Higher Lane - WA11 8BJ
Key Postcode Insights
WA11 8BJ is a residential postcode situated on Higher Lane, Rainford, St. Helens, WA11 with 4 addresses.
It ranks as the 188th largest and 898th 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 4 properties: 4 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £477,388
- 10 Year change
- up 43.9%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,922pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 49.9%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £303/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.8%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
WA11 8BJ is a residential postcode situated on Higher Lane, Rainford, St. Helens, WA11 with 4 addresses.
It ranks as the 188th largest and 898th 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 4 properties: 4 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £477,388
- 10 Year change
- up 43.9%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,922pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 49.9%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £303/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.8%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin WA11 8BJ
- 129 Higher Lane
4 Bed Mid-century House
- 131 Higher Lane
3 Bed Early-century House
- 133 Higher Lane
Unknown
- 135 Higher Lane
Unknown
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in WA11 8BJ sold for £399,950 on 12th February 2026. Since then prices are up an average of 0.3%.
The current average value in the postcode is £477,388.
The WA11 8BJ Sales Market has increased by 43.9% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 0.7% | £477,388 |
| June 2025 | 2.6% | £473,845 |
| June 2024 | 1.7% | £461,846 |
| June 2023 | 3.5% | £454,046 |
| June 2022 | 10.6% | £438,643 |
| June 2021 | 7.6% | £396,769 |
| June 2020 | 4.4% | £368,771 |
| June 2019 | 2% | £353,143 |
| June 2018 | 2.5% | £346,171 |
| June 2017 | 1.8% | £337,802 |
| June 2016 | 3.2% | £331,769 |
| June 2015 | 3% | £321,449 |
| June 2014 | 3.5% | £312,181 |
| June 2013 | -0.5% | £301,548 |
| June 2012 | -0.9% | £302,928 |
| June 2011 | -2.5% | £305,669 |
| June 2010 | 5.8% | £313,596 |
| June 2009 | -8.2% | £296,278 |
| June 2008 | -2.3% | £322,896 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £330,549 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,922.
The WA11 8BJ Rental Market has increased by 49.9% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 0.9% | £1,922pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.6% | £1,904pcm |
| June 2024 | 5.7% | £1,820pcm |
| June 2023 | 11.3% | £1,721pcm |
| June 2022 | 7% | £1,547pcm |
| June 2021 | 8% | £1,445pcm |
| June 2020 | 0.9% | £1,338pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.8% | £1,326pcm |
| June 2018 | 1.7% | £1,316pcm |
| June 2017 | 0.9% | £1,294pcm |
| June 2016 | 3.6% | £1,282pcm |
| June 2015 | 0.6% | £1,237pcm |
| June 2014 | 1.3% | £1,229pcm |
| June 2013 | -0.3% | £1,214pcm |
| June 2012 | 0.6% | £1,217pcm |
| June 2011 | 2.8% | £1,211pcm |
| June 2010 | 4.1% | £1,177pcm |
| June 2009 | -2% | £1,131pcm |
| June 2008 | 1.1% | £1,154pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £1,142pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 12th February 2026 for £399,950 and since then the market in the area has increased by 0.3%. The postcode has had a total of 4 sales since 1995.
WA11 8BJ has seen 1 sale in the last three years and 1 sale in the last twelve months.
- Sold Feb 2026£399,950 | 4 Bed House129, Higher Lane, St. Helens, WA11 8BJ129, Higher Lane, St. Helens, WA11 8BJ
- Sold Dec 2022£330,000 | 3 Bed House131, Higher Lane, St. Helens, WA11 8BJ131, Higher Lane, St. Helens, WA11 8BJ
- Sold Feb 2007£272,500 | 4 Bed House129, Higher Lane, St. Helens, WA11 8BJ129, Higher Lane, St. Helens, WA11 8BJ
- Sold May 2000£230,000 | 5 Bed House133, Higher Lane, St. Helens, WA11 8BJ133, Higher Lane, St. Helens, WA11 8BJ
Nearby Postcodes
WA11 8BJ is the 188th largest and the 898th most expensive postcode out of the 979 postcodes in the WA11 area.
- WA11 8NJ, Higher Lane, Rainford, St. Helens, WA11WA11 8NJ1 Addresses|60 m away
- WA11 8BL, Rookery Lane, Rainford, St. Helens, WA11WA11 8BL17 Addresses|181 m away
- WA11 8BD, Heron Grove, Rainford, St. Helens, WA11WA11 8BD17 Addresses|193 m away
- WA11 8BE, Finch Avenue, Rainford, St. Helens, WA11WA11 8BE12 Addresses|243 m away
- WA11 8BQ, Higher Lane, Rainford, St. Helens, WA11WA11 8BQ29 Addresses|250 m away
Property Types
- 1 mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979
- 1 early-century house built between 1912 and 1935
- 2 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (1)
- early-century house (1)
- Unknown (2)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 2 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (1)
- C (1)
- G (0)
- D (0)
- No EPC (2)
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 School900 m away
- Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School1.4 km away
- Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School1.4 km away
- Rainford High School1.3 km away
- Cowley International College3.9 km away
- De La Salle School4.7 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to WA11 8BJ is Rainford station, which is 2.4 kilometres away.
- Rainford|2.4 km away
- Upholland|4.1 km away
- Orrell|5.6 km away
- St Helens Central|5.7 km away