Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the WA9 postcode area, covering St Helens and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£119,699
Median price
£86,750
5-year trend
+279.1%
Total sales
22,573
The WA9 area has 1,085 individual postcodes with 22,573 registered sales. Prices are +69.8% below the national average, with the largest concentration in St Helens. The five-year price movement is +279.1%.
WA9 averages £119,699, placing it in the affordable category, +69.8% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 22,573 recorded sales across 1,085 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in WA9 is +279.1%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
WA9 5JD
£34,185 avg · 188 sales
WA9 5AG
£112,382 avg · 122 sales
WA9 5GP
£151,683 avg · 121 sales
WA9 1SB
£112,284 avg · 120 sales
WA9 5HU
£70,793 avg · 120 sales
WA9 3BH
£54,404 avg · 113 sales
WA9 3GF
£183,144 avg · 110 sales
WA9 4TG
£109,667 avg · 109 sales
WA9 5WG
£130,332 avg · 107 sales
This WA9 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the WA9 postcode area is £119,699, based on 22,573 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is St Helens.
Properties in WA9 average £119,699, which is +69.8% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£86,750) is 27.5% below the average (£119,699), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in WA9 have moved +279.1% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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