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WA6 9PX

Alvanley Road

Helsby

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Detailed insights for WA6 9PX

Overview

Postcode WA6 9PX is located in a rural hamlet, 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 0.6 miles away. There are 3 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
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

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

0.8%

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.

Income level

10/10

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

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 171 ft away from WA6 9PX.

Flood risk

No risk

Helsby & Kingsley near WA6 9PX 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA6 9PX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Helsby

N/A

Walking directions to Helsby

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
276
Population density
349.7 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
267
96.74%
Other White
4
1.45%
Other
3
1.09%
Irish
2
0.72%
Total population: 276

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
131
53.47%
Level 3 (A level)
40
16.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
8.98%
No qualifications
21
8.57%
Apprenticeship
14
5.71%
Total 16+ residents: 245

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
77
60.16%
Owns with a mortgage
40
31.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.25%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.56%
Other social rented
1
0.78%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Helsby

Median price: £257,000
Price per sq ft: £292
Sales (last 12 months): 88
Typical range (middle 50%): £197K – £344K

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.

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
Detached26£422,500£337
Semi-Detached35£260,000£292
Terraced17£205,000£266
Flats10£86,500£157

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£200,000
2026£500,000£88,000£257,500£205,000
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 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA6 9PX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA6 9PX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Nov 2025Underwood, Alvanley Road, Frodsham, WA6 9QDDetachedFreehold£727,500
14 Nov 202511, Rockfield Drive, Frodsham, WA6 9ARSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
19 Jun 202653, The Rock, Frodsham, WA6 9ASSemi-DetachedFreehold£261,000
29 Oct 20254, Marlborough Drive, Frodsham, WA6 9NBSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
12 Sept 202512, Newfield Terrace, Frodsham, WA6 9NETerracedLeasehold£175,000

Schools

In the WA6 9PX postcode area, located within Helsby & Kingsley, there are 3 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 9PX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.6 miPrimaryAlvanley and Manley Village SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.7 miPrimaryHorn's Mill Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.7 miPrimaryHelsby Hillside Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA6 9PX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA6 9PX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTescoChester Road, Frodsham, WA6 0DJWalking directions to Tesco
0.5 miThriftys205 Chester Road, Frodsham, WA6 0ABWalking directions to Thriftys
0.5 miOne Stop223 Chester Road, Frodsham, WA6 0ADWalking directions to One Stop

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 9PX, 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 9PX

Is WA6 9PX (Helsby & Kingsley) safe?

The area around WA6 9PX 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 9PX?

The median sale price around WA6 9PX in Helsby is £257,000 (about £292 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA6 9PX?

There are 4 schools close to WA6 9PX, including Alvanley and Manley Village School (Good), Horn's Mill Primary School (Good) and Helsby Hillside Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to WA6 9PX?

The closest station to WA6 9PX is Helsby, about 945 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA6 9PX?

WA6 9PX 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 9PX (Helsby & Kingsley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Runcorn and Helsby covering WA6 9PX is Sarah Joanne Pochin (Reform UK), elected at the 2025 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris Copeman (Green Party).