Welcome to Blackbrook

Blackbrook is a small suburb located in the north of St. Helens, Merseyside. It is a residential area with a population of around 5,000 people. The suburb is known for its peaceful and quiet environment, making it an ideal place for families and retirees. Blackbrook has a mix of housing types, including terraced houses, semi-detached houses, and bungalows. The area has a good range of local amenities, including shops, pubs, and restaurants.

Blackbrook is well-connected to the rest of Merseyside, with easy access to the M62 motorway and the A580 East Lancashire Road. The suburb is also served by several bus routes, providing easy access to St. Helens town centre and other nearby areas. Blackbrook is home to several schools, including Blackbrook St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Blackbrook Primary School. The area also has several parks and green spaces, including Blackbrook Park and Sutton Park, providing residents with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities.

Overall, Blackbrook is a peaceful and friendly suburb that offers a good quality of life. It is an ideal place for families and retirees who are looking for a quiet and safe environment to live in. With its good range of local amenities, excellent transport links, and green spaces, Blackbrook is a great place to call home.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 10.1°C

Feels Like: 7.3°C

Wind: 14.1 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School	Details
St Marys Catholic Primary Blackbrook Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julia Ashton	Chain Lane Blackbrook St Helens Merseyside WA11 9QY 01744678161 School Website
Ashurst Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Houghton	New Glade Hill Off Chain Lane Blackbrook St Helens Merseyside WA11 9QJ 01744678150 School Website
St Augustine Of Canterbury Catholic Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Giselle Lynch	Boardmans Lane Blackbrook St. Helens Merseyside WA11 9BB 1744678112 School Website
Merton Bank Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Melanie Clark	Roper Street St Helens Merseyside WA9 1EJ 0 174422104 School Website
Legh Vale Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Howard	Legh Road Haydock St Helens Merseyside WA11 0ER 01744678330 School Website
St Peter And St Paul Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Michael Mainwaring	Derwent Road Haresfinch St Helens Merseyside WA11 9AT 01744678640 School Website
Pace Pupil Referral Unit Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Rachel Guyer	Derbyshire Hill Road St Helens Merseyside WA9 2LH 01744677175 School Website
Mill Green School Community Special School Ages:12-19 Head Teacher Mr Sean Lenahan	Lansbury Avenue Parr St Helens Merseyside WA9 1BU 01744678760 School Website
Carr Mill Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Maley	Kentmere Avenue St Helens Merseyside WA11 7PQ 01744678223 School Website
Lansbury Bridge School Community Special School Ages:3-16 Head Teacher Mrs Carole Austin	Lansbury Avenue Parr St Helens Merseyside WA9 1TB 01744678579 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
St Helens Central Shaw Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1DQ 1.32 Miles

Lea Green Marshalls Cross Road, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 3BZ 1.79 Miles

Garswood Station Road, Garswood, Lancashire, WN4 0SA 2.15 Miles

St Helens Junction Station Road, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 3LA 2.15 Miles

Thatto Heath Thatto Heath Road, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 5PE 2.97 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
T/A Delta Taxis 01744 737979 31 Syston Avenue, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA11 9JJ 0.53 Miles
A1 Taxis 01744 22222 Lock St, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA9 1HS 0.86 Miles
Raven Taxis 01744 733448 Lock Street, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA9 1HS 0.86 Miles
Jim's Minibus Travel 07896 430650 1 Kennet Road, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA11 0HP 1.15 Miles
St Helens Black Cabs 01744 737373 15 Shaw Street, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1DF 1.39 Miles
Apollo Private Hire Ltd 01744 20022 70 Claughton St, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1SN 1.53 Miles
Atob Delta Taxis 01744 451451 34 Baldwin Street, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 2RL 1.59 Miles
Cable Cars 01744 606000 52 Ormskirk Street, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 2TF 1.59 Miles
Impala Hire 0844 870 6477 Unit 11 Enterprise Greenhouse, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1FY 1.60 Miles
Express Cars 01744 633633 35 Duke Street, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 2JE 1.61 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Blackbrook Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chain Lane Post Office Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
West End Road Post Office Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Edward Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newlands Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Huntsmans Hotel Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chiltern Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Haresfinch Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tickle Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Green Leach Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clinkham Wood Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Ashtons Green Post Office Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Higher Parr Street Post Office Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Sorogold Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clipsley Lane Post Office Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
St Catherine's Secure Centre 01942 663140	Blackbrook Road Blackbrook St Helens Merseyside WA11 9RJ
Dr Rahil's Surgery 01744 612553	21A Old Whint Road Haydock St. Helens Merseyside WA11 0DN
Atlas Medical Practice 01744 752521	Park House Surgery Fingerpost Park Hlth Ctr Atlas Street, St Helens Merseyside WA9 1LN
Holly Bank Surgery 01744 627540	Holly Bank Surgery Fingerpost Park Hlth Ctr Atlas Street, St Helens Merseyside WA9 1LN
Cornerstone Surgery 01744 738835	Cornerstone Surgery Fingerpost Park Hlth Ctr Atlas Street, St Helens WA9 1LN

