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About

Garswood is a residential area located in the borough of St. Helens, Merseyside. It sits near the border with Wigan and is known for its mix of housing, ranging from older terraced homes to more modern developments. The area has good transport links, with Garswood railway station providing direct routes to Liverpool and Manchester. Local amenities include a few shops, pubs, and primary schools, catering to day-to-day needs.

The surrounding landscape features green spaces like Garswood Hall Park, offering walking paths and recreational areas. The area has historical ties to the coal mining industry, with remnants of its past still visible in the architecture and local landmarks. Garswood provides a quiet, suburban feel while remaining well-connected to larger towns and cities.

Area overview

On average Garswood has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Garswood is £41,400 per year. There are 3 schools in Garswood: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
5.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Garswood Population
5,448
Population density
588.4 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,299
97.27%
Other White
38
0.7%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
18
0.33%
Irish
17
0.31%
White and Asian (mixed)
16
0.29%
Total population: 5,448

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,179
49.73%
Owns with a mortgage
811
34.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
161
6.79%
Other social rented
90
3.8%
Social rents from council
75
3.16%
Total households: 2,371

Property prices in Garswood

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £177,500 in Garswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Garswood 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 Garswood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£300,000
Flats2£38,998
Semi-Detached35£198,000
Terraced16£160,000

10 years median price trend in Garswood

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.