Postcode WA9 4FS 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 Sutton Leach area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% 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 South East is £185,000 (around £229 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £142,375 and £232,500. The nearest station is Lea Green, about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Sutton Leach has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,324 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Sutton Leach has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 46.0% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 32 ft away from WA9 4FS.
Sutton Leach near WA9 4FS 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Lea Green | N/A | Walking directions to Lea Green |
| 1 mi | St Helens Junction | N/A | Walking directions to St Helens Junction |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £229 per square foot) in Sutton South East area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,500 up to £415,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £308,750 | £270 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £197,500 | £241 |
| Terraced | 31 | £130,000 | £159 |
| Flats | 1 | £100,000 | £133 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £194,225 | £123,750 |
| 2026 | £307,500 | £195,000 | £140,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £235 | £151 |
| 2026 | £240 | £245 | £165 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA9 4FS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun 2026 | 398, Leach Lane, St Helens, WA9 4NA | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £230,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 434, Leach Lane, St Helens, WA9 4NA | Detached | Freehold | £388,500 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 10, Minehead Grove, St Helens, WA9 4PB | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 27 May 2026 | 43, Taunton Avenue, St Helens, WA9 4NU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 19 Jan 2026 | 40, Taunton Avenue, St Helens, WA9 4NU | Other | Freehold | £5,750 |
In the WA9 4FS postcode area, located within Sutton Leach, there are 6 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 | Willow Tree Primary School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Jul 2022. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Sherdley Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Jul 2017. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Theresa's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Feb 2026. |
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA9 4FS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | 107 Clock Face Road, Clock Face, WA9 4LU | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Premier S&C | 174 Mill Lane, St Helens, WA9 4HF | Walking directions to Premier S&C |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | Four Acre Lane, St Helens, WA9 4BZ | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Unit 6 Four Acre Lane, St Helens, WA9 4BZ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 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 4FS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Brendan Moss
Sutton South East - Elected 7 May 2026
John Leonard Pinnington
Sutton South East - Elected 7 May 2026
Marie Rimmer
St Helens South and Whiston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA9 4FS records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, other crime and public order.
The median sale price around WA9 4FS in Sutton South East is £185,000 (about £229 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to WA9 4FS, including Willow Tree Primary School (Requires improvement), Sherdley Primary School (Good) and St Theresa's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WA9 4FS is Lea Green, about 918 m away.
WA9 4FS scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,324 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 4FS 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).