Postcode insights

WA9 4HA

Mill Lane

Sutton North West

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Detailed insights for WA9 4HA

Overview

Postcode WA9 4HA 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 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 nearest station is Lea Green, about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Sutton Leach has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,298 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Sutton Leach has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 144 ft away from WA9 4HA.

Flood risk

No risk

Sutton Leach near WA9 4HA 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 4HA
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

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
247
Population density
3,538.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.67(+1%)
Other crime
6.16(+148%)
Public order
5.48(-46%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.79(-47%)
Drugs
4.79(+23%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
233
94.72%
Other Asian
6
2.44%
Chinese
4
1.63%
Other White
3
1.22%
Total population: 246

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
58
26.85%
Level 4+ (Degree)
50
23.15%
Level 3 (A level)
35
16.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
15.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
10.19%
Total 16+ residents: 216

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
53
40.77%
Owns with a mortgage
42
32.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
20.77%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.85%
Other social rented
3
2.31%
Total households: 130

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 4HA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA9 4HA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Jul 2025210, Mill Lane, St Helens, WA9 4HATerracedLeasehold£116,000
21 Mar 202517, Thames Road, St Helens, WA9 4HBTerracedLeasehold£105,000
26 Feb 20251, Thames Road, St Helens, WA9 4HBTerracedLeasehold£100,000
14 Feb 2025308, New Street, St Helens, WA9 4TWSemi-DetachedFreehold£153,000
16 Jan 2026193, Mill Lane, St Helens, WA9 4HGDetachedFreehold£415,000

Schools

In the WA9 4HA postcode area, located within Sutton Leach, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA9 4HA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimarySherdley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryEaves Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWillow Tree Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA9 4HA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA9 4HA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAldiClock Face Road, St. Helens, WA9 4NGWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miCost Savers124 Ridgewood Drive, St Helens, WA9 3XTWalking directions to Cost Savers

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 4HA, 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 020FE01006897
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA9 4HA

Is WA9 4HA (Sutton Leach) safe?

The area around WA9 4HA 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, drugs and public order.

What is the average house price near WA9 4HA?

The median sale price around WA9 4HA 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 4HA?

There are 9 schools close to WA9 4HA, including Sherdley Primary School (Good), Eaves Primary School (Good) and Willow Tree Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA9 4HA?

The closest station to WA9 4HA is Lea Green, about 451 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA9 4HA?

WA9 4HA scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,298 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA9 4HA (Sutton Leach) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for St Helens South and Whiston covering WA9 4HA 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).

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.