Higher Lane - WA11 8QU
Key Postcode Insights
WA11 8QU is a residential postcode situated on Higher Lane, Crank, St. Helens, WA11 with 4 addresses.
It ranks as the 198th largest and 774th most expensive of the 979 postcodes in the WA11 area. The most common property type is a early-century house built between 1912 and 1935.
The postcode contains a total of 4 properties: 4 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £278,520
- 10 Year change
- up 44.8%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,188pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 50.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £217/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.1%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
WA11 8QU is a residential postcode situated on Higher Lane, Crank, St. Helens, WA11 with 4 addresses.
It ranks as the 198th largest and 774th most expensive of the 979 postcodes in the WA11 area. The most common property type is a early-century house built between 1912 and 1935.
The postcode contains a total of 4 properties: 4 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £278,520
- 10 Year change
- up 44.8%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,188pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 50.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £217/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.1%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin WA11 8QU
- 293 Higher Lane
Unknown
- 295 Higher Lane
3 Bed Early-century House
- 297 Higher Lane
Unknown
- 307 Higher Lane
Unknown
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in WA11 8QU sold for £204,000 on 14th October 2016. Since then prices are up an average of 44.4%.
The current average value in the postcode is £278,520.
The WA11 8QU Sales Market has increased by 44.8% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 0.5% | £278,520 |
| June 2025 | 2.7% | £277,203 |
| June 2024 | 1.3% | £269,848 |
| June 2023 | 3.6% | £266,361 |
| June 2022 | 11.2% | £256,985 |
| June 2021 | 8.1% | £231,095 |
| June 2020 | 3.9% | £213,823 |
| June 2019 | 1.8% | £205,876 |
| June 2018 | 3.1% | £202,189 |
| June 2017 | 1.9% | £196,024 |
| June 2016 | 3.4% | £192,344 |
| June 2015 | 2.7% | £186,046 |
| June 2014 | 3.4% | £181,115 |
| June 2013 | -0.3% | £175,172 |
| June 2012 | -0.7% | £175,681 |
| June 2011 | -2.6% | £176,956 |
| June 2010 | 5.7% | £181,741 |
| June 2009 | -7.8% | £171,947 |
| June 2008 | -3% | £186,585 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £192,341 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,188.
The WA11 8QU Rental Market has increased by 50.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 0.8% | £1,188pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.3% | £1,178pcm |
| June 2024 | 5.8% | £1,129pcm |
| June 2023 | 11.3% | £1,068pcm |
| June 2022 | 6.8% | £959pcm |
| June 2021 | 8.2% | £898pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.3% | £830pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.8% | £819pcm |
| June 2018 | 1.5% | £812pcm |
| June 2017 | 1.4% | £800pcm |
| June 2016 | 3.8% | £789pcm |
| June 2015 | 0.5% | £760pcm |
| June 2014 | 1.3% | £756pcm |
| June 2013 | -0.4% | £747pcm |
| June 2012 | 0.8% | £750pcm |
| June 2011 | 3% | £744pcm |
| June 2010 | 4.6% | £722pcm |
| June 2009 | -2.6% | £690pcm |
| June 2008 | 1.4% | £709pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £699pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 14th October 2016 for £204,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 44.4%. The postcode has had a total of 5 sales since 1995.
WA11 8QU has seen no sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Oct 2016£204,000 | 3 Bed House295, Higher Lane, St. Helens, WA11 8QU295, Higher Lane, St. Helens, WA11 8QU
- Sold Feb 2015£110,000 | 3 Bed House295, Higher Lane, St. Helens, WA11 8QU295, Higher Lane, St. Helens, WA11 8QU
- Sold Nov 2006£365,000 | 3 Bed House297, Higher Lane, St. Helens, WA11 8QU297, Higher Lane, St. Helens, WA11 8QU
- Sold Jul 1999£197,500 | 4 Bed House293, Higher Lane, St. Helens, WA11 8QU293, Higher Lane, St. Helens, WA11 8QU
- Sold Mar 1995£190,000 | 4 Bed House307, Higher Lane, St. Helens, WA11 8QU307, Higher Lane, St. Helens, WA11 8QU
Nearby Postcodes
WA11 8QU is the 198th largest and the 774th most expensive postcode out of the 979 postcodes in the WA11 area.
- WA11 8QT, Moss Lane, Crank, St. Helens, WA11WA11 8QT3 Addresses|193 m away
- WA11 8QS, Higher Lane, Crank, St. Helens, WA11WA11 8QS20 Addresses|297 m away
- WA11 8NE, Higher Lane, Rainford, St. Helens, WA11WA11 8NE8 Addresses|313 m away
- WA11 7SF, Crank Hill, Crank, St. Helens, WA11WA11 7SF2 Addresses|349 m away
- WA11 8RU, Red Cat Lane, Crank, St. Helens, WA11WA11 8RU3 Addresses|392 m away
Property Types
- 1 early-century house built between 1912 and 1935
- 3 other addresses of unknown type
- early-century house (1)
- Unknown (3)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 1 property.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (1)
- No EPC (3)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Sep 2024£650,000 | 5 Bed House309, Higher Lane, St. Helens, WA11 8QS309, Higher Lane, St. Helens, WA11 8QS
- Sold Nov 2006£365,000 | 3 Bed House297, Higher Lane, St. Helens, WA11 8QU297, Higher Lane, St. Helens, WA11 8QU
- Sold Feb 2024£325,000 | 3 Bed House341, Higher Lane, St. Helens, WA11 8QS341, Higher Lane, St. Helens, WA11 8QS
Schools Nearby
- Rainford CofE Primary School2.2 km away
- Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School2.5 km away
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School2.5 km away
- Rainford High School2.5 km away
- Cowley International College3.1 km away
- De La Salle School4.3 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to WA11 8QU is Rainford station, which is 3.5 kilometres away.
- Rainford|3.5 km away
- Upholland|4.0 km away
- St Helens Central|4.8 km away
- Orrell|5.1 km away
