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About

Eccleston ward lies in the southern part of St Helens, primarily a residential area characterised by suburban housing estates, local parks, and several primary schools. The area is bordered by the East Lancashire Road to the south, providing a major transport link, and includes the distinct communities of Eccleston Park and Eccleston Green. Its landscape features open green spaces like Eccleston Park itself, which contains recreational grounds and a bowling green.

A notable local landmark is the Eccleston Hill Conservation Area, centred around the historic St. Mary’s Church and its surrounding older properties. The ward is served by its own railway station on the Liverpool to Wigan line, offering direct commuter connections. Shopping needs are met by a parade of local shops and businesses along Church Road, focusing on everyday essentials for the community.

Area overview

On average Eccleston has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Eccleston is £51,173 per year. There are 5 schools in Eccleston: 3 primary (2 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Eccleston is home to around 10,403 people, with a population density of about 1,184.8 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
6.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Eccleston Population
10,403
Population density
1,184.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.57(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.15(-67%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.15(-31%)
Public order
6.06(-40%)
Other theft
3.27(-51%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,934
95.53%
Other White
86
0.83%
Irish
63
0.61%
Indian
60
0.58%
Other Asian
42
0.4%
Total population: 10,399

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,482
40.11%
Level 3 (A level)
1,464
16.86%
No qualifications
1,227
14.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,112
12.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
676
7.79%
Total 16+ residents: 8,681

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,277
50.69%
Owns with a mortgage
1,542
34.33%
Other social rented
245
5.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
242
5.39%
Social rents from council
100
2.23%
Total households: 4,492

Property prices in Eccleston

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £266,500 in Eccleston area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,500 up to £775,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Eccleston in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Eccleston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached29£455,000
Flats6£110,500
Semi-Detached58£259,500
Terraced16£162,500

10 years median price trend in Eccleston

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eccleston.

All postcodes in Eccleston

WA103PF

Scholes Lane

WA105NL

The Avenue

WA104QR

Cranston Close

WA105AZ

Pikes Bridge Fold

WA105BJ

Griffin Close

WA105DB

Chapel Lane

WA105JP

Walmesley Road

WA105NG

Saleswood Avenue

L342RE

Old Lane

L342RU

Heath Close

WA105QN

East Lancashire Road

WA105EQ

Linden Way

WA105NW

Holme Road

WA103BL

Eccleston Gardens

WA105HF

Brooklands Road

WA105JA

Laurel Drive

L342AA

Central Avenue

L342QL

Central Avenue

WA105BP

Pinfold Drive

WA105JR

Walmesley Road

WA105QU

Bramhall Mews

L342QD

St Helens Road

WA104QQ

Millbrow

WA104RA

Kiln Lane

WA105AL

Bobbies Lane

WA105DU

Crocketts Walk

WA105JU

Barrowfield Road

WA105PS

Eccleston

L342GA

The Meads

L342QU

Middlehurst Close

L357JS

Portico Lane

WA104QL

Ackers Lane

WA104RD

Kiln Close

WA105QH

Catchdale Moss Lane

WA103BJ

Eccleston Gardens

WA104QG

Millbrow

WA104RL

Brookside Avenue

WA105AX

Knowles House Avenue

WA105BZ

Orith Avenue

WA105DH

Broadway

WA105QT

Hartford Road

L346JT

New Road

WA105HJ

Howards Lane

WA105HU

Howards Lane

WA105NB

Ecclesfield Road

WA104RJ

Kiln Lane

WA105AD

Church Lane

WA105LD

Houghtons Lane

WA105QW

Eccleston

L342QN

Albany Avenue

L357JT

Plumtree Close

WA103BN

Eccleston Gardens

WA103BW

Seddon Road

WA105AB

Church Lane

WA105DJ

Gunning Avenue

WA105ET

Lester Drive

WA105JX

Walmesley Road

WA105LA

Walmesley Road

WA105PJ

Broadway

WA105PT

Eccleston

WA104DW

Alder Hey Road

WA104RN

Brookside Avenue

WA105AN

Burrows Lane

WA105BB

Knowles House Avenue

WA105DG

Broadway

WA105HE

Brooklands Road

WA105HZ

Laurel Drive

WA105LH

Oak Tree Road

WA105NX

Saleswood Avenue

WA105PN

Tarporley Close

L342TN

The Woodlands

WA105AR

Brookhouse Grove

L342RB

West Close

L342RS

Gorsey Croft

L342QP

Central Avenue

WA105HQ

Brooklands Road

WA105QG

Catchdale Moss Lane

WA105EH

Sycamore Close

WA105LN

Nicholl Road

WA105PU

Eccleston

WA105HR

Villiers Crescent

WA105JZ

Pike House Road

WA105LR

Sandfield Road

WA103BP

Prescot Road

WA105EP

Springfield Lane

WA105HP

Villiers Crescent

WA105RD

Knutsford Close

WA105NE

Ecclesfield Road

WA105PD

Selkirk Drive

L342QT

Portico Lane

WA105FN

St Berthold Gate

WA105RG

Millfields Court

WA105DX

Crocketts Walk

WA104DH

Alder Hey Road

WA105EY

The Close

WA105LT

Sandfield Road

WA105LB

Houghtons Lane

WA105AJ

Mere Hey

WA105BS

Pinfold Drive

WA105BY

Higham Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.