Travers' Entry St. Helens
19 addresses across 7 postcodes (WA9), about 800 m (0.5 miles) long, classed as a b road. USRN 37501958.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (A: 1, B: 1, C: 5).
- 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 67% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is St Helens Junction, about 790 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 130 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 33 to 37 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 19 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Rainbow Medical Centre, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,960 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 77% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 16 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
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 48 m². Most common: Bungalow, mid-terrace (3); Bungalow, end-terrace (2); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 2007-2011 (5); 1900-1929 (1); 2003-2006 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
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 (37% of about 2,310 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)
- Travers Farm, Travers Entry, Bold, St Helens, WA9 4TF, permissioned (180 m)
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 4 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 8 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 4TF | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WA9 4FT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WA9 4EB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 6 | unlikely |
| WA9 4JG | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| WA9 4LP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WA9 4TE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WA9 4ZJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 19 addresses are between 33 m and 37 m above sea level (36 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA9 4EB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WA9 4FT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WA9 4JG | 100% | 100% | 95% | 0% |
| WA9 4LP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WA9 4TE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WA9 4TF | 67% | 67% | 67% | 0% |
| WA9 4ZJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | St Helens Junction 206,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Lea Green 401,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) | |
| St Helens Central 669,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lotus Gardens Bold | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | St Helens Bus Station | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 15.2 km (9.4 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rainbow Medical Centre | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rainbow Pharmacy | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | St Helens Hospital | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Sutton Police Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | Worsley Brow Service Station, Sutton Cashzone | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 130 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 560 m² | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 4.2 ha | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3,400 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 2.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Old Moat House Medieval Moat, Bold, a scheduled monument, 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Old Moat House Medieval Moat, Bold | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wheatacre Wood | Wood | 870 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Lodge Wood | Wood | 890 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Maypole Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Waterdale Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Dog Kennel Plantation | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) south |
| Littlewood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 14 | 19 |
5 of the street's 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Oak CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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) |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Burtonwood Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Bold Convenience Store WA9 4TE | Retailers - other | 90 m | 5 Very good | 7 Apr 2024 |
| New Bold Coffee Shop and Deli WA9 4TE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near The Pastures (7); On or near Azalea Gardens (3); On or near Crocus Gardens (2); On or near Jasmine Gardens (2); On or near Iberis Gardens (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 77% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 29% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 70% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 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 | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 3 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 to 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
- WA9 4TF: 12 addresses
- WA9 4FT: 2 addresses of 26 in the postcode
- WA9 4EB: 1 address of 23 in the postcode
- WA9 4JG: 1 address of 29 in the postcode
- WA9 4LP: 1 address of 37 in the postcode
- WA9 4TE: 1 address of 29 in the postcode
- WA9 4ZJ: 1 address of 41 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Azalea Gardens · New Bold Court · Begonia Gardens · Jasmine Gardens · Iberis Gardens · Hydrangea Way · Anemone Way · Lotus Gardens · Crocus Gardens · The Pastures · Lavender Gardens · Marigold 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.