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WA9 4FB

Bunkhorn Grove

Sutton South East

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Overview

Postcode WA9 4FB is located in a major urban area, within the Sutton South East area of St. Helens in the North West region, and forms part of the Bold & Clock Face area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bold & Clock Face is £37,577 per year. The median sale price in Sutton South East is £185,000 (around £225 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £140,000 and £232,500. The nearest station is St Helens Junction, about 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
3.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Bold & Clock Face has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,631 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Bold & Clock Face has an average crime rate, with approximately 53.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.5%

Approximately 3.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Bold & Clock Face is £37,577 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 247 ft away from WA9 4FB.

Flood risk

No risk

Bold & Clock Face near WA9 4FB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is St Helens Junction located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA9 4FB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

St Helens Junction

N/A

Walking directions to St Helens Junction

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
454
Population density
906.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.26(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.43(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.22(-20%)
Vehicle crime
4.81(-20%)
Drugs
3.61(-7%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
399
88.08%
Other White
18
3.97%
African
14
3.09%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
0.88%
Irish
4
0.88%
Total population: 453

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
113
31.39%
No qualifications
72
20%
Level 3 (A level)
65
18.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
61
16.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
8.06%
Total 16+ residents: 360

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
93
46.97%
Owns with a mortgage
53
26.77%
Owns outright
33
16.67%
Other social rented
7
3.54%
Shared ownership
6
3.03%
Total households: 198

Property prices in Sutton South East

Median price: £185,000
Price per sq ft: £225
Sales (last 12 months): 95
Typical range (middle 50%): £140K – £233K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £225 per square foot) in Sutton South East area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £415,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sutton South East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£294,000£265
Semi-Detached47£195,000£240
Terraced30£121,500£159
Flats1£100,000£133

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sutton South East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sutton South East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£154,000£115,000£58,500
2017£155,000£115,000£65,500
2018£205,000£123,000£74,000
2019£243,995£160,000£77,975
2020£234,995£179,995£81,000
2021£259,995£160,000£99,250
2022£276,995£180,000£100,750
2023£254,000£182,000£103,750
2024£285,000£185,000£105,000
2025£295,000£194,950£125,000
2026£300,750£195,000£128,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sutton South East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sutton South East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£163£134£67
2017£153£137£84
2018£171£154£98
2019£224£185£97
2020£215£199£107
2021£242£202£126
2022£257£226£138
2023£230£220£127
2024£236£213£146
2025£275£237£153
2026£228£245£176
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sutton South East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sutton South East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA9 4FB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA9 4FB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Jun 202619, Olive Mount, St Helens, WA9 4YZDetachedFreehold£294,000
30 Jan 20264, Meliden Gardens, St Helens, WA9 4WHTerracedFreehold£138,000
19 Dec 20251, Meliden Gardens, St Helens, WA9 4WHSemi-DetachedFreehold£155,000
30 May 202532, Meliden Gardens, St Helens, WA9 4WHTerracedFreehold£130,000
16 May 202524, Meliden Gardens, St Helens, WA9 4WHTerracedFreehold£148,000

Schools

In the WA9 4FB postcode area, located within Bold & Clock Face, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA9 4FB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySutton Oak CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.8 miSecondarySt Cuthbert's Catholic High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA9 4FB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA9 4FB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miGo Local64 Junction Lane, St Helens, WA9 3JNWalking directions to Go Local
0.3 miMorrisons Daily29 Peckers Hill Road, St Helens, WA9 3LQWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miBP ShopWorsley Brow, St Helens, WA9 3EZWalking directions to BP Shop
0.5 miBest-one111 Leach Lane, Sutton Leach, St Helens, WA9 4PSWalking directions to Best-one
0.5 miCost Savers124 Ridgewood Drive, St Helens, WA9 3XTWalking directions to Cost Savers

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for St. Helens district.

Band A£1,602
Band B£1,869
Band C£2,136
Band D£2,403
Band E£2,937
Band F£3,472
Band G£4,006
Band H£4,807

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 4FB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Brendan Moss

Sutton South East - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

John Leonard Pinnington

Sutton South East - 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 South EastE05014134
ParishSt. Helens, unparished areaE43000278
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bold & Clock FaceE02001427
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)St. Helens 022HE01033796
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced2019-09-01

Frequently asked questions about WA9 4FB

Is WA9 4FB (Bold & Clock Face) safe?

The area around WA9 4FB records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.

What is the average house price near WA9 4FB?

The median sale price around WA9 4FB in Sutton South East is £185,000 (about £225 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA9 4FB?

There are 7 schools close to WA9 4FB, including St Anne's Catholic Primary School (Good), Sutton Oak CofE Primary School (Good) and St Cuthbert's Catholic High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA9 4FB?

The closest station to WA9 4FB is St Helens Junction, about 151 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA9 4FB?

WA9 4FB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,631 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA9 4FB (Bold & Clock Face) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for St Helens South and Whiston covering WA9 4FB is Marie Rimmer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Brendan Moss (Reform UK) and John Leonard Pinnington (Reform UK).