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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 670 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
670
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
296.66(+695%)
Shoplifting
142.77(+2370%)
Public order
93.48(+823%)
Drugs
74.84(+1819%)
Anti-social behaviour
69.13(+285%)
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 27 recent sales, the median property price is £116,000 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
Flats4£79,500
Semi-Detached8£150,250
Terraced13£116,000

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

WA91EF

Waine Street

WA91BN

Ashcroft Street

WA93NJ

Baxters Lane

WA95FZ

Bourne Gardens

WA93BZ

Marshalls Cross Road

WA91AD

Higher Parr Street

WA93NR

Baxters Lane

WA95AA

Wharton Street

WA95JD

Roundwood Drive

WA93AX

Manor Street

WA91NW

Bolton Close

WA91JY

Ardwick Street

WA91EY

Recreation Street

WA95GH

Tall Trees

WA95DT

Burtonhead Road

WA91ND

Earl Street

WA93AT

Westside Industrial Estate

WA91AW

Jackson Street

WA93BX

Peasley Cross & Fingerpost

WA91NB

Pitt Street

WA93GQ

Peasley Cross Lane

WA91BE

Parr Mount Street

WA91LY

Graham Street

WA91BD

Lascelles Street

WA93ZR

Egerton Street

WA93BH

Manville Street

WA95DR

Bourne Gardens

WA91DP

Park Road

WA91NA

Pitt Street

WA95AD

Sherdley Road

WA91DA

Higher Parr Street

WA93BJ

Marshalls Cross Road

WA93BF

St Josephs Close

WA93BD

Jackson Street

WA91JL

Todd Road

WA91AN

Jackson Street

WA91EX

Recreation Street

WA91BT

Sorogold Close

WA95DD

Harris Gardens

WA93ZQ

Emlyn Street

WA91LZ

Ardwick Street

WA93AR

Alma Street

WA91BY

Atlas Street

WA91JZ

Parr Street

WA91HW

Violet Way

WA91LN

Atlas Street

WA91BW

Traverse Street

WA93DE

Marshalls Cross Road

WA91DX

Merton Bank Road

WA91EN

Mulcrow Close

WA93DL

Sutton Road

WA93BS

Peasley Cross Lane

WA93DB

Marshalls Cross Road

WA95AR

Dellside Grove

WA91LA

Barber Street

WA95AL

Thornham Avenue

WA93BN

Sutton Road

WA95FY

Sherdley Road

WA93NW

Peasley Cross & Fingerpost

WA91HN

Penny Bridge Grove

WA91JF

Burtonhead Road

WA91DU

Knights Grange

WA91GA

Prospect Road

WA91BZ

Atlas Street

WA93BE

Beaufort Street

WA91JJ

Linkway East

WA91LP

Vernon Street

WA93DH

Baxters Lane

WA93EJ

Alma Street

WA93DD

Marshalls Cross Road

WA93ZP

Edward Street

WA91AF

Higher Parr Street

WA93NL

Massey Street

WA91AL

Jackson Street

WA91NG

Farnworth Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.