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WA9 4PW

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Sutton North West

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Detailed insights for WA9 4PW

Overview

Postcode WA9 4PW is located in a major urban area, within the Sutton North West ward of St. Helens in the North West region, and forms part of the Bold & Clock Face area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% 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 nearest station is St Helens Junction, about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
1.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Bold & Clock Face has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,870 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Bold & Clock Face has an average crime rate, with approximately 53.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.2%

Approximately 1.2% 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 rail, approximately 247 ft away from WA9 4PW.

Flood risk

No risk

Bold & Clock Face near WA9 4PW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is St Helens Junction located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA9 4PW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

St Helens Junction

N/A

Walking directions to St Helens Junction
0.7 mi

Lea Green

N/A

Walking directions to Lea Green

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
363
Population density
3,746.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.26(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.43(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.22(-20%)
Vehicle crime
4.81(-20%)
Drugs
3.61(-7%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
340
93.66%
Other White
15
4.13%
African
6
1.65%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.28%
Arab
1
0.28%
Total population: 363

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
86
27.83%
Level 3 (A level)
64
20.71%
No qualifications
59
19.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
13.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
8.41%
Total 16+ residents: 309

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
76
47.2%
Owns outright
58
36.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
14.29%
Other social rented
2
1.24%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.24%
Total households: 161

Property prices in Sutton North West

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£239
Sales (last 12 months)101
Typical range (middle 50%)£172K – £253K

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £239 per square foot) in Sutton North West area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £321,995.

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 North West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£280,486£257
Flats1£255,000£221
Semi-Detached54£224,048£237
Terraced24£174,250£228

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sutton North West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sutton North West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£204,500£156,500
2026£250,000£186,000£120,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sutton North West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sutton North West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£258£217£223
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sutton North West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sutton North West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA9 4PW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA9 4PW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Aug 20254, Leach Lane, St Helens, WA9 4PXTerracedFreehold£100,000
06 Feb 202614, Grassendale, St Helens, WA9 4AUSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
27 Nov 20255, Grassendale, St Helens, WA9 4AUSemi-DetachedFreehold£242,000
25 Sept 202533, Grassendale, St Helens, WA9 4AUSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
23 Apr 20256, Grassendale, St Helens, WA9 4AUSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000

Schools

In the WA9 4PW postcode area, located within Bold & Clock Face, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA9 4PW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySherdley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySutton Oak CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA9 4PW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA9 4PW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCost Savers124 Ridgewood Drive, St Helens, WA9 3XTWalking directions to Cost Savers
0.4 miGo Local64 Junction Lane, St Helens, WA9 3JNWalking directions to Go Local
0.5 miBP ShopWorsley Brow, St Helens, WA9 3EZWalking directions to BP Shop
0.5 miMorrisons Daily29 Peckers Hill Road, St Helens, WA9 3LQWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 4PW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Anthony Albert Johnson

Sutton North West - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Mark Barry Johnson

Sutton North West - 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 North WestE05014133
ParishSt. Helens, unparished areaE43000278
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bold & Clock FaceE02001427
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)St. Helens 022HE01033796
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA9 4PW

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

The area around WA9 4PW records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 4PW?

The median sale price around WA9 4PW in Bold & Clock Face is £225,000 (about £239 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA9 4PW?

There are 8 schools close to WA9 4PW, including St Anne's Catholic Primary School (Good), Sherdley Primary School (Good) and Sutton Oak CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA9 4PW?

The closest station to WA9 4PW is St Helens Junction, about 654 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA9 4PW?

WA9 4PW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,870 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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.