Postcode insights

WA9 4QR

Meadow Avenue

Bold & Lea Green

Interactive map showing WA9 4QR and surrounding area

Detailed insights for WA9 4QR

Overview

Postcode WA9 4QR is located in a major urban area, within the Bold & Lea Green ward of St. Helens in the North West region, and forms part of the Bold & Clock Face area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% 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 Lea Green, about 0.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
52.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

9/10

Bold & Clock Face has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,166 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Bold & Clock Face has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

52.3%

Approximately 52.3% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 242 ft away from WA9 4QR.

Flood risk

No risk

Bold & Clock Face near WA9 4QR 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA9 4QR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Lea Green

N/A

Walking directions to Lea Green

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
378
Population density
1,395.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.83(+9%)
Public order
13.23(+31%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.65(-30%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.63(-4%)
Other theft
7.48(+13%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
370
97.88%
Other Asian
2
0.53%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.53%
Arab
2
0.53%
Chinese
1
0.26%
Total population: 378

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
94
32.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
15.33%
Level 3 (A level)
42
14.63%
Level 4+ (Degree)
42
14.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
13.94%
Total 16+ residents: 287

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
53
34.64%
Social rents from council
27
17.65%
Owns with a mortgage
26
16.99%
Owns outright
24
15.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
12.42%
Total households: 153

Property prices in Bold & Lea Green

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£225
Sales (last 12 months)150
Typical range (middle 50%)£151K – £259K

Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £225 per square foot) in Bold & Lea Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £1,275,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bold & Lea Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached31£327,000£277
Semi-Detached74£200,000£226
Terraced45£126,000£174

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bold & Lea Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bold & Lea Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£229,000£58,500£119,000£115,000
2017£238,000£75,000£136,000£112,000
2018£225,998£81,000£140,000£99,950
2019£224,373£60,500£150,000£135,000
2020£251,995£63,750£140,750£139,950
2021£267,500£79,000£170,000£140,000
2022£290,000£96,000£174,950£157,000
2023£305,000£76,000£192,500£127,000
2024£327,495£110,000£204,998£157,000
2025£316,168£99,000£197,500£138,000
2026£352,500£190,000£122,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bold & Lea Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bold & Lea Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£193£91£130£135
2017£201£98£158£139
2018£215£105£166£142
2019£206£104£173£157
2020£215£111£157£145
2021£220£122£189£165
2022£233£129£211£184
2023£258£205£223£155
2024£262£166£208£178
2025£273£174£217£171
2026£296£204£179
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bold & Lea Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bold & Lea Green in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA9 4QR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA9 4QR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Aug 202510, Meadow Avenue, St Helens, WA9 4QRSemi-DetachedFreehold£171,000
16 May 202519, Farm Close, St Helens, WA9 4UESemi-DetachedFreehold£140,000
11 Mar 202621, Field Road, St Helens, WA9 4QNSemi-DetachedFreehold£155,000
04 Aug 202528, Cranshaw Avenue, St Helens, WA9 4UROtherFreehold£683
02 Oct 20253, Northfield Close, St Helens, WA9 4UFSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000

Schools

In the WA9 4QR postcode area, located within Bold & Clock Face, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA9 4QR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimarySt Theresa's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryWillow Tree Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.5 miNot applicableAsh Meadow SchoolOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

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

Local councillors

David Edward Hawley

Bold & Lea Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Mark Joseph Hitchen

Bold & Lea Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Samson Chika Egbike

Bold & Lea Green - 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
WardBold & Lea GreenE05014122
ParishBoldE04000023
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bold & Clock FaceE02001427
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)St. Helens 022AE01006898
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA9 4QR

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

The area around WA9 4QR records about 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 4QR?

The median sale price around WA9 4QR in Bold & Clock Face is £200,000 (about £225 per square foot) based on 150 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA9 4QR?

There are 5 schools close to WA9 4QR, including St Theresa's Catholic Primary School (Good), Willow Tree Primary School (Requires improvement) and Ash Meadow School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA9 4QR?

The closest station to WA9 4QR is Lea Green, about 1,516 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA9 4QR?

WA9 4QR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,166 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for St Helens South and Whiston covering WA9 4QR is Marie Rimmer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: David Edward Hawley (Reform UK), Mark Joseph Hitchen (Reform UK) and Samson Chika Egbike (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.