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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 228 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
228
Deprivation level
9/10
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
102.02(+174%)
Public order
33.36(+229%)
Shoplifting
26.71(+362%)
Drugs
24.1(+518%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.84(+33%)
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 71 recent sales, the median property price is £117,500 in Town Centre East & Fingerpost area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,000 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
Terraced42£104,500
Detached10£296,998
Flats5£43,250
Semi-Detached14£176,500

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

WA93DE

Marshalls Cross Road

WA109ST

St Helens Town Centre

WA101EP

Hall Street

WA91PZ

Hammond Street

WA93NW

Peasley Cross & Fingerpost

WA91NZ

Parr Stocks Road

WA93DH

Baxters Lane

WA101DB

George Street

WA93QH

Edgeworth Close

WA101DS

Bickerstaffe Street

WA101BJ

Ormskirk Street

WA93JW

Sylvester Drive

WA101GE

Lower Hall Street

WA101DL

Hall Street

WA91JU

Hardshaw Street

WA93ZS

Jenkin Way

WA93PN

Robins Lane

WA91AX

Sorogold Street

WA93DA

Marshalls Cross Road

WA101GW

St Helens Town Centre

WA109TD

St Helens Town Centre

WA101ET

Woodville Street

WA93PJ

Helsby Street

WA101HH

St Helens Town Centre

WA93NR

Baxters Lane

WA91LW

Vernon Street

WA101GN

Tolver Street

WA91NR

Trinity Street

WA91AL

Jackson Street

WA101JG

Brynn Street

WA91EF

Waine Street

WA109SS

St Helens Town Centre

WA109SF

St Helens Town Centre

WA91ET

Recreation Street

WA101BG

Church Street

WA101SN

Claughton Street

WA91DU

Knights Grange

WA91JY

Ardwick Street

WA101EQ

Corporation Street

WA93NA

Fishwicks Industrial Estate

WA109TH

St Helens Town Centre

WA93NF

Robins Lane

WA91NQ

Pocket Nook Street

WA91HN

Penny Bridge Grove

WA93BE

Beaufort Street

WA93EZ

Ellamsbridge Road

WA109SZ

St Helens Town Centre

WA101HF

Hardshaw Street

WA93NT

Extension View

WA91NS

Lock Street

WA93DQ

Bentinck Street

Data Sources

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