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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

WA93AY

Manor Street

WA91JF

Burtonhead Road

WA93DR

Sutton Road

WA91DQ

Higher Parr Street

WA91HN

Mulcrow Close

WA93EL

Clarence Close

WA93AH

Ketterer Court

WA91JU

Hardshaw Street

WA91LQ

Atlas Street

WA91NL

O'keeffe Road

WA93AR

Alma Street

WA93AS

East Side

WA95JD

Roundwood Drive

WA93NW

Peasley Cross & Fingerpost

WA91DP

Park Road

WA91EB

Recreation Street

WA91EY

Recreation Street

WA91LN

Atlas Street

WA91LY

Graham Street

WA95AL

Thornham Avenue

WA95XU

Roundwood Drive

WA91NQ

Pocket Nook Street

WA95DR

Bourne Gardens

WA91AD

Higher Parr Street

WA91NA

Pitt Street

WA95GQ

Walnut Grove

WA91ED

Park Road

WA91JL

Todd Road

WA95TQ

Sherdley Road

WA91BN

Ashcroft Street

WA91BZ

Atlas Street

WA91ES

Johnson Street

WA91LA

Barber Street

WA93DU

Sutton Road

WA93EH

Clarence Close

WA95AD

Sherdley Road

WA91NF

Bolton Street

WA91LD

Corporation Street

WA93BS

Peasley Cross Lane

WA93NL

Massey Street

WA95GZ

Green End Lane

WA91NR

Trinity Street

WA93NQ

Robins Lane

WA91DW

Park Street

WA93PH

Baxters Lane

WA91BJ

Robinson Place

WA91JB

Parr Street

WA91JY

Ardwick Street

WA93AZ

Jackson Street

WA93ZL

Bridgewater Close

WA91AN

Jackson Street

WA91BT

Sorogold Close

WA93DH

Baxters Lane

WA91LW

Vernon Street

WA91DA

Higher Parr Street

WA93ER

Arnold Close

WA93ZJ

Durham Close

WA93BE

Beaufort Street

WA93BT

Waverly Court

WA91DX

Merton Bank Road

WA93BL

Cleveland Street

WA93DJ

Sutton Road

WA95AE

Ormande Street

WA101AU

Linkway West

WA91BY

Atlas Street

WA91LX

Graham Street

WA91NN

Parlane Street

WA95AN

Marshall Avenue

WA95AS

Bridle Court

WA91DR

Park Road

WA93AT

Westside Industrial Estate

WA93BF

St Josephs Close

WA95GR

Bay Tree Grove

WA91DU

Knights Grange

WA93DD

Marshalls Cross Road

Data Sources

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