Postcode WA9 5AF 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 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 nearest station is Lea Green, about 0 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Sherdley Park.
Thatto Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,013 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Thatto Heath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 313.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Thatto Heath is £34,310 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 29 ft away from WA9 5AF.
Thatto Heath near WA9 5AF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lea Green located about 0 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Lea Green | N/A | Walking directions to Lea Green |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sherdley Park | Large | Walking directions to Sherdley Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £327,000 | £277 |
| Semi-Detached | 74 | £200,000 | £226 |
| Terraced | 45 | £126,000 | £174 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA9 5AF.
In the WA9 5AF postcode area, located within Thatto Heath, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA9 5AF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Clock Face Road, St. Helens, WA9 4NG | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | Burnage Avenue, St. Helens, WA9 4BZ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for St. Helens district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WA9 5AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Edward Hawley
Bold & Lea Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Mark Joseph Hitchen
Bold & Lea Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Samson Chika Egbike
Bold & Lea Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Marie Rimmer
St Helens South and Whiston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA9 5AF 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.
The median sale price around WA9 5AF in Thatto Heath is £200,000 (about £225 per square foot) based on 150 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to WA9 5AF, including Eaves Primary School (Good), The Sutton Academy (Good) and Sherdley Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA9 5AF is Lea Green, about 21 m away.
WA9 5AF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,013 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for St Helens South and Whiston covering WA9 5AF 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).
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.