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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 moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 2 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
57
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
31.22(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.9(-34%)
Public order
5.9(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.71(-69%)
Drugs
4.76(+26%)
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

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £135,500 in West Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £675,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Park 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 West Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£265,000
Flats9£91,000
Semi-Detached50£185,500
Terraced52£115,000

10 years median price trend in West Park

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Park.

All postcodes in West Park

WA104BU

Laurel Way

WA103HY

Princes Road

WA103UZ

Alexandra Drive

WA104JT

Selby Close

WA103JL

Dorset Road

WA104FW

Chisnall Close

WA104LH

St Georges Road

WA103NB

Crossley Road

WA104ES

Hewitt Avenue

WA104HE

Virgil Street

WA103WD

Bewsey Street

WA104AS

St Anns Road

WA104HG

Cambridge Road

WA104LR

Dilloway Street

WA103JB

West Park

WA104EN

Rennie Avenue

WA104HR

Exeter Street

WA104BL

Rivington Street

WA104DA

Mulberry Avenue

WA104FQ

Sculthorpe Close

WA104JW

Morrissey Close

WA104EE

Hewitt Avenue

WA104QL

Ackers Lane

WA103HN

Prescot Road

WA103JD

Roby Street

WA103LX

Factory Row

WA104AH

Maple Grove

WA104AX

Laurel Road

WA104HY

Rivington Road

WA104JS

Newfields

WA103DD

Owen Close

WA103HG

Prescot Road

WA103SN

Southey Road

WA104EU

Melville Close

WA104HT

Devon Street

WA104NE

Rivington Road

WA103EL

Grange Park Road

WA103SQ

Upland Road

WA104BJ

Rivington Street

WA103JR

Henley Court

WA103LR

Ravenhead Road

WA104PU

Knowsley Road

WA103DY

Carlow Street

WA103NL

Bates Crescent

WA102LT

Boundary Road

WA103DS

Carlow Street

WA103DX

Thompson Street

WA103DZ

Fidler Street

WA103QR

Derringstone Close

WA104DF

Hearne Road

WA104EB

Ellison Drive

WA104LW

Greenall Street

WA104NF

Rivington Road

WA104PT

Knowsley Road

WA102NJ

Lingholme Road

WA103ED

Whittle Street

WA103NJ

Cairo Street

WA103RR

Springfield Road

WA104AU

Moxon Street

WA103HT

Kings Road

WA103RP

Springfield Road

WA104BA

Dunriding Lane

WA104BS

Mona Street

WA103AJ

Prescot Road

WA103DW

Owen Street

WA104DL

Alder Hey Road

WA104LY

Kitchener Street

WA103HU

Regents Road

WA103AB

Prescot Road

WA103LZ

Stafford Road

WA104AG

Dunriding Lane

WA104EH

Ellison Drive

WA103JH

Stafford Road

WA103NW

Formby Avenue

WA103TP

Prescot Road

WA104EL

Hewitt Avenue

WA104JE

Sidney Street

WA104LZ

Horace Street

WA103DU

French Street

WA103NG

St John Street

WA104AP

St Anns Road

WA104HL

Grafton Street

WA103DB

Ravenhead Road

WA104DH

Alder Hey Road

WA104LX

Kitchener Street

WA104ND

Rivington Road

WA104EX

Oleander Drive

WA103HR

Prescot Road

WA104EP

Beaumont Avenue

WA104JB

Bronte Street

WA104AY

Cedar Street

WA104AF

Dunriding Lane

WA104RH

Kiln Lane

WA103AD

Prescot Road

WA103AW

Freckleton Road

WA103EU

Leslie Road

WA104AR

St Anns Road

WA104DY

Marsden Avenue

WA104HX

Devon Street

WA104PX

Knowsley Road

Data Sources

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