Postcode WA11 9QY 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 131.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 1.3 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.
Blackbrook has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,712 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Blackbrook has a very high crime rate, with approximately 131.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.6% 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.
The average income per household in Blackbrook is £39,595 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 266 ft away from WA11 9QY.
Blackbrook near WA11 9QY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is St Helens Central located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sankey Valley Park | Large | Walking directions to Sankey Valley Park |
| 0.4 mi | Chain Lane Park | Small | Walking directions to Chain Lane Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £204,250 | £186 |
| Semi-Detached | 57 | £187,500 | £215 |
| Terraced | 33 | £132,500 | £166 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA11 9QY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2025 | 31, Chain Lane, St Helens, WA11 9QZ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 19 May 2025 | 55, Chain Lane, St Helens, WA11 9QZ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £141,000 | |
| 02 Jul 2026 | 99, Chain Lane, St Helens, WA11 9QF | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 77, Chain Lane, St Helens, WA11 9QF | Terraced | Freehold | £138,000 | |
| 10 Aug 2026 | 24, Link Avenue, St Helens, WA11 9QD | Terraced | Leasehold | £162,000 |
In the WA11 9QY postcode area, located within Blackbrook, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA11 9QY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | West End Road, Haydock, St Helens, WA11 0AE | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | MNS Late Shop | 38 Longridge Avenue, St Helens, WA11 9BW | Walking directions to MNS Late Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Blackbrook Convenience Store | 31 Blackbrook Road, St Helens, WA11 9PT | Walking directions to Blackbrook Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Bargain Booze Select Convenience | Unit 2 Chain Lane, St Helens, WA11 9HB | Walking directions to Bargain Booze Select Convenience |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Chain Lane, St Helens, WA11 9HB | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
Annual council tax rates for St. Helens district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WA11 9QY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Eileen Fleming
Blackbrook - Elected 7 May 2026
Nigel Brown
Blackbrook - Elected 7 May 2026
Victor Floyd
Blackbrook - Elected 7 May 2026
David Baines
St Helens North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA11 9QY records about 132 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.
The median sale price around WA11 9QY in Blackbrook is £169,250 (about £191 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to WA11 9QY, including St. Mary's Catholic Primary Blackbrook (Good), Ashurst Primary School (Good) and St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WA11 9QY scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,712 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for St Helens North covering WA11 9QY 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).