Higher Lane - WA11 8AN
Key Postcode Insights
WA11 8AN is a residential postcode situated on Higher Lane, Rainford, St. Helens, WA11 with 5 addresses.
It ranks as the 216th largest and 787th most expensive of the 979 postcodes in the WA11 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 5 properties: 5 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £357,008
- 10 Year change
- up 44.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,407pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 50.3%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £229/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.7%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
WA11 8AN is a residential postcode situated on Higher Lane, Rainford, St. Helens, WA11 with 5 addresses.
It ranks as the 216th largest and 787th most expensive of the 979 postcodes in the WA11 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 5 properties: 5 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £357,008
- 10 Year change
- up 44.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,407pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 50.3%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £229/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.7%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin WA11 8AN
- 39 Higher Lane
4 Bed Mid-century House
- 41 Higher Lane
4 Bed Mid-century House
- 43 Higher Lane
Unknown
- 45 Higher Lane
4 Bed Early-century House
- 47 Higher Lane
4 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in WA11 8AN sold for £290,000 on 18th July 2025. Since then prices are down an average of 0.1%.
The current average value in the postcode is £357,008.
The WA11 8AN Sales Market has increased by 44.6% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 0.4% | £357,008 |
| June 2025 | 2.6% | £355,502 |
| June 2024 | 1.3% | £346,455 |
| June 2023 | 3.7% | £342,036 |
| June 2022 | 11.2% | £329,780 |
| June 2021 | 8.1% | £296,684 |
| June 2020 | 3.9% | £274,511 |
| June 2019 | 1.8% | £264,275 |
| June 2018 | 3.1% | £259,604 |
| June 2017 | 1.9% | £251,697 |
| June 2016 | 3.4% | £246,930 |
| June 2015 | 2.8% | £238,882 |
| June 2014 | 3.3% | £232,402 |
| June 2013 | -0.2% | £224,977 |
| June 2012 | -0.7% | £225,383 |
| June 2011 | -2.7% | £226,965 |
| June 2010 | 5.7% | £233,201 |
| June 2009 | -7.8% | £220,699 |
| June 2008 | -2.9% | £239,475 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £246,569 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,407.
The WA11 8AN Rental Market has increased by 50.3% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 0.7% | £1,407pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.2% | £1,397pcm |
| June 2024 | 5.8% | £1,340pcm |
| June 2023 | 11.4% | £1,267pcm |
| June 2022 | 6.8% | £1,138pcm |
| June 2021 | 8.2% | £1,065pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.3% | £984pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.8% | £972pcm |
| June 2018 | 1.5% | £964pcm |
| June 2017 | 1.4% | £949pcm |
| June 2016 | 3.8% | £936pcm |
| June 2015 | 0.6% | £902pcm |
| June 2014 | 1.2% | £897pcm |
| June 2013 | -0.3% | £887pcm |
| June 2012 | 0.8% | £889pcm |
| June 2011 | 3% | £882pcm |
| June 2010 | 4.6% | £856pcm |
| June 2009 | -2.6% | £819pcm |
| June 2008 | 1.5% | £841pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £828pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 18th July 2025 for £290,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 0.1%. The postcode has had a total of 5 sales since 1995.
WA11 8AN has seen 1 sale in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Jul 2025£290,000 | 4 Bed House39, Higher Lane, St. Helens, WA11 8AN39, Higher Lane, St. Helens, WA11 8AN
- Sold Apr 2018£250,000 | 4 Bed House45, Higher Lane, St. Helens, WA11 8AN45, Higher Lane, St. Helens, WA11 8AN
- Sold Oct 2014£375,000 | 4 Bed House47, Higher Lane, St. Helens, WA11 8AN47, Higher Lane, St. Helens, WA11 8AN
- Sold Aug 2011£285,000 | 4 Bed House41, Higher Lane, St. Helens, WA11 8AN41, Higher Lane, St. Helens, WA11 8AN
- Sold Jan 2000£135,000 | 4 Bed House47, Higher Lane, St. Helens, WA11 8AN47, Higher Lane, St. Helens, WA11 8AN
Nearby Postcodes
WA11 8AN is the 216th largest and the 787th most expensive postcode out of the 979 postcodes in the WA11 area.
- WA11 8AL, Higher Lane, Rainford, St. Helens, WA11WA11 8AL13 Addresses|60 m away
- WA11 8AY, Higher Lane, Rainford, St. Helens, WA11WA11 8AY9 Addresses|81 m away
- WA11 8NR, Muncaster Drive, Rainford, St. Helens, WA11WA11 8NR27 Addresses|156 m away
- WA11 8AJ, Cross Pit Lane, St. Helens, WA11WA11 8AJ25 Addresses|160 m away
- WA11 8BW, Heyes Grove, Rainford, St. Helens, WA11WA11 8BW21 Addresses|170 m away
Property Types
- 3 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 1 early-century house built between 1912 and 1935
- 1 other address of unknown type
- mid-century house (3)
- early-century house (1)
- Unknown (1)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 4 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (1)
- G (0)
- D (2)
- No EPC (1)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Sep 2024£1,150,000 | 5 Bed House106A, Higher Lane, St. Helens, WA11 8AZ106A, Higher Lane, St. Helens, WA11 8AZ
- Sold May 2022£800,000 | 3 Bed House61, Higher Lane, St. Helens, WA11 8AY61, Higher Lane, St. Helens, WA11 8AY
- Sold May 2014£687,000 | 5 Bed HouseMurrays Barn, Higher Lane, St. Helens, WA11 8NUMurrays Barn, Higher Lane, St. Helens, WA11 8NU
Schools Nearby
- Rainford CofE Primary School200 m away
- Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School500 m away
- Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School600 m away
- Rainford High School500 m away
- Cowley International College4.7 km away
- Up Holland High School5.1 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to WA11 8AN is Rainford station, which is 1.6 kilometres away.
- Rainford|1.6 km away
- Upholland|3.9 km away
- Orrell|5.7 km away
- Headbolt Lane|6.5 km away
