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About

West Park is a large public park located to the west of St. Helens town centre. It features extensive open grassland, mature tree-lined paths, and formal floral displays. The area includes facilities for bowling, tennis, and a children's play area, serving as a primary recreational space for the town.

A notable structure within the park is the large, ornate Victorian bandstand, which hosts musical events. The park's layout, with its network of paths and a central lake, provides a consistent green environment for walking and relaxation amidst the urban setting.

Area overview

On average West Park has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 11.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Park is £38,529 per year. There are 1 schools in West Park: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). West Park is home to around 10,506 people, with a population density of about 4,180.7 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
11.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Park Population
10,506
Population density
4,180.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.27(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.57(-63%)
Public order
6.19(-39%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.81(-35%)
Drugs
5.04(+29%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,951
94.71%
Other White
193
1.84%
Irish
64
0.61%
Other Asian
36
0.34%
Other
36
0.34%
Total population: 10,507

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,404
27.47%
No qualifications
1,769
20.21%
Level 3 (A level)
1,624
18.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,325
15.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
882
10.08%
Total 16+ residents: 8,752

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,639
33.55%
Owns with a mortgage
1,469
30.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
956
19.57%
Other social rented
418
8.56%
Social rents from council
203
4.16%
Total households: 4,885

Property prices in West Park

Median price£142,500
Price per sq ft£180
Sales (last 12 months)134
Typical range (middle 50%)£110K – £210K

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £142,500 (about £180 per square foot) in West Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £675,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£320,000£264
Semi-Detached55£195,000£219
Terraced59£120,000£152
Flats11£100,000£160

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£207,000£50,750£121,000£70,000
2017£198,000£79,725£115,000£75,000
2018£280,000£72,000£120,375£76,000
2019£255,000£67,000£132,000£86,000
2020£181,000£85,000£145,000£85,000
2021£242,500£89,950£140,000£100,000
2022£235,500£90,500£155,000£110,000
2023£237,500£97,000£165,000£111,000
2024£250,000£91,000£172,000£117,500
2025£297,500£90,000£185,000£117,625
2026£320,000£112,500£212,000£123,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£211£60£141£86
2017£179£136£142£95
2018£203£121£141£100
2019£206£115£146£109
2020£207£143£163£108
2021£227£133£165£126
2022£219£151£182£132
2023£210£178£194£142
2024£229£136£199£143
2025£268£158£210£147
2026£244£179£238£154
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Park in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about West Park

Is West Park safe?

West Park records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in West Park?

The median sale price in West Park is £142,500 (about £180 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in West Park?

West Park has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is West Park?

West Park scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in West Park sits around rank 8,104 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in West Park?

The average household income in West Park is around £38,529 per year, and 12% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in West Park

WA104FS

Wellens Walk

WA103AJ

Prescot Road

WA102LS

Boundary Road

WA103LS

Ravenhead Row

WA104LJ

West Park Road

WA103NJ

Cairo Street

WA104AR

St Anns Road

WA104HG

Cambridge Road

WA103EX

Mitchell Road

WA104BJ

Rivington Street

WA103JJ

Stafford Road

WA103EH

Grange Park Road

WA103DX

Thompson Street

WA103TP

Prescot Road

WA104LN

Dilloway Street

WA104NP

Gladstone Street

WA103NA

Royal Grove

WA103ES

Hartley Grove

WA103DU

French Street

WA103QS

Thatto Heath Road

WA104NY

Doulton Street

WA104BQ

Balfour Street

WA103AH

Prescot Road

WA102NR

Harris Street

WA104GA

Cunningham Court

WA104DL

Alder Hey Road

WA103LR

Ravenhead Road

WA103JD

Roby Street

WA104EH

Ellison Drive

WA104EY

Alpine Close

WA104NF

Rivington Road

WA104AG

Dunriding Lane

WA102LY

Boundary Road

WA103HU

Regents Road

WA103AP

Freckleton Road

WA104BG

Balfour Street

WA103RP

Springfield Road

WA103JH

Stafford Road

WA104EA

Mcfarlane Avenue

WA104ER

Hewitt Avenue

WA102LU

Boundary Road

WA104BW

Roscoe Street

WA103RU

Broadway

WA104BE

Warwick Street

WA103HL

Prescot Road

WA104JL

Marsden Avenue

WA104JX

St Georges Road

WA103AR

Freckleton Road

WA104BT

Conway Street

WA103ED

Whittle Street

WA104LP

Dilloway Street

WA104DA

Mulberry Avenue

WA103LX

Factory Row

WA104BU

Laurel Way

WA103DJ

Lugsmore Lane

WA104QN

Peet Avenue

WA103RS

Broadway

WA104BZ

Newlove Avenue

WA103JF

Roby Street

WA103SQ

Upland Road

WA104EW

Hewitt Avenue

WA104LA

St Georges Road

WA104AS

St Anns Road

WA104ED

Chisnall Avenue

WA103DB

Ravenhead Road

WA104AQ

Willow Road

WA104HY

Rivington Road

WA103AB

Prescot Road

WA104DU

Dodd Avenue

WA103HW

Prescot Road

WA104PZ

Knowsley Road

WA103EQ

Leslie Road

WA104DD

St Lukes Road

WA103JB

West Park

WA105NU

Knowsley Road

WA104AY

Cedar Street

WA104AW

Poplar Grove

WA104RH

Kiln Lane

WA103JS

Rochester Gardens

WA104JR

Bradshaw Close

WA104NN

Chamberlain Street

WA104PQ

Liberty Place

WA103EF

Lemon Tree Walk

WA104AU

Moxon Street

WA103EA

Whittle Street

WA104FW

Chisnall Close

WA104PL

Liberty Place

WA103HG

Prescot Road

WA104JU

Haywood Gardens

WA104HL

Grafton Street

WA104HW

Windsor Road

WA103EJ

Grange Park Road

WA103DS

Carlow Street

WA104HN

Windsor Road

WA104AB

Dunriding Lane

WA104NE

Rivington Road

WA103NW

Formby Avenue

WA104JD

Bronte Street

WA104LY

Kitchener Street

WA104NW

Gladstone Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.