Scorecross St Helens, St. Helens
5 addresses across 4 postcodes (WA9), about 660 m (0.4 miles) long, classed as a a road. USRN 37502631.
- Flood: 11 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 Lea Green, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Sutton Park, is about 180 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 34 to 39 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Marshalls Cross Medical Centre, about 420 m (0.3 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,060 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 64% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 53 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (37% of about 1,090 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 adjacent St. Helens Hospital, Marshalls Cross Road, St. Helens Town Centre, WA9 3BY, not permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Fishwicks Industrial Estate, Baxters Lane, St. Helens, WA9 3NA, not permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- Land at 22 Waterdale Crescent, St. Helens WA9 3PD, permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- Land at Waterdale Crescent, Sutton, WA9 3PG, not permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
- Land At Manor Street St Helens, not permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
- Land at Baxters Lane, St. Helens, WA9 3EE, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Land site of and to rear of former 251 to 255 New Street, Sutton, St Helens, permissioned (1 km (0.6 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, 7 at medium risk and 11 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 5GL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WA9 5AD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WA9 5GP | not in 2 or 3 | 4 / 1 / 11 | unlikely |
| WA9 5GZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 6 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 5 addresses are between 34 m and 39 m above sea level (36 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA9 5AD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WA9 5GL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WA9 5GP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WA9 5GZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Lea Green 401,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| St Helens Junction 206,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | |
| St Helens Central 669,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Robins Lane Sutton | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | St Helens Bus Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Car parks | North John Street Car Park | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 14.1 km (8.8 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Marshalls Cross Medical Centre | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ipharm | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | St Helens Hospital | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Sutton Police Station | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Compass Group - St Helens Hospital Cashzone | 450 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 | 180 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Sherdley Park 47 ha | 270 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 70 m² | 190 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Harlow Close Allotments 1.5 ha | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 77 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Cannington Shaw Bottle Shop, Sherdley Works, a scheduled monument, 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cannington Shaw Bottle Shop, Sherdley Works | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Number nine Tank House: the Jubilee glassworks 100m south west of the Government Offices on Chalon Way | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Landscape associated with the former Pilkingtons Headquarters complex | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Taylor Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Delph Wood | Wood | 180 m south-west |
| Round Wood | Wood | 550 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Grove's Dam | Lake or reservoir | 690 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Dobb's Wood | Wood | 780 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Garden Wood | Wood | 790 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Eccleston Hill | Hill | 3.2 km (2 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 5 |
3 of the street's 5 addresses are 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 | 360 m | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Eaves Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sherdley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Sutton Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | 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 |
| Allanson Street Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sutton Oak CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John Vianney Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Thatto Heath Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Willow Tree Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Requires improvement (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKL Convenience Store WA9 3NF | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Robins Lane Primary School WA9 3NF | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily WA9 3TX | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Dec 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 |
| Drugs | 8 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Scorecross (22); On or near Bridle Court (16); On or near Bay Tree Grove (8); On or near Green End Lane (3); On or near Delph Hollow Way (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 64% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 26% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 17% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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 5GL: 2 addresses of 13 in the postcode
- WA9 5AD: 1 address of 10 in the postcode
- WA9 5GP: 1 address of 78 in the postcode
- WA9 5GZ: 1 address of 26 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Bay Tree Grove · Walnut Grove · Delph Hollow Way · Bridle Court · Green End Lane · Dellside Grove · Tall Trees · Thornham Avenue · Marshalls Cross Road · Marshall Avenue · Broadgate Avenue · Sullivan's Way
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.