Postcode WN5 7LN is located in a rural town, within the Billinge & Seneley Green ward of St. Helens in the North West region, and forms part of the Billinge area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 17.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 84% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Billinge is £43,094 per year. The nearest station is Garswood, about 1.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Bankes Park.
Billinge has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,163 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Billinge has a very low crime rate, with approximately 17.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Billinge is £43,094 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN5 7LN.
Billinge near WN5 7LN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Garswood located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bankes Park | Small | Walking directions to Bankes Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £346,500 | £279 |
| Semi-Detached | 72 | £216,500 | £243 |
| Terraced | 15 | £170,000 | £209 |
| Flats | 3 | £80,000 | £162 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN5 7LN.
In the WN5 7LN postcode area, located within Billinge, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN5 7LN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | Main Street, St. Helens, WN5 7PE | 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.
Elected local representatives for WN5 7LN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jennifer Anne Gerrard
Billinge & Seneley Green - Elected 7 May 2026
John Terence Porter
Billinge & Seneley Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Matthew Kent
Billinge & Seneley Green - Elected 7 May 2026
David Baines
St Helens North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WN5 7LN records about 17 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around WN5 7LN in Billinge is £225,000 (about £243 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to WN5 7LN, including St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge (Requires improvement), Nugent House School (Good) and Billinge Chapel End Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WN5 7LN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,163 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 North covering WN5 7LN 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).
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.