Postcode insights

WA9 5RG

Prestwick Close

Bold & Lea Green

Interactive map showing WA9 5RG and surrounding area

Detailed insights for WA9 5RG

Overview

Postcode WA9 5RG is located in a rural town, within the Bold & Lea Green ward of St. Helens in the North West region, and forms part of the Nutgrove & Lea Green area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Nutgrove & Lea Green is £50,432 per year. The nearest station is Rainhill, about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Nutgrove & Lea Green has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,034 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Nutgrove & Lea Green has a low crime rate, with approximately 46 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.2%

Approximately 4.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Nutgrove & Lea Green is £50,432 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 136 ft away from WA9 5RG.

Flood risk

No risk

Nutgrove & Lea Green near WA9 5RG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Rainhill located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA9 5RG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Rainhill

N/A

Walking directions to Rainhill

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
309
Population density
8,497.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.43(-35%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.73(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.37(-65%)
Public order
6.02(-41%)
Other theft
3.9(-41%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
290
93.85%
Other White
7
2.27%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.29%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.65%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.65%
Total population: 309

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
97
43.89%
Level 3 (A level)
45
20.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
14.03%
No qualifications
22
9.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
8.14%
Total 16+ residents: 221

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
87
72.5%
Owns outright
18
15%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.83%
Other social rented
4
3.33%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.5%
Total households: 120

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 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA9 5RG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA9 5RG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 202634, Prestwick Close, St Helens, WA9 5RGTerracedLeasehold£105,000
19 Dec 202540, Prestwick Close, St Helens, WA9 5RGTerracedLeasehold£164,999
22 Aug 202514, Prestwick Close, St Helens, WA9 5RGTerracedLeasehold£192,000
26 Jun 20254, Washington Close, St Helens, WA9 5TFDetachedLeasehold£385,000
04 Sept 20256, Steetley Drive, St Helens, WA9 5GYDetachedLeasehold£330,000

Schools

In the WA9 5RG postcode area, located within Nutgrove & Lea Green, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA9 5RG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimarySt John Vianney Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miNurseryRainhill Community NurseryLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.7 miSecondaryRainhill High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores 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 5RG, 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)Nutgrove & Lea GreenE02006936
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)St. Helens 025DE01032905
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced2012-09-01

Frequently asked questions about WA9 5RG

Is WA9 5RG (Nutgrove & Lea Green) safe?

The area around WA9 5RG records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, criminal damage and arson and public order.

What is the average house price near WA9 5RG?

The median sale price around WA9 5RG in Nutgrove & Lea Green is £200,000 (about £225 per square foot) based on 150 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA9 5RG?

There are 9 schools close to WA9 5RG, including St John Vianney Catholic Primary School (Good), Rainhill Community Nursery (Outstanding) and Rainhill High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA9 5RG?

The closest station to WA9 5RG is Rainhill, about 1,254 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA9 5RG?

WA9 5RG scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,034 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA9 5RG (Nutgrove & Lea Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for St Helens South and Whiston covering WA9 5RG 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.