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About

Parr ward is located in the northern part of St. Helens, Merseyside. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of terraced houses and semi-detached properties. It is bordered by the wards of Newton-le-Willows and Blackbrook, with good transport links to nearby towns via the A580 East Lancashire Road.

The ward includes local amenities such as Parr Stocks Park, which offers green space and recreational facilities. Education is served by several primary schools, including St. John Vianney Catholic Primary School. The area has a strong sense of community, with local events often held at the Parr Hall. Industrial sites are scattered around the outskirts, providing employment opportunities for residents.

Area overview

On average Parr has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 119 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 37.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Parr is £32,591 per year. There are 7 schools in Parr: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
119
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
37.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Parr Population
12,808
Population density
3,046.9 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,435
89.28%
Other White
760
5.93%
Other Asian
99
0.77%
Other
77
0.6%
African
77
0.6%
Total population: 12,808

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,295
23.7%
Owns with a mortgage
1,089
19.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,086
19.88%
Owns outright
1,052
19.26%
Social rents from council
810
14.83%
Total households: 5,463

Property prices in Parr

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £120,000 in Parr area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,500 up to £225,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Parr 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 Parr over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£198,444
Flats7£82,000
Semi-Detached28£130,750
Terraced32£115,000

10 years median price trend in Parr

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.