Postcode WN5 7LX is located in a rural town, within the Billinge & Seneley Green area 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 median sale price in Billinge & Seneley Green is £232,750 (around £249 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £192,000 and £284,375. The nearest station is Garswood, about 1.6 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 15,788 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 48% 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 29.0% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 230 ft away from WN5 7LX.
Billinge near WN5 7LX 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 1.6 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 126 recent sales, the median property price is £232,750 (about £249 per square foot) in Billinge & Seneley Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £850,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £360,000 | £293 |
| Semi-Detached | 75 | £220,000 | £244 |
| Terraced | 16 | £177,500 | £206 |
| Flats | 4 | £77,500 | £155 |
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 | £345,000 | £80,000 | £226,000 | £202,500 |
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 | £292 | £131 | £235 | £211 |
| 2026 | £274 | £162 | £248 | £206 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN5 7LX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Feb 2026 | 53, Claremont Road, Wigan, WN5 7LU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £174,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 80, Claremont Road, Wigan, WN5 7LU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 07 May 2026 | 24, Recreation Drive, Wigan, WN5 7LY | Flats | Leasehold | £75,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 1, School Brow, Wigan, WN5 7NU | Terraced | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2025 | 13, School Brow, Wigan, WN5 7NU | Detached | Freehold | £500,000 |
In the WN5 7LX postcode area, located within Billinge, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN5 7LX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier Top Shop | 22 Newton Road, Wigan, WN5 7LA | Walking directions to Premier Top Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Main Street, St. Helens, WN5 7PE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 3 Rainford Road, Billinge, Wigan, WN5 7PF | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for St. Helens district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WN5 7LX, 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 7LX 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 7LX in Billinge & Seneley Green is £232,750 (about £249 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to WN5 7LX, including St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge (Requires improvement), Nugent House School (Good) and St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WN5 7LX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,788 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 7LX 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).