Postcode insights

WA9 3UY

New Street

Sutton North West

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Detailed insights for WA9 3UY

Overview

Postcode WA9 3UY is located in a major urban area, within the Sutton North West ward of St. Helens in the North West region, and forms part of the Sutton Leach area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sutton Leach is £39,713 per year. The nearest station is Lea Green, about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Sherdley Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
48.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Sutton Leach has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,942 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Sutton Leach has a low crime rate, with approximately 43 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

48.8%

Approximately 48.8% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Sutton Leach is £39,713 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 141 ft away from WA9 3UY.

Flood risk

No risk

Sutton Leach near WA9 3UY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lea Green located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA9 3UY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Lea Green

N/A

Walking directions to Lea Green
0.9 mi

St Helens Junction

N/A

Walking directions to St Helens Junction

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA9 3UY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSherdley ParkLargeWalking directions to Sherdley Park
0.5 miSutton ParkLargeWalking directions to Sutton Park

Area Profile

Population
229
Population density
3,901.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.89(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.6(-52%)
Public order
5.47(-46%)
Other theft
3.91(-41%)
Drugs
3.91(0%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
220
96.07%
Other White
7
3.06%
African
1
0.44%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.44%
Total population: 229

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
67
33.67%
No qualifications
41
20.6%
Level 3 (A level)
33
16.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
15.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
8.04%
Total 16+ residents: 199

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
60
46.51%
Owns with a mortgage
29
22.48%
Owns outright
28
21.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.43%
Social rents from council
3
2.33%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Sutton North West

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£239
Sales (last 12 months)101
Typical range (middle 50%)£172K – £253K

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £239 per square foot) in Sutton North West area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £321,995.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sutton North West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£280,486£257
Flats1£255,000£221
Semi-Detached54£224,048£237
Terraced24£174,250£228

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sutton North West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sutton North West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£126,000£106,250£77,000
2017£144,000£120,500£80,000
2018£166,750£120,000£78,000
2019£156,873£119,000£78,000
2020£166,995£135,000£87,500
2021£203,500£148,000£105,000
2022£224,395£170,000£138,475
2023£232,995£177,975£136,000
2024£279,995£186,000£140,000
2025£282,961£204,500£156,500
2026£250,000£186,000£120,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sutton North West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sutton North West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£152£131£103
2017£154£147£107
2018£140£141£112
2019£171£157£103
2020£197£161£131
2021£224£180£132
2022£248£215£172
2023£255£219£182
2024£255£219£180
2025£252£231£193
2026£258£217£223
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sutton North West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sutton North West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA9 3UY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA9 3UY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 2025275, New Street, St Helens, WA9 3UYTerracedFreehold£79,000
21 Nov 202523, Headingley Close, St Helens, WA9 3YADetachedFreehold£312,000
17 Apr 202669, Humber Crescent, St Helens, WA9 4HDSemi-DetachedFreehold£187,000
24 Sept 202521, Humber Crescent, St Helens, WA9 4HDSemi-DetachedFreehold£193,500
27 Jun 202513, Humber Crescent, St Helens, WA9 4HDSemi-DetachedFreehold£168,000

Schools

In the WA9 3UY postcode area, located within Sutton Leach, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA9 3UY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryEaves Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySherdley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryThe Sutton AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA9 3UY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA9 3UY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miMorrisons DailySutton Park Drive, St. Helens, WA9 3TXWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miCost Savers124 Ridgewood Drive, St Helens, WA9 3XTWalking directions to Cost Savers
0.5 miAldiClock Face Road, St. Helens, WA9 4NGWalking directions to Aldi

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for St. Helens district (2025-26).

Band A£1,526
Band B£1,780
Band C£2,034
Band D£2,289
Band E£2,797
Band F£3,306
Band G£3,814
Band H£4,577

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 WA9 3UY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Anthony Albert Johnson

Sutton North West - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Mark Barry Johnson

Sutton North West - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Marie Rimmer

St Helens South and Whiston - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSt. HelensE08000013
Parliamentary ConstituencySt Helens South and WhistonE14001510
WardSutton North WestE05014133
ParishSt. Helens, unparished areaE43000278
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Sutton LeachE02001425
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)St. Helens 020DE01006848
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA9 3UY

Is WA9 3UY (Sutton Leach) safe?

The area around WA9 3UY records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, drugs and public order.

What is the average house price near WA9 3UY?

The median sale price around WA9 3UY in Sutton Leach is £225,000 (about £239 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA9 3UY?

There are 9 schools close to WA9 3UY, including Eaves Primary School (Good), Sherdley Primary School (Good) and The Sutton Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA9 3UY?

The closest station to WA9 3UY is Lea Green, about 407 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA9 3UY?

WA9 3UY scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,942 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA9 3UY (Sutton Leach) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for St Helens South and Whiston covering WA9 3UY is Marie Rimmer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Anthony Albert Johnson (Reform UK) and Mark Barry Johnson (Reform UK).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.