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WA9 4PH

Leach Lane

Sutton South East

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Detailed insights for WA9 4PH

Overview

Postcode WA9 4PH 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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 79% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
23
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
2.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Sutton Leach has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,055 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Sutton Leach has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.9%

Approximately 2.9% 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 4PH.

Flood risk

Low

Sutton Leach near WA9 4PH has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lea Green located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA9 4PH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Lea Green

N/A

Walking directions to Lea Green
0.6 mi

St Helens Junction

N/A

Walking directions to St Helens Junction

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
415
Population density
5,214.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.56(-69%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.4(-62%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.4(-81%)
Other theft
2.04(-69%)
Drugs
1.36(-65%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
385
92.77%
Other White
20
4.82%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.72%
Arab
3
0.72%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.48%
Total population: 415

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
125
34.92%
Level 3 (A level)
80
22.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
13.69%
No qualifications
36
10.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
9.22%
Total 16+ residents: 358

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
67
38.29%
Owns outright
56
32%
Private landlord or letting agency
45
25.71%
Other social rented
4
2.29%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.14%
Total households: 175

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 4PH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA9 4PH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Dec 2025110, Leach Lane, St Helens, WA9 4PHSemi-DetachedFreehold£119,700
09 Feb 2026100, Riddell Way, St Helens, WA9 4YSDetachedFreehold£400,000
27 Oct 20255, The Gardens, St Helens, WA9 4PNSemi-DetachedFreehold£264,000
15 Jul 20251, The Gardens, St Helens, WA9 4PNSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000
20 Jun 202512, The Gardens, St Helens, WA9 4PNSemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA9 4PH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySherdley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWillow Tree Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA9 4PH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBest-one111 Leach Lane, Sutton Leach, St Helens, WA9 4PSWalking directions to Best-one
0.2 miPremier S&C174 Mill Lane, St Helens, WA9 4HFWalking directions to Premier S&C
0.4 miCost Savers124 Ridgewood Drive, St Helens, WA9 3XTWalking directions to Cost Savers
0.5 miAldi107 Clock Face Road, Clock Face, WA9 4LUWalking directions to Aldi

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 4PH, 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 020GE01006901
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA9 4PH

Is WA9 4PH (Sutton Leach) safe?

The area around WA9 4PH records about 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 4PH?

The median sale price around WA9 4PH 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 4PH?

There are 9 schools close to WA9 4PH, including Sherdley Primary School (Good), St Anne's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Willow Tree Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA9 4PH?

The closest station to WA9 4PH is Lea Green, about 925 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA9 4PH?

WA9 4PH scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,055 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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