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Town Centre West

About

Town Centre West is the commercial and administrative core of St. Helens. The area is anchored by the large Church Square shopping centre and the adjacent Hardshaw Centre, providing the main retail focus. Key civic buildings, including the Town Hall and the Central Library, are situated here. The area functions as the primary bus interchange for the wider borough, creating a constant flow of people throughout the day.

The streets are a mix of post-war reconstruction and some surviving older structures. A prominent local landmark is the Gamble Institute building, a notable example of Edwardian Baroque architecture. The area directly borders St. Helens Parish Church and its churchyard, providing a green space amidst the urban setting. Development plans often focus on this district, aiming to modernise its retail and public realm offerings.

Area overview

On average Town Centre West has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 278 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 35.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Town Centre West is £32,520 per year. There are 4 schools in Town Centre West: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Town Centre West is home to around 7,319 people, with a population density of about 4,318.2 per km2.

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

278

Deprivation level

10/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Town Centre West Population

7,319

Population density

4,318.2 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

125.29(+237%)

Public order

42.22(+318%)

Shoplifting

40.03(+601%)

Anti-social behaviour

34.02(+83%)

Drugs

33.75(+791%)

North West average

Demographics

British

6,611

90.29%

Other White

289

3.95%

Other Asian

1.01%

Other

0.85%

Irish

0.75%

Total population: 7,322

Economics

No qualifications

1,561

25.31%

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,410

22.86%

Level 3 (A level)

991

16.07%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

971

15.75%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

741

12.02%

Total 16+ residents: 6,167

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

1,014

26.32%

Other social rented

958

24.86%

Owns with a mortgage

761

19.75%

Owns outright

733

19.02%

Social rents from council

261

6.77%

Total households: 3,853

Property prices in Town Centre West

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £128,750 in Town Centre West area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,500 up to £350,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 West over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	6	£172,500	£154,375	£160,000	£196,250	£218,000
Flats	1	£45,500	£45,500	£45,500	£45,500	£45,500
Semi-Detached	15	£170,000	£113,500	£135,000	£216,750	£283,500
Terraced	42	£114,000	£65,425	£95,375	£131,563	£159,650

10 years median price trend in Town Centre West

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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