Derbyshire Hill
St. Helens 017 · 4 sub-areas · 6,912 residents
St. Helens 017 is a residential area within St. Helens, home to around 6,900 people, where renting is notably affordable even by North West standards. A typical two-bedroom home lets for around £707 a month — well below the UK national median — and the nearest major employment centre is roughly 41 minutes away by car or public transport.
Derbyshire Hill is a commuter neighbourhood within St. Helens — train into Liverpool runs in around 42 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. The demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children.
Overview
What's it like to live in Derbyshire Hill?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are below the national norm, with a typical home letting at around £774 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Derbyshire Hill in St. Helens
Living in Derbyshire Hill
This part of St. Helens is a solidly residential neighbourhood, the kind of area where owner-occupation and social housing sit side by side and families are well represented. Around one in four residents is under 18, which shapes the feel of the place — it's quieter than an inner-city district, with greenspace close by for most households. Nearly three quarters of residents live within a reasonable walk of green space, and the nearest park or open area is typically just 250 metres away.
On costs, this neighbourhood sits at the affordable end of the North West market. A median monthly rent of around £774 across all property sizes is substantially below what you'd pay in Manchester or Liverpool, and considerably less than half the going rate in London. You'll get a two-bedroom home for around £707 a month, and even a three-bedroom property averages around £863. That said, rents have moved up around 4.5% over the past year, in line with the broader regional trend.
The people who live here reflect a mixed tenure picture: around 45% own their home, just under 36% are in social housing, and roughly 19% rent privately. That's a much higher social housing share than you'd find in most comparable areas, which partly explains the community stability — many residents are long-settled rather than transient. Single-person households make up nearly a third of all homes. The degree-qualified share, at around 18%, sits below the national average, pointing to a working-class professional rather than graduate-professional demographic.
Getting around relies heavily on the car — nearly two thirds of residents commute by vehicle. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.5 km away, around a 19-minute walk. Public transport accounts for under 7% of commuter journeys, so if you don't drive, factor that in carefully before committing. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets.
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Frequently asked
- Is St. Helens 017 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. It's genuinely affordable and has good access to green space — nearly 72% of residents live within a short walk of it. The trade-off is that crime rates are above the national average, school quality within catchment distance is well below the national norm, and the area falls in the most deprived decile nationally. It suits people who need low housing costs and don't rely on public transport.
- What is the rent in St. Helens 017?
- A one-bedroom home runs around £569 a month, a two-bedroom around £707, and a three-bedroom around £863. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose roughly 4.5% over the past year, so check current listings for the latest figures.
- Is St. Helens 017 safe?
- Crime here runs at around 128 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — noticeably above the UK national rate of roughly 80. The area is in the most deprived national decile, which tends to correlate with higher crime. It's worth checking the specific crime categories for the streets you're considering rather than treating the whole neighbourhood as uniform.
- What's the commute from St. Helens 017 to Manchester?
- By public transport, Manchester is roughly 46 minutes away. The nearest mainline rail station is about 1.5 km from a typical address — around a 19-minute walk. Most residents drive rather than use public transport, so journey times by car will vary depending on traffic.
- Who lives in St. Helens 017?
- Mostly settled, working households — a mix of owner-occupiers (around 45%) and social housing tenants (around 36%), with relatively few private renters. Nearly a quarter of residents are under 18, making it a family-oriented area. The degree-qualified share is around 18%, below the national average, and over 91% of residents were born in the UK.
- What schools are near St. Helens 017?
- There are 44 schools within 2km of typical residents, but only around 12% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — significantly below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 5km away. Families should research current inspection reports and specific catchment boundaries carefully before making a decision based on schools.
- How affordable is buying a home in St. Helens 017?
- More affordable than most of England. The median house price is around £132,000, and on a typical local income, a deposit is achievable in roughly two years. Council tax at Band D runs to about £2,400 a year. It's one of the more accessible ownership markets in the North West.