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WN5 7PN

Holt Crescent

Billinge & Seneley Green

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Detailed insights for WN5 7PN

Overview

Postcode WN5 7PN 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 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 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 1.9 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
49.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Billinge has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,914 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 48% 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

49.6%

Approximately 49.6% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 286 ft away from WN5 7PN.

Flood risk

No risk

Billinge near WN5 7PN 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
253
Population density
3,446.9 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
246
97.23%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.19%
Other White
2
0.79%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.4%
Irish
1
0.4%
Total population: 253

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
54
25.84%
Level 4+ (Degree)
43
20.57%
Level 3 (A level)
37
17.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
13.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
11.48%
Total 16+ residents: 209

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
47
38.84%
Owns outright
25
20.66%
Owns with a mortgage
25
20.66%
Social rents from council
13
10.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.09%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Billinge & Seneley Green

Median price: £232,750
Price per sq ft: £249
Sales (last 12 months): 126
Typical range (middle 50%): £192K – £284K

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.

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
Detached31£360,000£293
Semi-Detached75£220,000£244
Terraced16£177,500£206
Flats4£77,500£155

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£345,000£80,000£226,000£202,500
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£292£131£235£211
2026£274£162£248£206
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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN5 7PN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN5 7PN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 May 20263, Holt Crescent, Wigan, WN5 7PNSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
18 Dec 202559, Holt Crescent, Wigan, WN5 7PNSemi-DetachedFreehold£263,000
31 Oct 202563, Holt Crescent, Wigan, WN5 7PNSemi-DetachedFreehold£198,000
12 Sept 202515, Holt Crescent, Wigan, WN5 7PNSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
04 Jul 202521, Holt Avenue, Wigan, WN5 7PWSemi-DetachedFreehold£163,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN5 7PN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableNugent House SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBillinge Chapel End Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN5 7PN

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for St. Helens district.

Band A£1,602
Band B£1,869
Band C£2,136
Band D£2,403
Band E£2,937
Band F£3,472
Band G£4,006
Band H£4,807

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 7PN, 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 7PN

Is WN5 7PN (Billinge) safe?

The area around WN5 7PN 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 7PN?

The median sale price around WN5 7PN in Billinge & Seneley Green is £232,750 (about £249 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WN5 7PN?

There are 4 schools close to WN5 7PN, including St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Good), Nugent House School (Good) and Billinge Chapel End Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WN5 7PN?

WN5 7PN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,914 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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