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WA9 4TR

Lea Green Business Park

Bold & Lea Green

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Detailed insights for WA9 4TR

Overview

Postcode WA9 4TR is located in a major urban area, within the Bold & Lea Green area of St. Helens in the North West region, and forms part of the Thatto Heath area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 313.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.9× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Thatto Heath is £34,310 per year. The median sale price in Bold & Lea Green is £213,500 (around £231 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £160,250 and £266,986. The nearest station is Lea Green, about 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Brickfields Daisyfields.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
313
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
27.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

Thatto Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,997 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Thatto Heath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 313.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27.6%

Approximately 27.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Thatto Heath is £34,310 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 313 ft away from WA9 4TR.

Flood risk

No risk

Thatto Heath near WA9 4TR 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 4TR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Lea Green

N/A

Walking directions to Lea Green

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA9 4TR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBrickfields DaisyfieldsLargeWalking directions to Brickfields Daisyfields

Area Profile

Population
585
Population density
162.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
151.94(+2529%)
Violence and sexual offences
131.92(+254%)
Drugs
41.22(+957%)
Public order
34.75(+243%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.21(+74%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
493
84.13%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
38
6.48%
Other White
18
3.07%
Chinese
12
2.05%
Indian
9
1.54%
Total population: 586

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
153
33.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
76
16.49%
No qualifications
74
16.05%
Level 3 (A level)
74
16.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
55
11.93%
Total 16+ residents: 461

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
84
34.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
47
19.11%
Other social rented
46
18.7%
Owns outright
36
14.63%
Social rents from council
22
8.94%
Total households: 246

Property prices in Bold & Lea Green

Median price: £213,500
Price per sq ft: £231
Sales (last 12 months): 150
Typical range (middle 50%): £160K – £267K

Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £213,500 (about £231 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
Detached33£321,995£281
Semi-Detached73£212,000£221
Terraced44£144,000£184

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£320,000£99,000£209,500£138,000
2026£312,799£191,000£169,000
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£276£174£221£171
2026£294£208£212
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 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA9 4TR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA9 4TR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Jun 20253, Harrier Court, Eurolink Business Park, St Helens, WA9 4YROtherLeasehold£550,000
10 Apr 202616, Ripley Way, St Helens, WA9 5NTTerracedFreehold£188,000
04 Aug 20257, Aitken Way, St Helens, WA9 5TRTerracedFreehold£200,000
30 Jan 202634, Oakdale Drive, St Helens, WA9 5TUDetachedFreehold£325,000
25 Apr 202532, Oakdale Drive, St Helens, WA9 5TUDetachedFreehold£285,000

Schools

In the WA9 4TR postcode area, located within Thatto Heath, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA9 4TR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimarySutton Manor Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miNurseryRainhill Community NurseryLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.7 miPrimarySt John Vianney Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 4TR, 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
ParishSt. Helens, unparished areaE43000278
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Thatto HeathE02006935
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)St. Helens 024EE01006912
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1997-06-01

Frequently asked questions about WA9 4TR

Is WA9 4TR (Thatto Heath) safe?

The area around WA9 4TR records about 313 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, shoplifting and public order.

What is the average house price near WA9 4TR?

The median sale price around WA9 4TR in Bold & Lea Green is £213,500 (about £231 per square foot) based on 150 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA9 4TR?

There are 9 schools close to WA9 4TR, including Sutton Manor Community Primary School (Good), Rainhill Community Nursery (Outstanding) and St John Vianney Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA9 4TR?

The closest station to WA9 4TR is Lea Green, about 1,455 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA9 4TR?

WA9 4TR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,997 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA9 4TR (Thatto Heath) in Parliament and on the local council?

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