Postcode insights

WN5 7TE

Ashfield Crescent

Billinge & Seneley Green

Interactive map showing WN5 7TE and surrounding area

Detailed insights for WN5 7TE

Overview

Postcode WN5 7TE 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 very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% 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 1.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

2/10

Billinge has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,591 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Billinge has a low crime rate, with approximately 39 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% 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 328 ft away from WN5 7TE.

Flood risk

No risk

Billinge near WN5 7TE 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
290
Population density
3,197.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.97(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.96(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.25(-76%)
Other crime
3.54(+43%)
Shoplifting
2.13(-63%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
284
97.93%
African
2
0.69%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.69%
Indian
1
0.34%
Irish
1
0.34%
Total population: 290

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
106
41.57%
Level 3 (A level)
46
18.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
12.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
11.76%
No qualifications
26
10.2%
Total 16+ residents: 255

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
79
68.1%
Owns with a mortgage
35
30.17%
Shared ownership
1
0.86%
Other social rented
1
0.86%
Total households: 116

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 7TE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN5 7TE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Apr 202664, Ashfield Crescent, Wigan, WN5 7TEDetachedFreehold£380,000
30 Jan 20266, Garswood Road, Wigan, WN5 7THSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
14 Aug 20257, Garswood Road, Wigan, WN5 7THDetachedFreehold£282,500
10 Sept 20252, Stretton Avenue, Wigan, WN5 7TGDetachedFreehold£540,000
14 Apr 202624, Carr Mill Crescent, Wigan, WN5 7TSDetachedFreehold£575,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN5 7TE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableNugent House SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Aidan's CofE Primary School BillingeVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryBillinge Chapel End Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN5 7TE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op FoodMain Street, St. Helens, WN5 7PEWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 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 7TE, 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 002CE01006806
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WN5 7TE

Is WN5 7TE (Billinge) safe?

The area around WN5 7TE records about 39 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 7TE?

The median sale price around WN5 7TE 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 7TE?

There are 4 schools close to WN5 7TE, including Nugent House School (Good), St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge (Requires improvement) and Billinge Chapel End Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WN5 7TE?

WN5 7TE scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,591 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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