Postcode WA9 3LW is located in a major urban area, within the Sutton South East ward of St. Helens in the North West region, and forms part of the Sutton Leach area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 136.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Sutton Leach is £39,713 per year. The nearest station is St Helens Junction located about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Sutton Leach has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,100 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Sutton Leach has a very high crime rate, with approximately 136.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Sutton Leach is £39,713 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA9 3LW.
Sutton Leach near WA9 3LW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is St Helens Junction located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | St Helens Junction | N/A | Walking directions to St Helens Junction |
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Sutton South East area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £320,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £281,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 35 | £125,000 |
10 year median price trend in Sutton South East
In the WA9 3LW postcode area, located within Sutton Leach, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA9 3LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Morrisons Daily | 29 Peckers Hill Road, St Helens, WA9 3LQ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | BP Shop | Worsley Brow, St Helens, WA9 3EZ | Walking directions to BP Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Go Local | 64 Junction Lane, St Helens, WA9 3JN | Walking directions to Go Local |
Annual council tax rates for St. Helens district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.