Postcode WA9 3YA is located in a major urban area, within the Sutton North West area 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 median sale price in Sutton North West is £198,998 (around £233 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £170,000 and £242,310. 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.
Sutton Leach has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,405 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Sutton Leach has a low crime rate, with approximately 43 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.7% 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 3YA.
Sutton Leach near WA9 3YA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lea Green located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sherdley Park | Large | Walking directions to Sherdley Park |
| 0.4 mi | Sutton Park | Large | Walking directions to Sutton Park |
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £198,998 (about £233 per square foot) in Sutton North West area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,000 up to £362,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £277,986 | £259 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £200,000 | £235 |
| Terraced | 18 | £160,750 | £212 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £285,971 | £210,000 | £158,000 |
| 2026 | £242,500 | £191,000 | £125,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £254 | £231 | £195 |
| 2026 | £261 | £232 | £181 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA9 3YA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2025 | 23, Headingley Close, St Helens, WA9 3YA | Detached | Freehold | £312,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2026 | 201, New Street, St Helens, WA9 3UT | Terraced | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2026 | 183, New Street, St Helens, WA9 3UT | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2026 | 44, Yewtree Avenue, St Helens, WA9 3XA | Terraced | Freehold | £79,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2026 | 37, Yewtree Avenue, St Helens, WA9 3XA | Terraced | Freehold | £106,500 |
In the WA9 3YA postcode area, located within Sutton Leach, there are 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Eaves Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Jan 2013. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Sherdley Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Jul 2017. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Oct 2022. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA9 3YA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 2 Sutton Park Drive, St Helens, St Helens, WA9 3TX | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Premier S&C | 174 Mill Lane, St Helens, WA9 4HF | Walking directions to Premier S&C |
| 0.3 mi | Cost Savers | 124 Ridgewood Drive, St Helens, WA9 3XT | Walking directions to Cost Savers |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | 111 Leach Lane, Sutton Leach, St Helens, WA9 4PS | Walking directions to Best-one |
Annual council tax rates for St. Helens district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WA9 3YA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Anthony Albert Johnson
Sutton North West - Elected 7 May 2026
Mark Barry Johnson
Sutton North West - Elected 7 May 2026
Marie Rimmer
St Helens South and Whiston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA9 3YA 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around WA9 3YA in Sutton North West is £198,998 (about £233 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to WA9 3YA, including Eaves Primary School (Good), Sherdley Primary School (Good) and St Anne's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WA9 3YA is Lea Green, about 506 m away.
WA9 3YA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,405 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for St Helens South and Whiston covering WA9 3YA 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).