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St Helens Town Centre

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About

St Helens Town Centre ward forms the commercial and civic core of the borough. The area is defined by its central shopping streets, the Church Square precinct, and the main bus station. Key landmarks include the Town Hall and the World of Glass museum, which reflects the local industrial heritage. The ward contains the main public library and the parish church of St Mary the Virgin, situated near the traditional market area.

The ward's layout is a mix of retail units, administrative buildings, and some residential accommodation above shops. A specific local feature is the former Gamble Institute building, a historic structure now used as part of the college. Open space is provided primarily by Victoria Square, located directly opposite the Town Hall. The area functions as the primary transport interchange for the wider town, with major road routes converging here.

Area overview

On average St Helens Town Centre has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 438 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Helens Town Centre is £32,636 per year. There are 7 schools in St Helens Town Centre: 4 primary (2 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). St Helens Town Centre is home to around 7,921 people, with a population density of about 2,937.1 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
438
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
32.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Helens Town Centre Population
7,921
Population density
2,937.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
195.93(+425%)
Public order
64.76(+539%)
Shoplifting
55.8(+865%)
Drugs
52.01(+1234%)
Anti-social behaviour
50.62(+182%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,887
86.91%
Other White
445
5.62%
Other Asian
124
1.56%
Other
80
1.01%
Chinese
63
0.8%
Total population: 7,924

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,792
26.89%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,416
21.25%
Level 3 (A level)
1,075
16.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,016
15.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
792
11.89%
Total 16+ residents: 6,663

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,223
29.96%
Other social rented
958
23.47%
Owns outright
779
19.08%
Owns with a mortgage
659
16.14%
Social rents from council
329
8.06%
Total households: 4,082

Property prices in St Helens Town Centre

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £122,500 in St Helens Town Centre area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,000 up to £235,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Helens Town Centre 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 St Helens Town Centre over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£172,500
Flats6£64,750
Semi-Detached15£165,000
Terraced38£110,000

10 years median price trend in St Helens Town Centre

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Helens Town Centre.

All postcodes in St Helens Town Centre

WA102LU

Boundary Road

WA101HH

St Helens Town Centre

WA101RD

St Helens Town Centre

WA102PW

Eccleston Street

WA102LP

Boundary Road

WA103XP

Berkshire Gardens

WA102JU

New Cross Street

WA103XZ

Worcester Close

WA102EF

Kirkland Street

WA109SA

St Helens Town Centre

WA101GE

Lower Hall Street

WA101LT

Alfred Street

WA101JA

Brynn Street

WA103XJ

Flintshire Gardens

WA102LX

Boundary Road

WA101GB

Barrow Street

WA102RD

Lyon Street

WA102RY

Union Street

WA103SU

The Shires

WA91HY

Collins Industrial Estate

WA101AJ

Church Street

WA102EJ

Carillon Way

WA103LT

Liverpool Road

WA102EU

Pigot Street

WA101DJ

Hall Street

WA109SF

St Helens Town Centre

WA103TL

Banner Street

WA101SL

Cotham Street

WA101HQ

Victoria Square

WA109SH

St Helens Town Centre

WA102SL

Oldfield Street

WA103UB

Prescot Road

WA109TB

St Helens Town Centre

WA101SN

Claughton Street

WA102TF

Ormskirk Street

WA103XF

Pembroke Close

WA101EL

Tolver Street

WA103XH

Eldon Street

WA102PE

Eccleston Street

WA101LU

Cansfield Street

WA91HX

Merton Street

WA102HS

Barton Close

WA103RN

Borough Road

WA102HD

Albion Street

WA101TQ

College Street

WA102LA

Henry Street

WA101AF

St Helens Town Centre

WA101JN

Hardshaw Street

WA102SA

Union Street

WA102RA

Havelock Close

WA102HR

Fenton Close

WA101JU

Hardshaw Street

WA102EQ

Peter Street

WA101HE

Hardshaw Street

WA101RR

Claughton Street

WA109GA

Liverpool Road

WA101UA

Gleave Street

WA102SJ

Lord Street

WA102HU

Albion Street

WA102LR

Boundary Road

WA109NP

St Helens Town Centre

WA103SS

County Drive

WA102SP

Byron Close

WA101DD

Haydock Street

WA101TF

College Street

WA101PP

Water Street

WA109TH

St Helens Town Centre

WA103LH

Greenbank Crescent

WA101ET

Woodville Street

WA101BX

Chalon Way East

WA101GQ

Hardshaw Street

WA109JG

Liverpool Road

WA102BF

Eccleston Street

WA101HT

Birchley Street

WA109SQ

Bickerstaffe Street

WA102SN

Wellington Terrace

WA109TA

St Helens Town Centre

WA109JT

Liverpool Road

WA102QS

Barton Close

WA102ER

Lewis Street

WA91DL

Basin Crescent

WA101QU

Hardshaw Street

WA102RB

Napier Close

WA102JB

Duke Street

WA101RX

Barrow Street

WA101AX

Church Street

WA102TN

North Road

WA101LS

Strickland Street

WA102LW

Boundary Road

WA101UD

Central Street

WA101QP

Westfield Street

WA101EB

Hardshaw Centre

WA102PF

Eccleston Street

WA109ZZ

St Helens Town Centre

WA101LP

Charles Street

WA102PL

Carlton Street

WA91LR

Pocket Nook Street

WA101NW

Bridge Street

WA91NS

Lock Street

WA103NS

Liverpool Road

Data Sources

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