Postcode insights

WA11 9QR

Orkney Close

Moss Bank

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Detailed insights for WA11 9QR

Overview

Postcode WA11 9QR 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 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 9QR.

Flood risk

No risk

Blackbrook near WA11 9QR 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 9QR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSankey Valley ParkLargeWalking directions to Sankey Valley Park
0.2 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 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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA11 9QR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA11 9QR
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
21 Mar 202531, Redruth Avenue, St Helens, WA11 9EYSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA11 9QR
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 9QR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA11 9QR
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 9QR, 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)BlackbrookE02001413
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)St. Helens 008BE01006811
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA11 9QR

Is WA11 9QR (Blackbrook) safe?

The area around WA11 9QR 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 9QR?

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

What schools are near WA11 9QR?

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

WA11 9QR 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 9QR (Blackbrook) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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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.