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WA9

ST HELENS

Cheshire, North West, England

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WA9 encompasses ST HELENS and its surrounding areas in Cheshire, North West.

Avg price £181,263
1yr change ▼ 1.5%
Crime 29% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£181,263

▼ 1.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

37% below national avg

Crime Rate

57.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

29% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

22 schools

Broadband Speed

368 Mbps

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.

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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

£172K £176K £180K £183K £187K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

8

Good

2

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 WA9 are 368.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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368.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

91%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about WA9 ST HELENS

What is the average house price in WA9 ST HELENS?
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 ST HELENS 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 is the population of WA9 ST HELENS?
The population of WA9 (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 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 are schools like in WA9 ST HELENS?
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.

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