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WN5 Area Report

St. Helens

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated May 2026

£173,279
Median Price
Postcode district (WN5)
LOW
Crime Level
Postcode district (WN5)
10
Schools Nearby
45/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
7.2/10

Investment Score

Good

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in WN5

Rental Yield
5
Price Growth
10
Safety
9
Schools
7
Transport
4.5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
9.1
Climate Resilience
6

Crime Statistics

LOW CRIMEPostcode district (WN5)

Low crime area - significantly below average for this region.

0
Crimes/month
77
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend↓ Decreasing

2025-04: 1
2025-05: 2
2025-06: 1
2025-07: 1
2025-08: 1
2025-09: 1
2025-10: 0
2025-11: 0
2025-12: 0
2026-01: 0
2026-02: 1
2025-042026-02

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (St. Helens)

DECILE 5/10 — 40–50% most deprived

St. Helens has roughly average deprivation compared to the rest of England.

income
5
employment
4
education
5
health
3
crime
5
housing
8
environment
5

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

6
Primary
2
Secondary
1
Sixth Form
1
Special
10
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 10 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

37.9
Avg Attainment 8
-10.8% vs national (42.5)
38%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 45.4%
WELL BELOW NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 12 secondary schools in St. Helens

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

45/100
Moderate transport - bus links available, may need connections for tube/rail.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in WN5 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£300,000
374 sales
Semi-detached
£179,500
1,200 sales
Terraced
£127,000
1,038 sales
Flat
£88,000
80 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for WN5. For the headline WN5 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+27.4%
1 Year Change
rising
Market Status
WN5
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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E
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £2,444/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
1.5/10
Light restrictions
Designation Stack
1
1 designation
Climate Resilience
6/10
Mixed
Planning Constraints:
Green BeltBuilt-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (8)
  • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer
  • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
  • Solar PV panels on roof
  • Heat pump (air source) external unit
  • Front porch (under 3 m²)
  • Outbuilding / garden room
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (2)
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

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Source: planning.data.gov.uk

Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~50 Mbps
Max Available~500 Mbps
Superfast+ Yes
Full Fibre× No

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Air Quality

Low

Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No current flood alerts in this area.

Source: Environment Agency

Walkability

45/100

Moderate walkability - some amenities nearby but others require transport.

Within ½ mile:10 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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Price TrendsCost of LivingFlatsHousesDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced

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Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

10.4°C
Avg Temperature
1240mm
Annual Rainfall
2643h
Sunshine/Year
21.7 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: July
Coldest: January
Wettest: September
Driest: April
Now: 14.9°C, Partly cloudyHumidity: 77%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

49 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.2/5
Average Rating
73%
Rated Good or Very Good
49
Total Establishments
A Stars Early EducationCaring Premises
5/5
The Lean KitchenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
4/5
Hollies Bakes N TreatsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
4/5
Pemberton LocalRetailers - other
Exempt
Lamberhead Green WM ClubPub/bar/nightclub
4/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Energy & Carbon Intensity

Grid region: Unknown

36%
Renewable Energy
62g
CO₂/kWh
low
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

wind 35.6%nuclear 34.3%gas 13.9%imports 10.5%biomass 5.7%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

Elevation

70m
Elevatedabove sea level

At 70m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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