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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

WA105RF

Gawsworth Close

WA104RQ

Kiln Lane

WA105AQ

Orchard Hey

L342RW

Fairholme Avenue

L342TS

Valencia Grove

WA104QJ

Millbrow

WA105DA

Chapel Lane

WA105DQ

Broadway

WA105PF

Selkirk Drive

WA105DR

Daresbury Road

WA105PE

Selkirk Drive

L346LU

Fern Gardens

WA103BX

Prescot Road

WA104QS

Washbrook Close

WA104RE

Kiln Close

WA105AW

Gillars Green Drive

WA105JW

Walmesley Road

WA105JY

Pike House Road

WA105LJ

Oak Tree Road

WA105LP

Carmelite Crescent

WA105PR

Marthall Drive

WA104QU

Millbrook Lane

WA105AA

Tatton Way

WA105AU

Gillars Green Drive

WA105PQ

Melrose Avenue

WA105GA

The Spires

WA105NU

Knowsley Road

WA105QA

Eccleston

L342RN

Fairholme Avenue

L342UG

The Green

WA105JT

Walmesley Road

WA105PY

Clay Lane

WA105QX

Chelford Road

WA104QX

Millbrook Lane

WA104QZ

Millbrook Lane

WA105DN

Gunning Avenue

WA105NP

The Avenue

WA105DY

Daresbury Road

WA105EJ

The Cloisters

WA105HN

Villiers Crescent

WA105QS

Stanwood Close

L342RY

Forest Grove

L342TL

Hilary Close

L346NP

Water Tower Drive

WA105BE

Millwood Avenue

WA105EZ

Cecil Drive

L342RQ

Old Lane

WA105AS

Brookhouse Grove

WA105PP

Burrows Lane

L342TT

Forest Close

WA105HY

Howards Lane

WA105ND

Ecclesfield Road

WA105BT

Pinfold Drive

WA105DS

Daresbury Road

WA105DZ

Clarkes Crescent

WA105RE

Bowdon Close

WA104QT

Millers Fold

WA105BF

Lester Drive

WA105LU

Ecclesfield Road

WA103BH

Hill School Road

WA103BU

Broom Road

WA104RP

Bleak Hill Road

WA105BX

Summerfield Avenue

WA105EB

Pike Place

WA105FQ

Knowles House Avenue

WA105JD

Laurel Drive

WA105NT

Knowsley Road

L342AH

St James View

L342QQ

St Helens Road

L342RL

Beech Avenue

L342QR

Holme Close

L342RG

Old Lane

WA105BU

Forest Mead

WA105JE

Richmond Close

WA105NN

Holme Road

WA117HT

Sadlers Lane

L342RD

St James Road

L342TH

The Gables

WA104QF

Knowsley Road

WA105EG

Holly Close

WA103PA

The Scholes

WA105DW

Ansdell Drive

WA105HL

Howards Lane

WA105QZ

Mottram Rise

L342QS

Portico Lane

L342QZ

Park Avenue

L342RA

East Close

L342QG

St Helens Road

L346JN

Eccleston

WA104DN

Alder Hey Road

WA105AF

Burrows Lane

WA105BQ

Poplar Avenue

WA105DF

Cecil Drive

WA105EU

Lester Drive

WA105JB

Laurel Drive

WA105JS

Osborne Road

WA105LW

Nicholl Road

WA105PA

Broadway

WA105QJ

Eccleston

Data Sources

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