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About

Garswood is a village in the Metropolitan Borough of St Helens, Merseyside, historically part of Lancashire. It lies close to the boundary with the Wigan borough, between Ashton-in-Makerfield and Haydock. The village has a small commercial centre with shops, a primary school and community centre, and green spaces around the lanes and fields. Garswood railway station provides regular Northern services to Wigan and Liverpool, giving a direct link for commuters and shoppers.

The settlement grew around 19th-century coal mining and traces of that past remain in the landscape: field paths often follow the lines of former colliery tramways and small air shafts appear at field edges. Local clubs and parish groups use halls and parks for sport and events, while the network of lanes and public footpaths connects the village with neighbouring countryside. Day-to-day life is oriented around local services, rail links and the patchwork of working farmland and post-industrial woodland that defines this part of St Helens.

Area overview

On average Garswood has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39 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 per household in Garswood is £47,050 per year. There are 3 schools in Garswood: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Garswood is home to around 5,448 people, with a population density of about 588.4 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Garswood Population
5,448
Population density
588.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.56(-45%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.77(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.04(-78%)
Vehicle crime
3.85(-36%)
Public order
2.94(-71%)
North West average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,404
30.23%
No qualifications
831
17.89%
Level 3 (A level)
798
17.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
672
14.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
443
9.54%
Total 16+ residents: 4,645

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 52 recent sales, the median property price is £176,000 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£455,000
Flats2£38,998
Semi-Detached29£195,000
Terraced16£159,500

10 years median price trend in Garswood

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

All postcodes in Garswood

WN40RG

Victoria Road

WN40AD

Liverpool Road

WN40QZ

Birch Grove

WN40SE

Langholm Road

WN40QU

Leyland Green Road

WN40RS

Kenmore Grove

WN40UF

Selkirk Avenue

WN40QF

Rectory Road

WN40SG

Langholm Road

WN40SW

Thornhill Road

WA110XR

Springfield Park

WN40PX

Corn Mill Close

WN40QL

Lilac Avenue

WN40QN

Elm Avenue

WN40RN

Abinger Road

WN40XS

Garswood Road

Data Sources

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