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WA9 4JY

Sutton South East

St. Helens

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Detailed insights for WA9 4JY

Overview

Postcode WA9 4JY 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 low crime levels, with around 34.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% 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 Lea Green, about 0 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Sherdley Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Bold & Clock Face has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,710 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Bold & Clock Face has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% 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 road, approximately 29 ft away from WA9 4JY.

Flood risk

No risk

Bold & Clock Face near WA9 4JY 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA9 4JY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0 mi

Lea Green

N/A

Walking directions to Lea Green

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA9 4JY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSherdley ParkLargeWalking directions to Sherdley Park

Area Profile

Population
281
Population density
1,300.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.29(-54%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.61(-58%)
Shoplifting
7.61(+32%)
Drugs
4.84(+24%)
Vehicle crime
4.15(-31%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
269
95.73%
Other White
5
1.78%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.71%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.71%
Other Asian
1
0.36%
Total population: 281

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
63
25%
Level 4+ (Degree)
60
23.81%
Level 3 (A level)
40
15.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
11.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
11.51%
Total 16+ residents: 252

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
81
63.78%
Owns with a mortgage
32
25.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.09%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.57%
Shared ownership
1
0.79%
Total households: 127

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 4JY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA9 4JY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Nov 202533, Clock Face Road, St Helens, WA9 4JZTerracedFreehold£110,000
31 Oct 202551, Old Elton Head Road, St Helens, WA9 5RJDetachedLeasehold£327,000
27 Aug 202540, Severn Close, St Helens, WA9 4TPSemi-DetachedFreehold£138,000
19 Mar 2026281, Mill Lane, St Helens, WA9 4EYTerracedLeasehold£153,000
30 Jun 2025245, Mill Lane, St Helens, WA9 4EYTerracedLeasehold£135,000

Schools

In the WA9 4JY postcode area, located within Bold & Clock Face, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA9 4JY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryEaves Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryThe Sutton AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimarySherdley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA9 4JY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA9 4JY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miPremier S&C174 Mill Lane, St Helens, WA9 4HFWalking directions to Premier S&C
0.4 miAldi107 Clock Face Road, Clock Face, WA9 4LUWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miMorrisons DailyUnit 6 Four Acre Lane, St Helens, WA9 4BZWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 miHeron FoodsFour Acre Lane, St Helens, WA9 4BZWalking directions to Heron Foods

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 4JY, 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 022FE01006911
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA9 4JY

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

The area around WA9 4JY records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 4JY?

The median sale price around WA9 4JY 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 4JY?

There are 10 schools close to WA9 4JY, including Eaves Primary School (Good), The Sutton Academy (Good) and Sherdley Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA9 4JY?

The closest station to WA9 4JY is Lea Green, about 47 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA9 4JY?

WA9 4JY scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,710 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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