Postcode insights

WN4 0QN

Elm Avenue

Billinge & Seneley Green

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Detailed insights for WN4 0QN

Overview

Postcode WN4 0QN is located in a major urban area, within the Billinge & Seneley Green ward of St. Helens in the North West region, and forms part of the Garswood area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Garswood is £47,050 per year. The nearest station is Garswood, about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Brocstedes Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
53.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Garswood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,172 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Garswood has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

53.8%

Approximately 53.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Garswood is £47,050 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WN4 0QN.

Flood risk

No risk

Garswood near WN4 0QN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Garswood located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WN4 0QN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Garswood

N/A

Walking directions to Garswood
0.9 mi

Bryn

N/A

Walking directions to Bryn

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WN4 0QN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBrocstedes ParkMediumWalking directions to Brocstedes Park
0.1 miDownall CroftSmallWalking directions to Downall Croft

Area Profile

Population
325
Population density
6,097.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.2(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.52(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.56(-75%)
Vehicle crime
3.26(-46%)
Other crime
1.3(-48%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
318
97.85%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.92%
Chinese
2
0.62%
Irish
2
0.62%
Total population: 325

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
78
32.37%
Level 4+ (Degree)
46
19.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
17.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
12.03%
Level 3 (A level)
27
11.2%
Total 16+ residents: 241

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
39
29.55%
Social rents from council
32
24.24%
Owns with a mortgage
29
21.97%
Owns outright
24
18.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.55%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Billinge & Seneley Green

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£243
Sales (last 12 months)116
Typical range (middle 50%)£185K – £280K

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £243 per square foot) in Billinge & Seneley Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £575,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Billinge & Seneley Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£346,500£279
Semi-Detached72£216,500£243
Terraced15£170,000£209
Flats3£80,000£162

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Billinge & Seneley Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Billinge & Seneley Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£231,000£124,975£146,250£112,498
2017£225,000£140,000£142,000£112,500
2018£210,000£110,000£146,500£104,000
2019£245,000£89,950£158,000£116,750
2020£200,000£143,500£148,000£122,000
2021£250,000£135,000£165,000£132,500
2022£327,500£39,950£210,000£153,000
2023£293,750£192,500£172,500
2024£349,500£51,248£203,500£176,500
2025£354,500£38,000£218,000£165,000
2026£310,000£126,000£220,000£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Billinge & Seneley Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Billinge & Seneley Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£189£137£166£114
2017£201£157£163£125
2018£216£120£169£124
2019£224£147£168£132
2020£200£159£171£142
2021£237£202£193£148
2022£259£143£221£173
2023£252£226£235
2024£281£142£226£193
2025£279£131£235£211
2026£248£212£252£178
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Billinge & Seneley Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Billinge & Seneley Green in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN4 0QN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN4 0QN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Apr 202510, Birch Grove, Wigan, WN4 0QYSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000
08 Oct 202515, Palm Avenue, Wigan, WN4 0QSSemi-DetachedFreehold£173,000
03 Feb 202547, Birch Grove, Wigan, WN4 0QZDetachedFreehold£297,000
25 Feb 202610, Lilac Avenue, Wigan, WN4 0QLSemi-DetachedFreehold£172,500
31 Mar 202582, Rectory Road, Wigan, WN4 0QFDetachedLeasehold£375,000

Schools

In the WN4 0QN postcode area, located within Garswood, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN4 0QN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryRectory CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miNot applicableLearn 4 Life SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryGarswood Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN4 0QN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN4 0QN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Store2 Rectory Road, Downall Green, Wigan, WN4 0QDWalking directions to The Store
0.4 miBargain Booze Select Convenience18-24 Hamilton Road, Garswood, Wigan, WN4 0SFWalking directions to Bargain Booze Select Convenience

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 WN4 0QN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jennifer Anne Gerrard

Billinge & Seneley Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

John Terence Porter

Billinge & Seneley Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Matthew Kent

Billinge & Seneley Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

David Baines

St Helens North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSt. HelensE08000013
Parliamentary ConstituencySt Helens NorthE14001509
ParishSeneley GreenE04000027
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)GarswoodE02001408
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)St. Helens 003BE01006805
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WN4 0QN

Is WN4 0QN (Garswood) safe?

The area around WN4 0QN records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near WN4 0QN?

The median sale price around WN4 0QN in Garswood is £225,000 (about £243 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WN4 0QN?

There are 4 schools close to WN4 0QN, including Rectory CofE Primary School (Good), Learn 4 Life School (Good) and Garswood Primary and Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WN4 0QN?

The closest station to WN4 0QN is Garswood, about 976 m away.

How deprived is the area around WN4 0QN?

WN4 0QN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,172 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WN4 0QN (Garswood) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for St Helens North covering WN4 0QN is David Baines (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Jennifer Anne Gerrard (Reform UK), John Terence Porter (Reform UK) and Matthew Kent (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.