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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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 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
60
Deprivation level
2/10
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
34.41(-8%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.86(-35%)
Public order
5.67(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.29(-71%)
Other theft
3.46(-48%)
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 108 recent sales, the median property price is £251,250 in Eccleston area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,500 up to £800,000.

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
Detached27£440,000
Flats7£115,000
Semi-Detached57£252,500
Terraced17£175,000

10 years median price trend in Eccleston

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

All postcodes in Eccleston

WA105HD

Acacia Grove

WA104DN

Alder Hey Road

WA105HG

Brooklands Road

WA105PB

Broadway

WA104RJ

Kiln Lane

L342RQ

Old Lane

WA105BL

Griffin Close

WA105DN

Gunning Avenue

WA105QZ

Mottram Rise

WA103BH

Hill School Road

WA105PT

Eccleston

WA105HY

Howards Lane

WA104QZ

Millbrook Lane

L342RF

Old Lane

L342UG

The Green

WA103PF

Scholes Lane

WA104RL

Brookside Avenue

WA105QT

Hartford Road

WA105PQ

Melrose Avenue

WA104RD

Kiln Close

WA105AD

Church Lane

WA105JZ

Pike House Road

WA105HE

Brooklands Road

WA105AB

Church Lane

WA105PF

Selkirk Drive

WA105ED

Clarkes Crescent

L346LU

Fern Gardens

L357JX

Old Lane

WA105AE

Burrows Lane

WA105JB

Laurel Drive

WA105RG

Millfields Court

WA105EP

Springfield Lane

L357LR

Georgian Close

WA104LS

Long Meadow

WA104QY

Millbrook Lane

WA105DA

Chapel Lane

WA105AJ

Mere Hey

L342QQ

St Helens Road

WA105ES

Lester Drive

WA105DX

Crocketts Walk

L342RY

Forest Grove

WA105EL

Springfield Lane

WA104QH

Mill Brow

WA105QX

Chelford Road

WA105BZ

Orith Avenue

WA105JD

Laurel Drive

WA105PJ

Broadway

WA105DW

Ansdell Drive

L342QP

Central Avenue

WA105LS

Sandfield Road

WA103BT

Prescot Road

WA105NL

The Avenue

WA105PN

Tarporley Close

WA104RB

Kiln Lane

WA105LD

Houghtons Lane

WA105BX

Summerfield Avenue

WA105JE

Richmond Close

WA105JA

Laurel Drive

L357JS

Portico Lane

WA105NS

Millfields

WA105JT

Walmesley Road

L342TP

The Paddock

WA105EZ

Cecil Drive

L342QB

St Helens Road

WA105NT

Knowsley Road

WA105QF

Houghtons Lane

L342TH

The Gables

WA105BF

Lester Drive

WA105NQ

Trapwood Close

L346JW

Burrows Lane

WA104QP

Wokefield Way

WA104DP

Alder Hey Road

L342QG

St Helens Road

WA105PD

Selkirk Drive

WA104QQ

Millbrow

WA105FQ

Knowles House Avenue

L342RT

Gorsey Croft

WA105QN

East Lancashire Road

WA105HU

Howards Lane

WA105HL

Howards Lane

L357JW

Portico Lane

WA105PU

Eccleston

L342QD

St Helens Road

L342RR

Broom Close

WA105NW

Holme Road

L342RA

East Close

WA104DJ

Alder Hey Road

WA105LP

Carmelite Crescent

WA105NZ

Prestbury Drive

WA104QL

Ackers Lane

L342QH

St Helens Road

WA105DL

Gunning Avenue

WA105DY

Daresbury Road

L342QL

Central Avenue

WA105FJ

Holme Road

WA103BW

Seddon Road

WA105AZ

Pikes Bridge Fold

WA105HB

Springfield Lane

WA105AW

Gillars Green Drive

WA105DD

Broadway

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.