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£171,500£135,000
2026£196,000£200,000£132,500
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£204£171
2026£180£219£163
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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA11 9QF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA11 9QF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Jul 202699, Chain Lane, St Helens, WA11 9QFTerracedFreehold£150,000
20 Mar 202677, Chain Lane, St Helens, WA11 9QFTerracedFreehold£138,000
25 Apr 20256, Rufford Walk, St Helens, WA11 9QHSemi-DetachedLeasehold£150,000
18 Nov 2025101, Bosworth Road, St Helens, WA11 9HFSemi-DetachedLeasehold£200,000
22 Jan 202631, Billinge Crescent, St Helens, WA11 9DQTerracedFreehold£190,000

Schools

In the WA11 9QF postcode area, located within Blackbrook, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA11 9QF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryAshurst Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miPrimarySt. Mary's Catholic Primary BlackbrookVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miSecondarySt Augustine of Canterbury Catholic AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA11 9QF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA11 9QF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMNS Late Shop38 Longridge Avenue, St Helens, WA11 9BWWalking directions to MNS Late Shop
0.3 miBargain Booze Select ConvenienceUnit 2 Chain Lane, St Helens, WA11 9HBWalking directions to Bargain Booze Select Convenience
0.3 miNisa LocalChain Lane, St Helens, WA11 9HBWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.3 miBlackbrook Convenience Store31 Blackbrook Road, St Helens, WA11 9PTWalking directions to Blackbrook Convenience Store
0.4 miMorrisons DailyWest End Road, Haydock, St Helens, WA11 0AEWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 9QF, 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 9QF

Is WA11 9QF (Blackbrook) safe?

The area around WA11 9QF 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 9QF?

The median sale price around WA11 9QF in Blackbrook is £169,250 (about £191 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA11 9QF?

There are 7 schools close to WA11 9QF, including Ashurst Primary School (Good), St. Mary's Catholic Primary Blackbrook (Good) and St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WA11 9QF?

WA11 9QF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,492 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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