1/8
£425,000
4 beds · 2 baths
Crank Hill, Crank
0.35 miles
away
Freehold
Added on 31/08/2026 
New home
1/17
New home
1/17
£350,000
Offers Over House for sale Gunsite Barracks, Crank Road, Crank, St Helens, WA11 7RU
Detached
New home Freehold
Added on 31/08/2026
About this property
Situated in the idyllic village of Crank, this residential land presents a unique development opportunity. Formerly part of the historic Gunsite Barracks, this site has secured planning permission for two high-specification detached family homes. The property, with a generous plot size, offers the potential for spacious gardens, private driveways, and versatile outdoor living spaces. Steeped in history, the Gunsite Barracks played a crucial role during World War II as part of the national air defence strategy.
- Property type
- Detached
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council tax band
- Ask agent
- Postcode
- WA11 7RU
Key features
- Unique development opportunity – former Gunsite Barracks with approved planning permission for two high-specification detached family homes.
- The site was formerly part of the Gunsite Barracks in Crank, a military installation established during World War II. Originally developed as part of the national air defence strategy
- Generous plot size offering scope for spacious gardens, private driveways, and versatile outdoor living space.
- Full details can be found on the St Helens planning portal under the reference number P/2020/0854/FUL
- Full planning consent in place, with most planning conditions fully discharged. One remaining to be discharged
- Positioned in the picturesque village of Crank, a desirable semi-rural location surrounded by open fields and countryside walks.
- Opportunity to create two prestigious residences in a setting where demand for luxury new-build homes is strong.
- Excellent access to local amenities including highly regarded schools, shops, and leisure facilities in both Rainford and St Helens. Well-connected location with easy road and rail links to Liverpool
Floorplan
Location
Gunsite Barracks, Crank Road, Crank, St Helens, WA11 7RU
Sold prices in WA11
HM Land Registry sales in WA11 — none recorded yet for WA11 7RU. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.
| Address | Type | Sold | Size | Size | £/sq ft | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36, Windermere Drive WA11 7LD Semi-detached | Semi-detached | Jul 2026 | 1,475 sq ft £180/sq ft | 1,475 sq ft | £180 | £265,000 |
| 1, Cartwright Court WA11 8GB Semi-detached | Semi-detached | Jul 2026 | 614 sq ft £334/sq ft | 614 sq ft | £334 | £205,000 |
| 9, Litherland Crescent WA11 9AJ Terraced | Terraced | Jul 2026 | 635 sq ft £189/sq ft | 635 sq ft | £189 | £120,000 |
| 3, Rose Drive WA11 8QF Semi-detached | Semi-detached | Jul 2026 | 893 sq ft £112/sq ft | 893 sq ft | £112 | £100,000 |
| 32, Finchley Drive WA11 9EW Detached | Detached | Jul 2026 | 1,335 sq ft £255/sq ft | 1,335 sq ft | £255 | £340,000 |
| 16, The Hedgerows WA11 0WG Semi-detached | Semi-detached | Jul 2026 | 732 sq ft £294/sq ft | 732 sq ft | £294 | £215,000 |
| 63, Windermere Avenue WA11 7AG Semi-detached | Semi-detached | Jul 2026 | 1,130 sq ft £200/sq ft | 1,130 sq ft | £200 | £226,000 |
| 99, Chain Lane WA11 9QF Terraced | Terraced | Jul 2026 | 904 sq ft £166/sq ft | 904 sq ft | £166 | £150,000 |
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