Living in WA11, St. Helens
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WA11 in St. Helens. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
House price index data isn't available for this area right now.
What actually sold around WA11
68 recorded home sales on the streets around central WA11 in the last 2 years, with a median of £163,500 and a range from £73,000 to £420,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 WASDALE AVENUE, WA11 7EU | semi-detached | £185,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 24 WASDALE AVENUE, WA11 7EU | semi-detached | £185,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 9 DEVOKE AVENUE, WA11 7DT | semi-detached | £124,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 116 LINGMELL AVENUE, WA11 7AX | semi-detached | £110,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 18 ROSTHWAITE GROVE, WA11 7BG | terraced | £154,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 51 WYTHBURN CRESCENT, WA11 7HG | terraced | £158,000 | 2026-05-01 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
29 schools within 3 miles , of which 80% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Billinge Chapel End Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Ashurst Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| St. Mary's Blackbrook Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.7 mi |
| Rivington Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.7 mi |
21 state primary and 4 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 15.0% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 14.8% |
| Skilled trades | 13.9% |
| Professional occupations | 11.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 10.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
70 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WA11 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on St. Helens's figures.
Common questions about WA11
What do houses actually sell for in WA11?
The median of 68 recorded sales around central WA11 in the last 2 years is £163,500, ranging from £73,000 to £420,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WA11?
29 schools sit within 3 miles of central WA11, and 80% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WA11?
70 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WA11 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is WA11 at risk of flooding?
Central WA11 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is WA11 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 80% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £163,500; the area sits in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 70 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WA11 safe?
70 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WA11 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? WA11 or WA10, WA11 or WA9, WA11 or WN4.
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