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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 59 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
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

Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £151,500 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
Detached14£297,500
Terraced59£120,000
Semi-Detached61£185,000
Flats8£95,000

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

WA104JG

Drake Street

WA104BP

Mona Street

WA104BY

Swallow Court

WA103ER

Lonie Grove

WA104ND

Rivington Road

WA104NZ

Doulton Street

WA104LX

Kitchener Street

WA103DD

Owen Close

WA104HU

Devon Street

WA104DZ

Fairclough Road

WA103JN

Norfolk Road

WA103NB

Crossley Road

WA103HZ

Queens Road

WA104EF

Hewitt Avenue

WA102NT

Lingholme Road

WA103HE

Prescot Road

WA102LT

Boundary Road

WA104PG

The Feathers

WA103EE

Whittle Street

WA104DG

Mulberry Avenue

WA104BS

Mona Street

WA104EQ

Ellison Drive

WA104JN

Stevenson Crescent

WA104DY

Marsden Avenue

WA104EU

Melville Close

WA104EN

Rennie Avenue

WA104JQ

Rivington Road

WA103DP

West Street

WA104PY

Knowsley Road

WA104EP

Beaumont Avenue

WA104JP

Hopkins Close

WA103NL

Bates Crescent

WA104BD

Dunriding Lane

WA104AT

Laurel Road

WA104NA

Horace Street

WA102QF

Dentons Green Lane

WA104JB

Bronte Street

WA104DE

Mulberry Avenue

WA104JF

Tamworth Street

WA103EU

Leslie Road

WA104PA

Belmont Street

WA104DB

St Teresas Road

WA104BN

Constance Street

WA103AD

Prescot Road

WA104AJ

Willow Road

WA103UZ

Alexandra Drive

WA103JW

Lincoln Road

WA103DN

Owen Street

WA104DS

Newlove Avenue

WA104AP

St Anns Road

WA104ES

Hewitt Avenue

WA103NE

Elm Road

WA104DQ

Mulberry Avenue

WA104HT

Devon Street

WA103JA

Regents Road

WA103DH

Lugsmore Lane

WA103EY

Chatteris Court

WA104EE

Hewitt Avenue

WA105NT

Knowsley Road

WA104HE

Virgil Street

WA103HX

Grosvenor Road

WA102NS

Lingholme Road

WA104BA

Dunriding Lane

WA104EX

Oleander Drive

WA104DR

Lynn Close

WA104BH

Constance Street

WA103ND

Crossley Road

WA103RT

Broadway

WA104QA

Knowsley Road

WA103HN

Prescot Road

WA103EW

Oliver Road

WA103DY

Carlow Street

WA104DJ

Alder Hey Road

WA103SG

Upland Road

WA106RF

Dentons Green Lane

WA103HT

Kings Road

WA104PX

Knowsley Road

WA104LZ

Horace Street

WA104QL

Ackers Lane

WA103JR

Henley Court

WA103HY

Princes Road

WA104HX

Devon Street

WA103EL

Grange Park Road

WA103EN

Oliver Road

WA103WD

Bewsey Street

WA102NP

Harris Street

WA104EL

Hewitt Avenue

WA103NG

St John Street

WA104AZ

Laurel Road

WA104AF

Dunriding Lane

WA104EG

Ellison Drive

WA104JH

Marsden Avenue

WA104AX

Laurel Road

WA103NH

Crossley Road

WA104DF

Hearne Road

WA104DT

Alder Hey Road

WA103DW

Owen Street

WA104JW

Morrissey Close

WA103AW

Freckleton Road

WA104JE

Sidney Street

Data Sources

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