Elephant Lane - WA9 5QW
Key Postcode Insights
WA9 5QW is a residential postcode situated on Elephant Lane, Thatto Heath, St. Helens, WA9 with 3 addresses.
It ranks as the 115th largest and 80th most expensive of the 1,223 postcodes in the WA9 area. The most common property type is a mid-century flat built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 3 properties: 3 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £79,953
- 10 Year change
- up 42.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £591pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 47.9%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £149/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 8.9%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
WA9 5QW is a residential postcode situated on Elephant Lane, Thatto Heath, St. Helens, WA9 with 3 addresses.
It ranks as the 115th largest and 80th most expensive of the 1,223 postcodes in the WA9 area. The most common property type is a mid-century flat built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 3 properties: 3 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £79,953
- 10 Year change
- up 42.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £591pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 47.9%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £149/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 8.9%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin WA9 5QW
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in WA9 5QW sold for £75,000 on 8th September 2017. Since then prices are down an average of 0.0%.
The current average value in the postcode is £79,953.
The WA9 5QW Sales Market has increased by 42.1% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.5% | £79,953 |
| June 2025 | 2.2% | £78,000 |
| June 2024 | 3.2% | £76,291 |
| June 2023 | 0.2% | £73,931 |
| June 2022 | 11.7% | £73,763 |
| June 2021 | 7.7% | £66,062 |
| June 2020 | 4% | £61,329 |
| June 2019 | 1.7% | £58,985 |
| June 2018 | 2% | £58,003 |
| June 2017 | 1.1% | £56,845 |
| June 2016 | 1.5% | £56,253 |
| June 2015 | -0.8% | £55,445 |
| June 2014 | 3% | £55,906 |
| June 2013 | -2.2% | £54,277 |
| June 2012 | -3% | £55,472 |
| June 2011 | -5.6% | £57,177 |
| June 2010 | -1.8% | £60,569 |
| June 2009 | -14% | £61,651 |
| June 2008 | -4.4% | £71,651 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £74,985 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £591.
The WA9 5QW Rental Market has increased by 47.9% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.3% | £591pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.7% | £578pcm |
| June 2024 | 9.2% | £552pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.4% | £506pcm |
| June 2022 | 7.7% | £467pcm |
| June 2021 | 5.4% | £434pcm |
| June 2020 | 2.1% | £412pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.9% | £403pcm |
| June 2018 | -0.8% | £400pcm |
| June 2017 | 0.7% | £403pcm |
| June 2016 | 1.9% | £400pcm |
| June 2015 | 0% | £392pcm |
| June 2014 | -1% | £392pcm |
| June 2013 | -0.9% | £396pcm |
| June 2012 | -1% | £400pcm |
| June 2011 | 0.9% | £404pcm |
| June 2010 | -0.9% | £400pcm |
| June 2009 | -8.4% | £403pcm |
| June 2008 | 0.2% | £440pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £439pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 8th September 2017 for £75,000 and since then the market in the area has remained stable. The postcode has had a total of 1 sales since 1995.
WA9 5QW has seen no sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
Nearby Postcodes
WA9 5QW is the 115th largest and the 80th most expensive postcode out of the 1,223 postcodes in the WA9 area.
- WA9 5QQ, Elephant Lane, Thatto Heath, St. Helens, WA9WA9 5QQ3 Addresses|29 m away
- WA9 5QG, Elephant Lane, Thatto Heath, St. Helens, WA9WA9 5QG6 Addresses|64 m away
- WA9 5QN, Carnarvon Street, Thatto Heath, St. Helens, WA9WA9 5QN31 Addresses|80 m away
- WA9 5PS, Nursery Road, St. Helens, WA9WA9 5PS28 Addresses|92 m away
- WA9 5QF, South Street, Thatto Heath, St. Helens, WA9WA9 5QF17 Addresses|95 m away
Property Types
- 1 mid-century flat built between 1936 and 1979
- 2 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century flat (1)
- Unknown (2)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 1 property.
- The most common rating is G.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (0)
- G (1)
- D (0)
- No EPC (2)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jul 2021£375,843 | 2 Bed Flat16, Elephant Lane, St. Helens, WA9 5QG16, Elephant Lane, St. Helens, WA9 5QG
- Sold Sep 2020£360,000 | 2 Bed Flat16, Elephant Lane, St. Helens, WA9 5QG16, Elephant Lane, St. Helens, WA9 5QG
- Sold Apr 2026£178,000 | 3 Bed House116, Elephant Lane, St. Helens, WA9 5RA116, Elephant Lane, St. Helens, WA9 5RA
Schools Nearby
- St Austin's Catholic Primary School200 m away
- Nutgrove Methodist Primary School300 m away
- Thatto Heath Community Primary School300 m away
- The Sutton Academy2.0 km away
- De La Salle School2.4 km away
- Rainhill High School2.7 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to WA9 5QW is Thatto Heath station, which is 200 metres away.
- Thatto Heath|200 m away
- Eccleston Park|1.6 km away
- Rainhill|2.1 km away
- Lea Green|2.4 km away
