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Peasley Cross & Fingerpost

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About

Peasley Cross & Fingerpost is a residential ward situated to the north of St Helens town centre. The area is primarily defined by its housing estates and local community facilities, with a mix of property types. It is bordered by key transport routes, including the A570 and the railway line, which connect it to wider parts of the borough. The ward contains several primary schools and recreational green spaces serving local neighbourhoods.

The ward's name derives from two distinct localities within its boundaries. Peasley Cross is historically associated with the site of a former hospital, while Fingerpost is a major road junction. A notable local landmark is the Totally Wicked Stadium, home to St Helens Rugby League Club, which sits just inside the ward's southern edge. This area functions largely as a practical residential district for the town.

Area overview

On average Peasley Cross & Fingerpost has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 688 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 39.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Peasley Cross & Fingerpost is £33,355 per year. There are 1 schools in Peasley Cross & Fingerpost: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Peasley Cross & Fingerpost is home to around 3,327 people, with a population density of about 1,345.8 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
688
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
39.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Peasley Cross & Fingerpost Population
3,327
Population density
1,345.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
311.39(+739%)
Shoplifting
138.86(+2332%)
Public order
97.08(+862%)
Anti-social behaviour
82.36(+342%)
Drugs
72.14(+1803%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,971
89.25%
Other White
177
5.32%
Other Asian
32
0.96%
African
32
0.96%
Chinese
18
0.54%
Total population: 3,329

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
813
31%
Level 4 qualifications or above
509
19.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
395
15.06%
Level 3 (A level)
369
14.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
317
12.09%
Total 16+ residents: 2,623

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
384
25.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
324
21.64%
Owns outright
293
19.57%
Owns with a mortgage
237
15.83%
Social rents from council
183
12.22%
Total households: 1,497

Property prices in Peasley Cross & Fingerpost

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £110,000 in Peasley Cross & Fingerpost area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,250 up to £330,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Peasley Cross & Fingerpost 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 Peasley Cross & Fingerpost over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£283,000
Flats3£97,000
Semi-Detached9£198,000
Terraced15£105,000

10 years median price trend in Peasley Cross & Fingerpost

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Peasley Cross & Fingerpost.

All postcodes in Peasley Cross & Fingerpost

WA93ZR

Egerton Street

WA91AR

Langtree Street

WA91EQ

Recreation Street

WA93AX

Manor Street

WA91BQ

Ashcroft Street

WA91LZ

Ardwick Street

WA91ET

Recreation Street

WA91PX

Gaskell Street

WA93DL

Sutton Road

WA93NJ

Baxters Lane

WA93YD

Peasley Cross & Fingerpost

WA95AB

Sherdley Road

WA91AY

Sorogold Close

WA95EA

Burtonhead Road

WA91SA

Hardshaw Street

WA91AP

Jackson Street

WA93AP

Jackson Street

WA93BY

Marshalls Cross Road

WA95FZ

Bourne Gardens

WA91HD

Mulcrow Close

WA93BH

Manville Street

WA93DA

Marshalls Cross Road

WA91AX

Sorogold Street

WA91BW

Traverse Street

WA91EF

Waine Street

WA91HW

Violet Way

WA91AJ

Church Street

WA91JR

Parr Street

WA95FY

Sherdley Road

WA91AW

Jackson Street

WA91EN

Mulcrow Close

WA91NB

Pitt Street

WA93BB

Peasley Cross & Fingerpost

WA93GQ

Peasley Cross Lane

WA91BA

Lascelles Street

WA93DB

Marshalls Cross Road

WA95AR

Dellside Grove

WA91BE

Parr Mount Street

WA93DQ

Bentinck Street

WA91BH

Ashcroft Street

WA93EG

Clarence Close

WA91DG

Higher Parr Street

WA91AH

Jackson Street

WA91JJ

Linkway East

WA91EE

Recreation Street

WA93ZP

Edward Street

WA95DD

Harris Gardens

WA93BZ

Marshalls Cross Road

WA93NR

Baxters Lane

WA91BG

Higher Parr Street

WA91BL

Dudley Place

WA91LP

Vernon Street

WA93BP

Peasley Cross Lane

WA93ZG

John Molyneux V C Close

WA95GP

Delph Hollow Way

WA93BJ

Marshalls Cross Road

WA95AP

Green End Lane

WA93DP

Gower Street

WA93ZQ

Emlyn Street

WA95AJ

Broadgate Avenue

WA95DL

Harris Gardens

WA91BD

Lascelles Street

WA91DY

Merton Bank Road

WA91NG

Farnworth Street

WA93YH

Sutton Road

WA95AA

Wharton Street

WA95GL

Delph Court

WA91EX

Recreation Street

WA91GA

Prospect Road

WA93NT

Extension View

WA93NF

Robins Lane

WA95GH

Tall Trees

WA91ND

Earl Street

WA93BQ

Beaufort Street

WA93BD

Jackson Street

WA93FF

Arnold Close

WA91AZ

South John Street

WA95DT

Burtonhead Road

WA91EZ

Recreation Street

WA91JZ

Parr Street

WA93BX

Peasley Cross & Fingerpost

WA93NN

Baxters Lane

WA91NJ

Varley Road

WA93AL

Peasley Cross Lane

WA93EJ

Alma Street

WA93NG

Grace Street

WA91AL

Jackson Street

WA91DS

Park Road

WA93BG

Peasley Cross Lane

WA95JE

Delphwood Drive

WA91LU

Pocket Nook Street

WA91AG

Higher Parr Street

WA91HE

Park Road

WA93BN

Sutton Road

WA93EB

Alma Place

WA93DE

Marshalls Cross Road

WA93NA

Fishwicks Industrial Estate

WA101FY

Linkway East

WA91AF

Higher Parr Street

WA91NW

Bolton Close

Data Sources

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