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WA9 4NF

Croyde Place

Sutton South East

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Detailed insights for WA9 4NF

Overview

Postcode WA9 4NF is located in a major urban area, within the Sutton South East ward of St. Helens in the North West region, and forms part of the Sutton Leach area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% 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 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Sutton Leach has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,748 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Sutton Leach has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Sutton Leach is £39,713 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 289 ft away from WA9 4NF.

Flood risk

No risk

Sutton Leach near WA9 4NF 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA9 4NF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Lea Green

N/A

Walking directions to Lea Green

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
332
Population density
6,110.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.24(-59%)
Drugs
9(+131%)
Public order
6.23(-38%)
Shoplifting
5.54(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.54(-69%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
323
97%
Other White
8
2.4%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.3%
Other
1
0.3%
Total population: 333

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
24.48%
No qualifications
54
18.62%
Level 3 (A level)
51
17.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
16.9%
Apprenticeship
28
9.66%
Total 16+ residents: 290

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
81
58.27%
Owns with a mortgage
42
30.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
7.91%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.6%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Sutton South East

Median price£185,000
Price per sq ft£219
Sales (last 12 months)81
Typical range (middle 50%)£134K – £240K

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £219 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
Detached13£308,000£275
Semi-Detached38£202,500£240
Terraced29£125,000£160
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£292,500£194,225£125,000
2026£388,500£200,000£143,750
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£274£237£155
2026£208£236£189
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 4NF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA9 4NF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 May 202541, Shirwell Grove, St Helens, WA9 4NESemi-DetachedLeasehold£230,000
08 May 202641, Ilfracombe Road, St Helens, WA9 4NBSemi-DetachedFreehold£193,000
07 Feb 202523, Beech Avenue, St Helens, WA9 4LQSemi-DetachedFreehold£193,500
26 Sept 202515, Appledore Grove, St Helens, WA9 4NGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£153,000
11 Jul 20257, Ash Grove, St Helens, WA9 4LHSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000

Schools

In the WA9 4NF postcode area, located within Sutton Leach, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA9 4NF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryWillow Tree Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimarySherdley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Theresa's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA9 4NF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA9 4NF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAldiClock Face Road, St. Helens, WA9 4NGWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miMorrisons DailyBurnage Avenue, St. Helens, WA9 4BZWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miHeron FoodsBurnage Avenue, St. Helens, WA9 4BZWalking directions to Heron Foods

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 4NF, 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)Sutton LeachE02001425
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)St. Helens 020EE01006896
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA9 4NF

Is WA9 4NF (Sutton Leach) safe?

The area around WA9 4NF records about 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 4NF?

The median sale price around WA9 4NF in Sutton Leach is £185,000 (about £219 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA9 4NF?

There are 8 schools close to WA9 4NF, including Willow Tree Primary School (Requires improvement), Sherdley Primary School (Good) and St Theresa's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA9 4NF?

The closest station to WA9 4NF is Lea Green, about 690 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA9 4NF?

WA9 4NF scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,748 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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.