Postcode WA6 9AB 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 £257,000 (around £292 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £196,500 and £343,500. The nearest station is Helsby, about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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.
Helsby & Kingsley has a low crime rate, with approximately 31.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
The average income per household in Helsby & Kingsley is £58,549 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 143 ft away from WA6 9AB.
Helsby & Kingsley near WA6 9AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Helsby located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Helsby | N/A | Walking directions to Helsby |
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £257,000 (about £292 per square foot) in Helsby area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,500 up to £855,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £422,500 | £337 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £260,000 | £292 |
| Terraced | 17 | £205,000 | £266 |
| Flats | 10 | £86,500 | £157 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £200,000 |
| 2026 | £500,000 | £88,000 | £257,500 | £205,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA6 9AB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Aug 2026 | 6, Mill Rise, Frodsham, WA6 0PL | Terraced | Freehold | £330,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 1, Mill Rise, Frodsham, WA6 0PL | Terraced | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2026 | The Mount, Vicarage Lane, Frodsham, WA6 9AE | Detached | Freehold | £700,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2025 | Trafford House, Vicarage Lane, Frodsham, WA6 9AE | Detached | Freehold | £855,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 230, Chester Road, Frodsham, WA6 0PW | Terraced | Leasehold | £210,000 |
In the WA6 9AB 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Helsby Hillside Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Mar 2026. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Helsby High School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Feb 2014. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA6 9AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 223 Chester Road, Frodsham, WA6 0AD | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Thriftys | 205 Chester Road, Frodsham, WA6 0AB | Walking directions to Thriftys |
Annual council tax rates for Cheshire West and Chester district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WA6 9AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Copeman
Helsby - Elected 4 May 2023
Sarah Joanne Pochin
Runcorn and Helsby - Elected 1 May 2025
The area around WA6 9AB 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.
The median sale price around WA6 9AB in Helsby is £257,000 (about £292 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to WA6 9AB, 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.
The closest station to WA6 9AB is Helsby, about 554 m away.
WA6 9AB 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).
The Member of Parliament for Runcorn and Helsby covering WA6 9AB is Sarah Joanne Pochin (Reform UK), elected at the 2025 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris Copeman (Green Party).