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WA6 0HS

Lower Rake Lane

Helsby

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Detailed insights for WA6 0HS

Overview

Postcode WA6 0HS is located in a rural town, within the Helsby area of Cheshire West and Chester in the North West region, and forms part of the Helsby & Kingsley area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 31.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Helsby & Kingsley is £58,549 per year. The median sale price in Helsby is £255,000 (around £290 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £196,000 and £331,500. The nearest station is Helsby, about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

2/10

Helsby & Kingsley has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,710 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Helsby & Kingsley has a low crime rate, with approximately 31.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 246 ft away from WA6 0HS.

Flood risk

Medium

Helsby & Kingsley near WA6 0HS has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Helsby located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA6 0HS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Helsby

N/A

Walking directions to Helsby

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
296
Population density
98.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.27(-40%)
Other crime
2.02(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.02(-89%)
Other theft
2.02(-69%)
Public order
2.02(-80%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
279
94.26%
Other White
9
3.04%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.01%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.68%
African
1
0.34%
Total population: 296

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
95
36.4%
Level 3 (A level)
50
19.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
15.33%
No qualifications
36
13.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
6.9%
Total 16+ residents: 261

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
73
52.52%
Owns with a mortgage
45
32.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
8.63%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.6%
Shared ownership
4
2.88%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Helsby

Median price: £255,000
Price per sq ft: £290
Sales (last 12 months): 75
Typical range (middle 50%): £196K – £332K

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 (about £290 per square foot) in Helsby area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 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
Detached23£420,000£337
Semi-Detached28£260,000£291
Terraced15£203,000£266
Flats9£85,000£151

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£230,000£200,000
2026£482,500£140,000£260,500£203,000
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£253
2026£351£165£294£271
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 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA6 0HS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA6 0HS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 May 20255, Station Avenue, Frodsham, WA6 0AGSemi-DetachedFreehold£182,000
13 Jun 202520, Vale Gardens, Frodsham, WA6 0BTSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000
23 Jun 20263, Lodge Hollow, Frodsham, WA6 0BXSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
17 Apr 20269, Lodge Hollow, Frodsham, WA6 0BXSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
18 Jun 202528, Lodge Hollow, Frodsham, WA6 0BXDetachedFreehold£225,000

Schools

In the WA6 0HS postcode area, located within Helsby & Kingsley, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for WA6 0HS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.5 miPrimaryHelsby Hillside Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.8 miSecondaryHelsby High SchoolCommunity school
Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA6 0HS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA6 0HS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOne Stop223 Chester Road, Frodsham, WA6 0ADWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 miThriftys205 Chester Road, Frodsham, WA6 0ABWalking directions to Thriftys

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cheshire West and Chester district.

Band A£1,678
Band B£1,958
Band C£2,238
Band D£2,517
Band E£3,077
Band F£3,636
Band G£4,196
Band H£5,035

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 0HS, 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 015CE01018696
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA6 0HS

Is WA6 0HS (Helsby & Kingsley) safe?

The area around WA6 0HS records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, other crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near WA6 0HS?

The median sale price around WA6 0HS in Helsby is £255,000 (about £290 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA6 0HS?

There are 2 schools close to WA6 0HS, including Helsby Hillside Primary School (Good) and Helsby High School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to WA6 0HS?

The closest station to WA6 0HS is Helsby, about 194 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA6 0HS?

WA6 0HS scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,710 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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