Severn Close Billinge, St. Helens
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (WN5), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 37501739.
- Sales: 15 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £250,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, D: 5, E: 2, F: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 C; Band D in St. Helens costs £2,403 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 98% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Garswood, about 2.8 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 250 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 71 to 73 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Windermere Medical Centre, about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away.
- People: About 500 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 94% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | £250,000 | £200,000 | £300,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £181,225 | £167,500 | £194,950 |
| 2019 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £167,000 | £167,000 | £167,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £156,500 | £134,000 | £179,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £139,950 | £139,950 | £139,950 |
| 2000 | 1 | £70,000 | £70,000 | £70,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £65,000 | £65,000 | £65,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £40,000 | £40,000 | £40,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Aug 2024 | 12 WN5 7SE | Detached | £200,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Jan 2024 | 2 WN5 7SE | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 26 May 2023 | 1 WN5 7SE | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2021 | 4 WN5 7SE | Detached | £194,950 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Feb 2021 | 1 WN5 7SE | Detached | £167,500 | |
| 22 Mar 2019 | 8 WN5 7SE | Detached | £145,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 May 2017 | 7 WN5 7SE | Detached | £167,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Dec 2013 | 4 WN5 7SE | Detached | £179,000 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Oct 2013 | 10 WN5 7SE | Detached | £134,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Feb 2010 | 2 WN5 7SE | Detached | £240,000 | |
| 12 Oct 2005 | 6 WN5 7SE | Detached | £185,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Oct 2002 | 7 WN5 7SE | Detached | £139,950 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Mar 2000 | 5 WN5 7SE | Semi-detached | £70,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Jul 1999 | 4 WN5 7SE | Detached | £65,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Sep 1995 | 7 WN5 7SE | Detached | £40,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 57 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (9). Built: 1967-1975 (6); 1950-1966 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (9).
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 C (53% of about 600 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.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 71 m and 73 m above sea level (72 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN5 7QU | 100% | 98% | 98% | 0% |
| WN5 7SE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Garswood 136,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| St Helens Central 669,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Orrell 98,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 19 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 26 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Abbots Way Chadwick Green | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | St Helens Bus Station | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | PoGo Charge | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 19.4 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Windermere Medical Centre | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Fairfield Hospital | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | St Helens Police Station | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Santander | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,300 m² | 250 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 8,990 m² | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 510 m² | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 280 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,380 m² | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 1.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Birchley Hall, a listed building (Grade II*), 450 m (0.3 miles) north-west. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Birchley Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 450 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Birchley Wood | Wood | 610 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Goyt Hey Wood | Wood | 890 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Caleb's Rough | Wood | 940 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Carr Mill Dam | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Tatlock's Hillock | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Barton Clough | Valley | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 13 |
1 of the street's 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 250 m | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Billinge Chapel End Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 330 m | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Carr Mill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchley St Mary's Primary School WN5 7QJ | School/college/university | 260 m | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Masons Arms WN5 7TY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Progress ARC Billinge WN5 7TT | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Nugent House School WN5 7TT | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2023 |
| Birchley St Mary's Catholic Club WN5 7QT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Sep 2023 |
| Galloways WN5 7PF | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Buttylicious WN5 7PF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Varini Cafe WN5 7PF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Spar WN5 7PF | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2023 |
| Billinge Chapel End Labour Club WN5 7PB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Jun 2024 |
| Billinge Chapel End Primary School WN5 7TX | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Avon Road (3); On or near Abbotts Way (2); On or near Trent Road (1); On or near Douglas Avenue (1); On or near Dean Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 62 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 46% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 94% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 69% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 3% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 39% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 51% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 60% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
Nearby streets
Avon Road · Abbotts Way · Brown Heath Avenue · Douglas Avenue · Dean Close · Ellis Road · Startham Avenue · Clifton Road · Powell Drive · Ribble Crescent · Lilac Grove · Trent Road
All the streets in WN5 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.