Postcode WA9 4HB 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 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 North West is £197,995 (around £232 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £170,000 and £247,346. The nearest station is Lea Green, about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 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 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.
The average income per household in Sutton Leach is £39,713 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 281 ft away from WA9 4HB.
Sutton Leach near WA9 4HB 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 |
| 0.8 mi | St Helens Junction | N/A | Walking directions to St Helens Junction |
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £197,995 (about £232 per square foot) in Sutton North West area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £321,995.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £280,486 | £257 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £200,000 | £232 |
| Terraced | 20 | £154,250 | £180 |
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 | £282,961 | £210,000 | £156,500 |
| 2026 | £246,250 | £188,500 | £141,750 |
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 | £252 | £231 | £193 |
| 2026 | £259 | £225 | £198 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA9 4HB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jul 2025 | 210, Mill Lane, St Helens, WA9 4HA | Terraced | Leasehold | £116,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 20, Grimshaw Street, St Helens, WA9 4HE | Terraced | Freehold | £173,500 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 233, Mill Lane, St Helens, WA9 4EZ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £92,500 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 193, Mill Lane, St Helens, WA9 4HG | Detached | Freehold | £415,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 69, Humber Crescent, St Helens, WA9 4HD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £187,000 |
In the WA9 4HB postcode area, located within Sutton Leach, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA9 4HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Premier S&C | 174 Mill Lane, St Helens, WA9 4HF | Walking directions to Premier S&C |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | 111 Leach Lane, Sutton Leach, St Helens, WA9 4PS | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | 107 Clock Face Road, Clock Face, WA9 4LU | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Cost Savers | 124 Ridgewood Drive, St Helens, WA9 3XT | Walking directions to Cost Savers |
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 4HB, 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 4HB 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.
The median sale price around WA9 4HB in Sutton North West is £197,995 (about £232 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to WA9 4HB, including Sherdley Primary School (Good), Eaves Primary School (Good) and Willow Tree Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA9 4HB is Lea Green, about 500 m away.
WA9 4HB 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 4HB 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).