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WA9 5EQ

Kilburn Grove

Thatto Heath

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Detailed insights for WA9 5EQ

Overview

Postcode WA9 5EQ is located in a major urban area, within the Thatto Heath ward of St. Helens in the North West region, and forms part of the Thatto Heath area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below 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 Thatto Heath, about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Thatto Heath Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
0.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Thatto Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,701 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Thatto Heath has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.6%

Approximately 0.6% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA9 5EQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Thatto Heath near WA9 5EQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Thatto Heath located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA9 5EQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Thatto Heath

N/A

Walking directions to Thatto Heath

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA9 5EQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miThatto Heath ParkLargeWalking directions to Thatto Heath Park
0.4 miPlatt's FieldSmallWalking directions to Platt's Field

Area Profile

Population
437
Population density
5,575.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.71(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.09(+34%)
Public order
10.18(0%)
Drugs
8.27(+112%)
Other theft
4.45(-33%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
416
95.41%
Other White
7
1.61%
Indian
5
1.15%
Irish
5
1.15%
Other Asian
1
0.23%
Total population: 436

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
119
30.99%
Level 4+ (Degree)
87
22.66%
Level 3 (A level)
56
14.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
11.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
9.9%
Total 16+ residents: 384

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
87
53.37%
Owns with a mortgage
58
35.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
10.43%
Social rents from council
1
0.61%
Total households: 163

Property prices in Thatto Heath

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£202
Sales (last 12 months)121
Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £253K

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £202 per square foot) in Thatto Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £22,500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Thatto Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£333,500£270
Semi-Detached47£182,000£215
Terraced39£130,000£162
Flats7£100,000£173

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Thatto Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thatto Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£245,000£120,000£122,500£70,000
2017£246,000£95,000£119,250£78,000
2018£236,475£82,000£117,500£72,500
2019£240,000£128,000£118,750£85,500
2020£258,000£126,600£125,000£91,500
2021£280,000£71,500£144,000£95,000
2022£263,500£95,000£160,000£107,500
2023£323,498£141,750£174,000£117,500
2024£324,995£138,875£182,000£120,000
2025£342,500£99,500£189,250£126,250
2026£315,500£97,500£181,500£130,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thatto Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thatto Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£170£173£131£94
2017£181£152£135£93
2018£177£149£138£99
2019£189£192£144£106
2020£191£168£144£122
2021£212£115£158£117
2022£267£166£194£139
2023£244£206£201£147
2024£263£200£214£148
2025£272£172£210£163
2026£270£173£229£150
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thatto Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Thatto Heath in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA9 5EQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA9 5EQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Sept 20254, Kilburn Grove, St Helens, WA9 5EQTerracedLeasehold£154,000
29 Jan 20266, Radley Street, St Helens, WA9 5EGSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
17 Dec 202537, Senator Road, St Helens, WA9 5THDetachedFreehold£302,000
15 Apr 202517, Senator Road, St Helens, WA9 5THDetachedFreehold£270,000
08 May 202626, Parliament Street, St Helens, WA9 5RESemi-DetachedFreehold£177,000

Schools

In the WA9 5EQ postcode area, located within Thatto Heath, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA9 5EQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryThatto Heath Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Austin's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryNutgrove Methodist Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA9 5EQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA9 5EQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCo-op FoodElton Head Road, Sutton Heath, St Helens, WA9 5BTWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 5EQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Emma Victoria Beck

Thatto Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Jack Joseph Benyon

Thatto Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

James William Long

Thatto Heath - 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
WardThatto HeathE05014135
ParishSt. Helens, unparished areaE43000278
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Thatto HeathE02006935
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)St. Helens 024CE01006907
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA9 5EQ

Is WA9 5EQ (Thatto Heath) safe?

The area around WA9 5EQ records about 87 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, shoplifting and public order.

What is the average house price near WA9 5EQ?

The median sale price around WA9 5EQ in Thatto Heath is £180,000 (about £202 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA9 5EQ?

There are 5 schools close to WA9 5EQ, including Thatto Heath Community Primary School (Good), St Austin's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Nutgrove Methodist Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA9 5EQ?

The closest station to WA9 5EQ is Thatto Heath, about 541 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA9 5EQ?

WA9 5EQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,701 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA9 5EQ (Thatto Heath) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for St Helens South and Whiston covering WA9 5EQ is Marie Rimmer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Emma Victoria Beck (Reform UK), Jack Joseph Benyon (Reform UK) and James William Long (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.