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WA11

ST HELENS

Cheshire, North West, England

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WA11 is the postcode district for ST HELENS, located in Cheshire, North West.

Avg price £223,413
1yr change ▼ 16.1%
Crime 71% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£223,413

▼ 16.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

22% below national avg

Crime Rate

23.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

71% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

15 schools

Broadband Speed

323 Mbps

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.

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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

£200K £213K £226K £239K £253K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

188,861

Population

62

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.

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323.0 Mbps

Avg Download

58.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

90%

Superfast Coverage

79%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about WA11 ST HELENS

What is the average house price in WA11 ST HELENS?
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 ST HELENS 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 is the population of WA11 ST HELENS?
The population of WA11 (ST HELENS) is approximately 188,861 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 30% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 20% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in WA11 ST HELENS?
There are 15 schools in or near WA11. 20% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

Nearby Postcodes

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WA13

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▼ 14.1% YoY

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