Sylvester Drive, St Helens
House prices, sold prices and local information for WA9 3JW.
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At a glance
21 property sales on Sylvester Drive, St Helens have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2024. In the last 12 months 5 homes sold here for an average of £265,893. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £250,850. Average sale prices fell from £284,073 in 2024 to £263,637 in 2025 (-7%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 32% above the St Helens average of £200,790 over the same period. By property type, sales here have been 52% semi-detached, 43% detached, 5% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Sylvester Drive range from £227,946 to £314,995. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 277 streets in St Helens with at least two sales in the last year, Sylvester Drive ranks 43rd for average price.
House prices on Sylvester Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all WA9 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 21 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 11 | £250,850 | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Detached | 9 | £288,419 | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Terraced | 1 | £262,995 | 13 Dec 2024 |
Sold prices on Sylvester Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36, Sylvester Drive WA9 3JW | 17 Dec 2025 | £289,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 32, Sylvester Drive WA9 3JW | 12 Dec 2025 | £291,685 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 34, Sylvester Drive WA9 3JW | 12 Dec 2025 | £275,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 24, Sylvester Drive WA9 3JW | 21 Nov 2025 | £238,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 38, Sylvester Drive WA9 3JW | 21 Nov 2025 | £232,796 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 48, Sylvester Drive WA9 3JW | 16 Oct 2025 | £254,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 40, Sylvester Drive WA9 3JW | 26 Sep 2025 | £236,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 42, Sylvester Drive WA9 3JW | 26 Sep 2025 | £227,946 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 46, Sylvester Drive WA9 3JW | 26 Sep 2025 | £247,346 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 44, Sylvester Drive WA9 3JW | 19 Sep 2025 | £268,686 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 50, Sylvester Drive WA9 3JW | 19 Sep 2025 | £285,971 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Sylvester Drive WA9 3JW | 23 Jun 2025 | £286,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 14, Sylvester Drive WA9 3JW | 6 Jun 2025 | £284,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 18, Sylvester Drive WA9 3JW | 6 Jun 2025 | £274,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 20, Sylvester Drive WA9 3JW | 6 Jun 2025 | £232,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 12, Sylvester Drive WA9 3JW | 27 May 2025 | £273,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 16, Sylvester Drive WA9 3JW | 23 May 2025 | £276,446 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 10, Sylvester Drive WA9 3JW | 23 Dec 2024 | £308,456 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, Sylvester Drive WA9 3JW | 13 Dec 2024 | £262,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 6, Sylvester Drive WA9 3JW | 10 Dec 2024 | £249,846 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Sylvester Drive WA9 3JW | 6 Dec 2024 | £314,995 | Detached New build | 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.
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Schools near Sylvester Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Oak CofE Primary School 301 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–16 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Lansbury Bridge School 236 pupils | Community special school | 4–14 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Allanson Street Primary School 454 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Mill Green School 168 pupils | Community special school | 14–19 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Robins Lane Community Primary School 248 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School 265 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Pace 16 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 5–11 | Report | 0.9 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 Junction station 0.6 mi · 11 min walk
- Lea Green station 1.3 mi · 26 min walk
- St Helens Central station 1.3 mi · 26 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Oak Street (adj, Sutton Road) 2 min walk
- Lancots Lane (adj, Sutton Road) 3 min walk
- Helsby Street (adj, Sutton Road) 3 min walk
- Berrys Lane (opp, Watery Lane) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Berrymead Family Med.ctr.
140 Berrys Lane, St. Helens · 0.4 mi - Rainbow Medical Centre
333 Robins Lane, Sutton, St. Helens · 0.4 mi - Marshalls Cross Medical Centre
St. Helens Hospital, Marshalls Cross Road, St. Helens · 0.6 mi - Atlas Medical Practice
Atlas Street, St. Helens · 1.2 mi
Supermarkets
- Morrisons Morrisons Sutton St Helens · 0.3 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily ST Helens Peckers Hill Road · 0.3 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Sherdley · 0.8 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily St Helens 7 Ashton Green Dr · 0.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Rainbow Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Clarks Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Peak Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.4 mi
- Talking Teeth Dental Practice · 0.7 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.3 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 3 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 | 3 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 9 of 10 |
| Living environment | 4 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 62.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 26.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 10.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 845 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 72.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 12.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,773 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 25% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 25% | 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 Sylvester Drive
Ethnic group
| Here | St Helens | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.5% | 96.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Religion
| Here | St Helens | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 54.7% | 62.3% |
| No religion | 37.3% | 31.2% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0% |
Country of birth
| Here | St Helens | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 95% |
| Born outside the UK | 8.2% | 5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | St Helens | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.3% | 21.4% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 21.9% | 27.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.5% | 17.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16.7% | 14.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.9% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| Other qualifications | 2.1% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | St Helens | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.9% | 45.2% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 32.7% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 14.6% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | St Helens | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 48.8% | 42.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 26.1% | 23.2% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 21.2% | 27.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 3.9% | 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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