WA11 — ST HELENS | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WA11

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WA11 is £223,413, which is 28% below the Cheshire average of £311,410.

Properties in WA11 cost 22.2% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WA11 have fallen 16.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£366,715	209
Semi-detached	£191,737	780
Terraced	£134,305	388
Flat	£98,933	45
All types	£223,413	1472

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WA11

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 23.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WA11 has a crime rate well 71% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

10.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

1.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

1.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in WA11

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WA11 has 15 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Ashurst Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Grange Valley Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Legh Vale Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St. Mary's Blackbrook Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

188,861

Population

Median Age

30%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

30.0%

Private rent

13.0%

Social rent

20.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WA11 are 323.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

323.0 Mbps

Avg Download

58.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

90%

Superfast Coverage

79%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WA11 is collected by Warrington Council. The Band D rate is £1,691/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

WA11 — ST HELENS

Area Summary

WA11 (ST HELENS) offers affordable property prices (£223,413, 22% below national average), low crime (71% below national average), 15 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (323 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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WA10

ST HELENS

£179K

▼ 3.1% YoY

WA12

NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS

£220K

▼ 3.9% YoY

WA13

LYMM

£450K

▼ 14.1% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WA11?

The average house price in WA11 (ST HELENS) is £223,413, based on 1472 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 22% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 16.1% over the past year.

Is WA11 a safe area to live?

Crime in WA11 is significantly below the national average (23.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (10.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WA11?

There are 15 schools in or near WA11. 20% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in WA11?

Council tax in WA11 is collected by Warrington Council. The Band D rate is £1,691 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in WA11?

The average broadband download speed in WA11 is 323 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 90% of premises, ultrafast to 79%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WA11 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 30% of homes in WA11 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 20% are social housing. The total population is approximately 188,861.