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About

Parr ward is located in the eastern part of St. Helens, bordered by the wards of Windle and Thatto Heath. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. Local amenities are centred along Parr Stocks Road, which serves as a main thoroughfare providing essential shops and services for the community.

The ward contains several green spaces, including the expansive Taylor Park, which offers recreational facilities and a large lake. Historically, the area's development was closely tied to the coal mining industry. Parr is also home to the former Sutton Manor Colliery site, now transformed into the landmark 'Dream' sculpture, a prominent figure visible from the motorway.

Area overview

On average Parr has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 136 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 37.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Parr is £34,782 per year. There are 7 schools in Parr: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Parr is home to around 12,808 people, with a population density of about 3,046.9 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
136
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
37.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
71.05(+91%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.71(+86%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.69(-16%)
Public order
14.68(+45%)
Drugs
10.07(+166%)
North West average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,188
32.25%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,659
16.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,519
15.37%
Level 3 (A level)
1,434
14.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,224
12.38%
Total 16+ residents: 9,886

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 64 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 in Parr area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 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£196,069
Flats7£82,000
Semi-Detached25£150,000
Terraced28£108,500

10 years median price trend in Parr

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

All postcodes in Parr

WA92EX

Mendip Grove

WA92LS

Derbyshire Hill Road

WA92LZ

Fleet Lane

WA91PY

Gaskell Street

WA92ES

St Peters Way

WA92LU

Derbyshire Hill Road

WA92PU

Mount Pleasant Avenue

WA93RT

Downway Lane

WA91QX

Boardmans Lane

WA92BU

Pennine Drive

WA92HX

Newton Road

WA92JJ

Newton Road

WA92JY

Newton Road

WA92NP

Barlow Grove

WA93RJ

Brookway Lane

WA93RP

Berrys Lane

WA93RZ

Brookland Lane

WA91FJ

Hertford Street

WA92JQ

Newton Road

WA92PW

Mcminnis Avenue

WA92RJ

Fleet Lane

WA91SN

Castle Avenue

WA92AL

Broad Oak Road

WA92NA

Fleet Lane

WA92QE

Reynolds Avenue

WA92RA

Neville Avenue

WA91QN

Surrey Street

WA92DZ

Broad Oak Road

WA92PQ

Sky Lark Rise

WA93RB

Croft End

WA91RG

Redgate Drive

WA93AF

Waterland Lane

WA91PZ

Hammond Street

WA92QB

Luther Grove

WA93RE

Pool End

WA91BX

Chancery Lane

WA93JA

Nook Lane

WA93QS

Berrys Lane

WA91PE

Morgan Street

WA91QZ

Seath Avenue

WA91SY

Fleet Lane

WA91TB

Lansbury Avenue

WA92JX

Mersey Street

WA93SA

Pond Walk

WA91RS

Tickle Avenue

WA91SS

Mather Avenue

WA92AE

Fry Street

WA92RL

Fleet Lane

WA93RF

Meadow Lane

WA93SD

Pond Green Way

WA91RH

Saffron Gardens

WA91NZ

Parr Stocks Road

WA91RU

Rimmer Grove

WA93QR

Berrys Lane

WA93QT

Berrys Lane

WA91PB

Parr Stocks Road

WA91PN

Bedford Street

WA91QG

Ramford Street

WA92BG

Pentland Avenue

WA92HD

Malvern Road

WA92HU

Newton Road

WA92RU

Fleet Lane

WA91PT

Bedford Street

WA91RB

Obrien Grove

WA91ST

Stocks Avenue

WA92HL

Chiltern Road

Data Sources

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