Local Stores

St Helens - Chain Lane
3 The Shopping Centre
Chain Lane
St Helens
Merseyside
WA11 9HB
01744 24232
Store Website
0.36 miles

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SPAR - PLATINUM - Haresfinch
63
Haresfinch View
St Helens
WA11 9LQ
01744 606202
Store Website
1.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Community Pet Clinic
Inside Jollyes Pet Store St. Helens Retail Park Warrington New Road St. Helens Merseyside WA9 1JJ 01744 735712 sthelens@jollyes.co.uk 1.40 miles
Amenities Vaccination clinic only
Animals Treated
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Medivet St. Helens
160-162 Duke Street St. Helens Merseyside WA10 2JJ 01744 23263 st.helens@medivet.co.uk Website 1.72 miles
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Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Unit 9 Ravenhead Retail Park St Helens Linkway St Helens Merseyside WA9 1JF 01744 610143 sthelens@companioncare.co.uk Website 1.83 miles
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Telephones are switched off at 18.30

Haydock Veterinary Surgery
142 Church Road Haydock St. Helens Merseyside WA11 0LA 01942 716640 info@rutland-vets.com Website 1.83 miles
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Medivet Billinge
42 Rainford Road Billinge Wigan Lancashire WN5 7PF 01744 893232 billinge@medivet.co.uk Website 2.01 miles
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Rutland Veterinary Hospital And Referral Centre
Abbotsfield Road St Helens Lancashire WA9 4HU 01744 853510 info@rutland-vets.com 2.64 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Carr Mill Dam
Garswood Old Rd 0.77 miles Come Off The East Lancs At The Traffic Lights And Park In The Toby Carvery Car Park

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Colliers Moss Common
Bold Lane 2.37 miles Parking Is Just On The Corner Next To M&Amp;Y Maintenance. Gates Or Open Most Of The Time

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Clockface Country Park
The Clock Face Country Park Is Located In The South Of St Helens In Merseyside. It's Accessible From Two Main Entry Points In Gorsey Lane And From Clock Face Road (Opposite Sutton Manor Woodland). Maypole Wood Is Located Further Up Gorsey Lane, In Between The Country Park And Hall Lane. Ln 2.89 miles

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The Dream Sculpture Sutton Manor Woodland
Clock Face, St. Helens. Nice Views. Lovely Walk. The Dream Sculpture Sutton Manor Saint HELENS DISTRICT 3.85 miles

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Three Sisters And Viridor Woods Walk
Three Sisters Rd Ashton-In-Makerfield Wigan WN4 8DD 4.08 miles

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Three Sisters And Viridor Woods
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Three Sisters & Viridor Woods. This Walking Route Is Located Close To Wigan, Greater Manchester And Features A Great Forest Setting. WN4 8DD 4.08 miles From Wigan, Take The A49 Warrington Road Heading South. After You Pass By A Shell Garage On Your Left, At The Roundabout You Will See A Brown Road Sign Directing You To 'Three Sisters' (Still On The A49). Take A Left, Following The Road Sign Directions, Onto Bryn Road. Head Down Here And Take The First Proper Road On Your Left, Lockett Road. Then A Left Onto Three Sisters Road, Which Leads You Up To The Car Park.

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
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Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
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