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WN5 7LZ

Recreation Drive

Billinge & Seneley Green

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Detailed insights for WN5 7LZ

Overview

Postcode WN5 7LZ 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 low crime levels, with around 45.9 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 Billinge is £43,094 per year. 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.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
21.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Billinge has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,978 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Billinge has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.2%

Approximately 21.2% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Billinge is £43,094 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 128 ft away from WN5 7LZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Billinge near WN5 7LZ 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WN5 7LZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBankes ParkSmallWalking directions to Bankes Park

Area Profile

Population
243
Population density
3,041.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.24(-51%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.43(-47%)
Public order
9.43(-7%)
Other theft
6.29(-5%)
Other crime
3.77(+52%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
231
95.06%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
2.47%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.82%
Chinese
1
0.41%
Indian
1
0.41%
Total population: 243

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
61
28.64%
Level 3 (A level)
39
18.31%
No qualifications
37
17.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
12.68%
Apprenticeship
25
11.74%
Total 16+ residents: 213

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
51
43.22%
Owns with a mortgage
27
22.88%
Other social rented
14
11.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.86%
Social rents from council
11
9.32%
Total households: 118

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN5 7LZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN5 7LZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jul 20251, School Brow, Wigan, WN5 7NUTerracedFreehold£245,000
05 Jun 202513, School Brow, Wigan, WN5 7NUDetachedFreehold£500,000
30 Sept 202580, Claremont Road, Wigan, WN5 7LUSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
03 Mar 202616, Gorsey Brow Close, Wigan, WN5 7NYSemi-DetachedLeasehold£232,500
03 Mar 202614, Gorsey Brow Close, Wigan, WN5 7NYDetachedFreehold£277,000

Schools

In the WN5 7LZ postcode area, located within Billinge, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN5 7LZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Aidan's CofE Primary School BillingeVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.4 miNot applicableNugent House SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN5 7LZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN5 7LZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op FoodMain Street, St. Helens, WN5 7PEWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miSpar3 Rainford Road, Billinge, Wigan, WN5 7PFWalking directions to Spar

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 WN5 7LZ, 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
ParishBillinge Chapel EndE04000022
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BillingeE02001407
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)St. Helens 002AE01006802
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WN5 7LZ

Is WN5 7LZ (Billinge) safe?

The area around WN5 7LZ 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near WN5 7LZ?

The median sale price around WN5 7LZ in Billinge is £225,000 (about £243 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WN5 7LZ?

There are 4 schools close to WN5 7LZ, 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.

How deprived is the area around WN5 7LZ?

WN5 7LZ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,978 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WN5 7LZ (Billinge) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for St Helens North covering WN5 7LZ 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.