Living in WA12, St. Helens
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WA12 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 WA12
119 recorded home sales on the streets around central WA12 in the last 2 years, with a median of £180,000 and a range from £55,757 to £600,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 WHINCHAT AVENUE, WA12 9XF | semi-detached | £188,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| 30 CROSS LANE, WA12 9QD | terraced | £142,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| APARTMENT 22 WHITE CROSS COURT BORRON ROAD, WA12 0DT | flat-maisonette | £102,000 | 2026-06-01 |
| 23 TURNSTONE AVENUE, WA12 9SD | semi-detached | £220,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 58 KING STREET, WA12 9QU | terraced | £91,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 221 CROW LANE EAST, WA12 9UB | terraced | £160,000 | 2026-05-15 |
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
28 schools within 3 miles , of which 80% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The District CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.6 mi |
| Burtonwood Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.6 mi |
| The Byrchall High School | Secondary | Good | 2.0 mi |
| Golborne Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.1 mi |
| St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School | Primary | Good | 2.4 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 |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 21.4% |
| Associate professional and technical | 15.0% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 11.3% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.7% |
| Skilled trades | 9.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
180 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WA12 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 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on St. Helens's figures.
Common questions about WA12
What do houses actually sell for in WA12?
The median of 119 recorded sales around central WA12 in the last 2 years is £180,000, ranging from £55,757 to £600,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WA12?
28 schools sit within 3 miles of central WA12, and 80% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WA12?
180 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WA12 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is WA12 at risk of flooding?
Central WA12 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 WA12 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 £180,000; the area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 180 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WA12 safe?
180 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WA12 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? WA12 or WN4, WA12 or WA3, WA12 or WA2.
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