Extension View St Helens, St. Helens
5 addresses across 3 postcodes (WA9), about 30 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 37500664.
- Flood: 6 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in St. Helens costs £2,403 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is St Helens Junction, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Sutton Park, is about 160 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 33 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Marshalls Cross Medical Centre, about 320 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 530 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 75% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 95 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb 2018 | 7 WA9 3NT | Other | £67,500 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in St. Helens in 2026-27: Band D £2,403 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,602 | £1,869 | £2,136 | £2,403 | £2,937 | £3,472 | £4,006 | £4,807 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (45% of about 1,950 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land at 22 Waterdale Crescent, St. Helens WA9 3PD, permissioned (250 m)
- Fishwicks Industrial Estate, Baxters Lane, St. Helens, WA9 3NA, not permissioned (290 m)
- Land at Waterdale Crescent, Sutton, WA9 3PG, not permissioned (310 m)
- Land Between Sutton Road Lancots Lane and Dismantled Railway Line, Lancots Lane, St Helens, WA9 3EX, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Land at Baxters Lane, St. Helens, WA9 3EE, permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Viridor Glass Recycling, Lancots Lane, St. Helens, WA9 3GL, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Land adjacent St. Helens Hospital, Marshalls Cross Road, St. Helens Town Centre, WA9 3BY, not permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Former Pumping Station, Sutton Road, St. Helens Town Centre, WA9 3EW, permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 4 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| WA9 3NT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WA9 3NH | not in 2 or 3 | 4 / 2 / 4 | unlikely |
| WA9 3NR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 33 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA9 3NH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WA9 3NR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WA9 3NT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | St Helens Junction 206,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Lea Green 401,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | |
| St Helens Central 669,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 41 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Baxters Lane Sutton | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | St Helens Bus Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Birchley Street Car Park | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 14.5 km (9 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Marshalls Cross Medical Centre | 320 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Clarks Pharmacy | 130 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | St Helens Hospital | 320 m |
| Police station | Sutton Police Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Compass Group - St Helens Hospital Cashzone | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sutton Park 8.2 ha | 160 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Sherdley Park 47 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 70 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Parr Depot Allotments 1.2 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 60 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Cannington Shaw Bottle Shop, Sherdley Works, a scheduled monument, 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cannington Shaw Bottle Shop, Sherdley Works | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Number nine Tank House: the Jubilee glassworks 100m south west of the Government Offices on Chalon Way | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Landscape associated with the former Pilkingtons Headquarters complex | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Waterdale Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 520 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Delph Wood | Wood | 760 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Round Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Grove's Dam | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) west |
| The Dam | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Eccleston Hill | Hill | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 5 |
1 of the street's 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for St. Helens: see them on the St. Helens page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robins Lane Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 290 m | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sutton Oak CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Eaves Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sherdley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Allanson Street Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Sutton Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Willow Tree Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Requires improvement (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robins Cafe WA9 3NT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2025 |
| The Bowling Green WA9 3NQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2024 |
| Robins Lane Chippy WA9 3NU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 4 Good | 9 Mar 2026 |
| The Red Lion Hotel WA9 3PB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Go Local WA9 3XL | Retailers - other | 240 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 9 Nov 2025 |
| Topboy WA9 3PD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Clarks Pharmacy WA9 3PB | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Robins Lane Primary School WA9 3NF | School/college/university | 290 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Company Shop Ltd WA9 3GL | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Alpro Consultancy WA9 3PH | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2024 |
| Spice of Life - St Helens Hospital | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Costa Coffee | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Ward Kitchens | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2026 |
| GA's Cafe WA9 3DH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jul 2026 |
| AKL Convenience Store WA9 3NF | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Drugs | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Extension View (19); On or near Robins Lane (19); On or near Massey Street (18); On or near Hughes Street (14); On or near Kenwright Crescent (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 75% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 40% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 11% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 70% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 3 to 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- WA9 3NT: 3 addresses of 4 in the postcode
- WA9 3NH: 1 address of 22 in the postcode
- WA9 3NR: 1 address of 26 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Kenwright Crescent · Crouch Street · Spencer Gardens · Robina Road · Highfield Street · Massey Street · Grace Street · Margaret Avenue · Sand Lodge Close · John Molyneux VC Close · Kent Road · Rose Avenue
All the streets in WA9 and across St. Helens.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.