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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 108 recent sales, the median property price is £265,750 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
Detached28£457,500
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

WA105NY

Ledbury Close

L346JW

Burrows Lane

L346JR

Burrows Lane

L342RT

Gorsey Croft

WA105NF

Ecclesfield Road

L342QB

St Helens Road

L342QW

Albany Avenue

WA105NR

Brentwood Close

WA104RW

Bleak Hill Road

WA105HH

Green Lane

WA105QE

Houghtons Lane

L342QE

St Helens Road

WA105QQ

Green Lane

WA105AG

Seddon Close

WA105DD

Broadway

WA105EW

Springfield Lane

WA105HA

Springfield Lane

WA105PL

Chelford Road

L342QY

Park Avenue

L357LR

Georgian Close

WA104QN

Peet Avenue

WA105BL

Griffin Close

WA105BW

Mosslands

L342QX

Orchard Close

L342RZ

Forest Grove

L342RF

Old Lane

L342TP

The Paddock

L357JX

Old Lane

WA105AE

Burrows Lane

WA105PG

Broadway

WA103BG

Grange Drive

WA103PG

Scholes Park

WA105PH

Broadway

WA105QD

Howards Lane

WA105DP

Gunning Close

WA105EA

Clarkes Crescent

WA105HG

Brooklands Road

WA105JN

Broadway

WA105PZ

Gillars Lane

WA105QB

Howard's Lane

L342QH

St Helens Road

WA105EL

Springfield Lane

WA105EX

Lester Drive

WA105QF

Houghtons Lane

L357JW

Portico Lane

WA104LS

Long Meadow

WA104QY

Millbrook Lane

WA104DJ

Alder Hey Road

WA104QH

Mill Brow

WA104RR

Bleak Hill Road

WA105DT

Davy Close

WA105ER

Lester Drive

WA105GB

Whitefriars

WA105NQ

Trapwood Close

L342RH

St James Road

L342RP

Fairholme Avenue

L342RR

Broom Close

WA104DP

Alder Hey Road

WA105AP

Gillars Green Drive

WA105AY

Knowles House Avenue

WA105EN

Springbrook Close

WA105NJ

Norley Drive

WA105NS

Millfields

WA105NZ

Prestbury Drive

L346JS

New Road

L342RX

Elm Grove

L357LP

Portico Court

WA105DL

Gunning Avenue

WA105HD

Acacia Grove

WA105LL

Oak Tree Road

WA105PB

Broadway

WA105PX

Clay Lane

WA103BE

Prescot Road

WA105BN

Mosslands

WA105DE

Broadway

WA105FJ

Holme Road

WA105LS

Sandfield Road

L357JL

Portico Avenue

WA104QP

Wokefield Way

WA104RB

Kiln Lane

WA105AH

Spinney Green

L342QA

St Helens Road

WA105EE

Hawthorn Drive

WA105HB

Springfield Lane

WA105HW

Villiers Crescent

WA105NA

High Legh

L342GD

Ingleholme Gardens

WA105BH

Bobbies Lane

WA105ES

Lester Drive

WA105FR

Chantry Gate

WA105NH

Norley Drive

WA105QY

Plumley Mews

WA103BT

Prescot Road

WA105BG

Bobbies Lane

WA105ED

Clarkes Crescent

WA105EF

Hawthorn Drive

WA105HX

Howards Lane

WA105PW

Burrows Lane

WA105RA

Prestbury Drive

WA105RB

Prestbury Drive

Data Sources

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