Postcode insights

WA6 0ET

Rydal Grove

Helsby

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Detailed insights for WA6 0ET

Overview

Postcode WA6 0ET is located in a rural town, within the Helsby ward of Cheshire West and Chester in the North West region, and forms part of the Helsby & Kingsley area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Helsby & Kingsley is £58,549 per year. The nearest station is Helsby, about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

2/10

Helsby & Kingsley has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,311 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 8% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Helsby & Kingsley has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Helsby & Kingsley is £58,549 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 16 ft away from WA6 0ET.

Flood risk

No risk

Helsby & Kingsley near WA6 0ET has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Helsby located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA6 0ET
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Helsby

N/A

Walking directions to Helsby

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
275
Population density
6,997.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.49(-56%)
Public order
3.5(-65%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.5(-86%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.5(-72%)
Shoplifting
1.5(-74%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
269
97.82%
Other White
2
0.73%
Other Asian
1
0.36%
African
1
0.36%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.36%
Total population: 275

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
36.77%
Level 3 (A level)
49
21.97%
No qualifications
34
15.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
12.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
7.17%
Total 16+ residents: 223

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
49.11%
Owns with a mortgage
50
44.64%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
2
1.79%
Other social rented
1
0.89%
Total households: 112

Property prices in Helsby

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£292
Sales (last 12 months)69
Typical range (middle 50%)£193K – £320K

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £292 per square foot) in Helsby area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £855,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Helsby over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£337,500£323
Semi-Detached25£255,000£298
Terraced13£190,000£263
Flats7£73,500£140

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Helsby

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Helsby.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£245,000£110,000£185,000£156,250
2017£230,000£105,000£180,000£157,250
2018£262,500£115,000£180,000£167,500
2019£327,000£125,000£185,000£166,530
2020£277,500£123,750£190,500£156,000
2021£340,000£112,500£215,000£179,375
2022£427,500£100,000£252,089£180,000
2023£320,000£108,000£246,599£202,500
2024£377,000£74,500£237,500£209,000
2025£352,000£85,000£250,000£192,500
2026£305,000£257,500£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Helsby.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Helsby.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200£134£205£192
2017£228£138£214£198
2018£229£126£218£200
2019£235£184£222£233
2020£290£218£203
2021£258£156£235£211
2022£327£166£262£252
2023£301£184£257£263
2024£332£153£263£264
2025£319£146£277£254
2026£323£297£265
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Helsby.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Helsby in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA6 0ET.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA6 0ET
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Jul 20259, Rydal Grove, Frodsham, WA6 0ETSemi-DetachedFreehold£255,000
01 Jul 202512, Bramley Walk, Frodsham, WA6 0ELTerracedLeasehold£210,000
28 Mar 202548, Latham Avenue, Frodsham, WA6 0ERSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
21 Feb 202543, Latham Avenue, Frodsham, WA6 0DYSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
06 Oct 202511, Hill View Avenue, Frodsham, WA6 0ESSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000

Schools

In the WA6 0ET postcode area, located within Helsby & Kingsley, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA6 0ET
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHorn's Mill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.8 miPrimaryAlvanley and Manley Village SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA6 0ET

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA6 0ET
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTescoChester Road, Frodsham, WA6 0DJWalking directions to Tesco

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cheshire West and Chester district (2025-26).

Band A£1,595
Band B£1,860
Band C£2,126
Band D£2,392
Band E£2,924
Band F£3,455
Band G£3,987
Band H£4,784

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 WA6 0ET, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chris Copeman

Helsby - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Member of parliament

Sarah Joanne Pochin

Runcorn and Helsby - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictCheshire West and ChesterE06000050
Parliamentary ConstituencyRuncorn and HelsbyE14001455
WardHelsbyE05012220
ParishHelsbyE04011112
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Helsby & KingsleyE02003877
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire West and Chester 015BE01018695
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA6 0ET

Is WA6 0ET (Helsby & Kingsley) safe?

The area around WA6 0ET records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near WA6 0ET?

The median sale price around WA6 0ET in Helsby & Kingsley is £250,000 (about £292 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA6 0ET?

There are 2 schools close to WA6 0ET, including Horn's Mill Primary School (Good) and Alvanley and Manley Village School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA6 0ET?

The closest station to WA6 0ET is Helsby, about 1,340 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA6 0ET?

WA6 0ET scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,311 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA6 0ET (Helsby & Kingsley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Runcorn and Helsby covering WA6 0ET is Sarah Joanne Pochin (Reform UK), elected at the 2025 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris Copeman (Green Party).

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.