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Town Centre East & Fingerpost

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About

The Town Centre East & Fingerpost area forms a key residential and commercial district directly adjacent to St Helens' core. The layout is defined by major arterial roads like Warrington Road and Duke Street, which channel traffic around the retail heart. This zone contains a mix of local authority housing, Victorian terraces, and modern apartment developments, serving as a primary gateway into the town. The topography subtly rises towards Fingerpost, offering views back towards the parish church's spire.

A notable local landmark is the large Tesco Extra supermarket, a modern retail anchor that draws consistent footfall. The area is home to several community pubs, takeaways, and convenience stores catering to the immediate neighbourhood. Fingerpost Road leads towards the former site of the Pilkington Glass headquarters, a nod to the town's industrial heritage. Green space is provided by the linear paths along the Fingerpost stream, a tributary of the Sankey Brook.

Area overview

On average Town Centre East & Fingerpost has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 234 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Town Centre East & Fingerpost is £32,702 per year. There are 5 schools in Town Centre East & Fingerpost: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Town Centre East & Fingerpost is home to around 7,675 people, with a population density of about 2,291.5 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
234
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
28.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Town Centre East & Fingerpost Population
7,675
Population density
2,291.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
108.53(+192%)
Public order
32.96(+227%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.23(+62%)
Shoplifting
26.19(+359%)
Drugs
24.63(+550%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,605
86.07%
Other White
511
6.66%
Other Asian
121
1.58%
African
58
0.76%
Chinese
56
0.73%
Total population: 7,674

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,828
29.56%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,187
19.2%
Level 3 (A level)
968
15.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
925
14.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
733
11.86%
Total 16+ residents: 6,183

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,140
31.01%
Other social rented
745
20.27%
Owns outright
721
19.61%
Owns with a mortgage
592
16.1%
Social rents from council
324
8.81%
Total households: 3,676

Property prices in Town Centre East & Fingerpost

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 in Town Centre East & Fingerpost area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,000 up to £348,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Town Centre East & 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 Town Centre East & Fingerpost over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£275,000
Flats5£41,000
Semi-Detached15£193,000
Terraced47£115,000

10 years median price trend in Town Centre East & Fingerpost

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Town Centre East & Fingerpost.

All postcodes in Town Centre East & Fingerpost

WA93ZL

Bridgewater Close

WA101QU

Hardshaw Street

WA91AN

Jackson Street

WA91BT

Sorogold Close

WA91DZ

Merton Bank Road

WA93DH

Baxters Lane

WA101LP

Charles Street

WA101SJ

Cotham Street

WA91LW

Vernon Street

WA91PZ

Hammond Street

WA93PD

Waterdale Crescent

WA101LD

Vincent Street

WA109TJ

Birchley Street

WA91DA

Higher Parr Street

WA93ZJ

Durham Close

WA101DL

Hall Street

WA101LG

Parade Street

WA109SJ

St Helens Town Centre

WA91PE

Morgan Street

WA93BE

Beaufort Street

WA93BT

Waverly Court

WA93PG

Garnet Street

WA101HH

St Helens Town Centre

WA101HX

Brynn Street

WA91DX

Merton Bank Road

WA93BL

Cleveland Street

WA93DJ

Sutton Road

WA101EJ

Hall Street

WA101EU

Woodville Street

WA91BY

Atlas Street

WA91LX

Graham Street

WA91NN

Parlane Street

WA91UB

Waterside

WA101JA

Brynn Street

WA101JR

Hardshaw Street

WA101LN

Charles Street

WA91HS

Islands Brow

WA91HZ

Merton Bank Road

WA91NZ

Parr Stocks Road

WA93ZT

Drift Walk

WA101DY

Bickerstaffe Street

WA101JN

Hardshaw Street

WA91DR

Park Road

WA91LR

Pocket Nook Street

WA91PB

Parr Stocks Road

WA91QG

Ramford Street

WA93BF

St Josephs Close

WA101JL

Church Street

WA101RE

Hardshaw Street

WA91DU

Knights Grange

WA93DX

Sutton North West

Data Sources

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