WA9 — ST HELENS | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WA9

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WA9 is £181,263, which is 42% below the Cheshire average of £311,410.

Properties in WA9 cost 36.8% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WA9 have fallen 1.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£300,948	378
Semi-detached	£180,366	852
Terraced	£116,799	920
Flat	£96,631	95
All types	£181,263	2328

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WA9

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

With 57.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WA9 has a crime rate well 29% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in WA9

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WA9 has 22 schools within or near its boundaries, including 8 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Pace	Other	Not inspected	mi
Allanson Street Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Robins Lane Community Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Thatto Heath Community Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Sutton Manor Community Primary School	Primary	Good	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 WA9 are 368.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

368.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

91%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WA9 is collected by Warrington Council. The Band D rate is £1,638/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

WA9 — ST HELENS

Area Summary

WA9 (ST HELENS) offers affordable property prices (£181,263, 37% below national average), low crime (29% below national average), 22 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (368 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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WA8

WIDNES

£254K

▼ 14.7% YoY

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£179K

▼ 3.1% YoY

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£223K

▼ 16.1% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WA9?

The average house price in WA9 (ST HELENS) is £181,263, based on 2328 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 37% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 1.5% over the past year.

Is WA9 a safe area to live?

Crime in WA9 is significantly below the national average (57.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (20.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (4.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WA9?

There are 22 schools in or near WA9. 36% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 8 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in WA9?

Council tax in WA9 is collected by Warrington Council. The Band D rate is £1,638 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in WA9?

The average broadband download speed in WA9 is 368 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 91%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WA9 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 30% of homes in WA9 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 20% are social housing. The total population is approximately 188,861.