Postcode WA6 9QE 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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 75% 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.
Helsby & Kingsley has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,367 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.
Helsby & Kingsley has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Helsby & Kingsley is £58,549 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 215 ft away from WA6 9QE.
Helsby & Kingsley near WA6 9QE 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 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 5 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA6 9QE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov 2025 | Underwood, Alvanley Road, Frodsham, WA6 9QD | Detached | Freehold | £727,500 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 11, Rockfield Drive, Frodsham, WA6 9AR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2026 | 53, The Rock, Frodsham, WA6 9AS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £261,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 12, Newfield Terrace, Frodsham, WA6 9NE | Terraced | Leasehold | £175,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2025 | 4, Marlborough Drive, Frodsham, WA6 9NB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 |
In the WA6 9QE 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Alvanley and Manley Village School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Nov 2023. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Horn's Mill Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Mar 2024. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Helsby Hillside Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Mar 2026. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA6 9QE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Chester Road, Frodsham, WA6 0DJ | Walking directions to Tesco |
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 9QE, 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 9QE records about 27 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WA6 9QE in Helsby is £257,000 (about £292 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to WA6 9QE, 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.
The closest station to WA6 9QE is Helsby, about 1,035 m away.
WA6 9QE scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,367 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 9QE is Sarah Joanne Pochin (Reform UK), elected at the 2025 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris Copeman (Green Party).