Lorton Avenue, St Helens
House prices, sold prices and local information for WA11 7DR, WA11 7DJ, WA11 7AD.
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At a glance
15 property sales on Lorton Avenue, St Helens have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £160,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £163,389. 5 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 5 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 93% semi-detached, 7% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Lorton Avenue range from £101,000 to £215,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Lorton Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Lorton Avenue has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all WA11 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 17 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 14 | £163,389 | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Terraced | 1 | £160,000 | 13 Jan 2026 |
Sold prices on Lorton Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10, Lorton Avenue WA11 7AD | 13 Jan 2026 | £160,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 59, Lorton Avenue WA11 7DJ | 7 Mar 2025 | £185,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 33, Lorton Avenue WA11 7DR | 7 Oct 2024 | £200,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 31, Lorton Avenue WA11 7DR | 30 Aug 2024 | £210,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 18, Lorton Avenue WA11 7DJ | 29 Sep 2023 | £215,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 55, Lorton Avenue WA11 7DJ | 8 Sep 2023 | £200,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 17, Lorton Avenue WA11 7DR | 10 Mar 2023 | £195,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Lorton Avenue WA11 7AD | 26 Jul 2022 | £135,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 37, Lorton Avenue WA11 7DR | 26 Mar 2021 | £172,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 31, Lorton Avenue WA11 7DR | 6 Nov 2020 | £121,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 18, Lorton Avenue WA11 7DJ | 23 Oct 2020 | £175,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Lorton Avenue WA11 7AD | 6 Mar 2020 | £120,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 23, Lorton Avenue WA11 7DR | 8 Aug 2019 | £139,950 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 18, Lorton Avenue WA11 7DJ | 9 Nov 2018 | £165,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 37, Lorton Avenue WA11 7DR | 8 Dec 2017 | £119,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Lorton Avenue WA11 7DR | 30 Jun 2017 | £101,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 17, Lorton Avenue WA11 7DR | 12 May 2017 | £139,995 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 31, Lorton Avenue | £121,500 (Nov 2020) → £210,000 (Aug 2024) | +73% over 4 yrs |
| 18, Lorton Avenue | £165,000 (Nov 2018) → £175,000 (Oct 2020) → £215,000 (Sep 2023) | +30% over 5 yrs |
| 17, Lorton Avenue | £139,995 (May 2017) → £195,000 (Mar 2023) | +39% over 6 yrs |
| 6, Lorton Avenue | £120,000 (Mar 2020) → £135,000 (Jul 2022) | +13% over 2 yrs |
| 37, Lorton Avenue | £119,500 (Dec 2017) → £172,000 (Mar 2021) | +44% over 3 yrs |
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Schools near Lorton Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School 197 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Carr Mill Primary School 302 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Cowley International College 1,514 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Rivington Primary School 234 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| This Is My Education - TIME 14 pupils | Other independent special school | 13–18 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Ashurst Primary School 216 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Launchpad Centre 66 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 11–16 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens 229 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- St Helens Central station 1.4 mi · 29 min walk
- Garswood station 2.7 mi · 55 min walk
- Thatto Heath station 2.8 mi · 56 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Lorton Avenue (adj, Bassenthwaite Avenue) 1 min walk
- Buttermere Avenue (adj, Windermere Avenue) 1 min walk
- Lorton Avenue (opp, Bassenthwaite Avenue) 1 min walk
- Eskdale Avenue (adj, Windermere Avenue) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Windermere Medical Centre
Windermere Avenue, St. Helens · 0.1 mi - Lingholme Health Centre
Atherton Street, St Helens · 1.2 mi - Phoenix Medical Centre
Atherton Street, St. Helens · 1.2 mi - Mill Street Medical Ctr.
2 Mill Street, St Helens · 1.2 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco St Helens Express · 0.4 mi
- Spar Spar - Platinum - Haresfinch · 0.5 mi
- Lidl Lidl Central St Helens St Helens · 1.4 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Windle Island Express · 1.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Heaton's Pharmacy · 0.1 mi
- Chain Lane Pharmacy · 1.0 mi
- Well · 1.2 mi
Dentists
- 89 Atherton Street · 1.2 mi
- St. Helens Dental Clinic · 1.2 mi
- Lowe House Health Care Resource · 1.2 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 1 of 10 |
| Employment | 1 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 1 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 35.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 9.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 54.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 647 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 17.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,471 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 91% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 95% | 92% |
Share of homes across St. Helens with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Lorton Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | St Helens | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.1% | 96.5% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | St Helens | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 58.8% | 62.3% |
| No religion | 34.5% | 31.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0% |
Country of birth
| Here | St Helens | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 95% |
| Born outside the UK | 5% | 5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | St Helens | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.6% | 21.4% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 21.3% | 27.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.5% | 17.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.2% | 14.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| Other qualifications | 3.2% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | St Helens | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.1% | 45.2% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 32.7% |
| Fair health | 16% | 14.6% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | St Helens | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 40.6% | 42.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 33.9% | 23.2% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 19.5% | 27.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 6% | 7.4% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of St Helens.
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