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WA9 4PE

Porlock Avenue

Sutton South East

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Detailed insights for WA9 4PE

Overview

Postcode WA9 4PE 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 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 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 0.4 miles away. There are 7 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
3.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Sutton Leach has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,348 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 41% least 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

3.3%

Approximately 3.3% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA9 4PE.

Flood risk

No risk

Sutton Leach near WA9 4PE 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 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA9 4PE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Lea Green

N/A

Walking directions to Lea Green
1 mi

St Helens Junction

N/A

Walking directions to St Helens Junction

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
274
Population density
7,703.1 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
265
96.72%
White and Black African (mixed)
5
1.82%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.73%
Caribbean
1
0.36%
Other White
1
0.36%
Total population: 274

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
59
24.79%
Level 4+ (Degree)
51
21.43%
Level 3 (A level)
48
20.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
15.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
8.4%
Total 16+ residents: 238

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
62
51.67%
Owns with a mortgage
40
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
10%
Other social rented
4
3.33%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.67%
Total households: 120

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 4PE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA9 4PE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 20269, Porlock Avenue, St Helens, WA9 4PESemi-DetachedLeasehold£200,000
18 Jul 202520, Porlock Avenue, St Helens, WA9 4PESemi-DetachedLeasehold£179,950
10 Jul 202613, Bideford Avenue, St Helens, WA9 4PFSemi-DetachedLeasehold£225,000
01 Jun 202639, Bideford Avenue, St Helens, WA9 4PFSemi-DetachedFreehold£155,000
11 Dec 202525, Bideford Avenue, St Helens, WA9 4PFSemi-DetachedLeasehold£222,500

Schools

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

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

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimarySherdley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryEaves Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA9 4PE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA9 4PE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAldi107 Clock Face Road, Clock Face, WA9 4LUWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miPremier S&C174 Mill Lane, St Helens, WA9 4HFWalking directions to Premier S&C
0.4 miMorrisons DailyUnit 6 Four Acre Lane, St Helens, WA9 4BZWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miHeron FoodsFour Acre Lane, St Helens, WA9 4BZWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.4 miBest-one111 Leach Lane, Sutton Leach, St Helens, WA9 4PSWalking directions to Best-one

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 4PE, 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 4PE

Is WA9 4PE (Sutton Leach) safe?

The area around WA9 4PE 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 4PE?

The median sale price around WA9 4PE 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 4PE?

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

What is the nearest station to WA9 4PE?

The closest station to WA9 4PE is Lea Green, about 646 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA9 4PE?

WA9 4PE scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,348 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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