Postcode WA9 5SY 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 105.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Thatto Heath is £34,310 per year. The nearest station is Lea Green located about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Platt's Field.
Thatto Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,976 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Thatto Heath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 105.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.6% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 206 ft away from WA9 5SY.
Thatto Heath near WA9 5SY 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Lea Green | N/A | Walking directions to Lea Green |
| 0.8 mi | Thatto Heath | N/A | Walking directions to Thatto Heath |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Platt's Field | Small | Walking directions to Platt's Field |
Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Bold & Lea Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £606,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £341,995 |
| Flats | 1 | £99,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 71 | £195,000 |
| Terraced | 42 | £142,500 |
10 year median price trend in Bold & Lea Green
In the WA9 5SY postcode area, located within Thatto Heath, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA9 5SY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Elton Head Road, Sutton Heath, St Helens, WA9 5BT | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.