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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

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

West Park Population

10,506

Population density

4,180.7 per km²

Crime

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

British

9,951

94.71%

Other White

193

1.84%

Irish

0.61%

Other Asian

0.34%

Other

0.34%

Total population: 10,507

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	9	£265,000	£219,400	£235,000	£275,000	£336,000
Flats	9	£91,000	£39,400	£89,950	£100,000	£115,000
Semi-Detached	50	£185,500	£121,800	£151,875	£209,625	£288,750
Terraced	52	£115,000	£86,100	£103,375	£130,000	£164,450

10 years median price trend in West Park

All postcodes in West Park

WA103HF

Prescot Road

WA104EQ

Ellison Drive

WA103JA

Regents Road

WA104BD

Dunriding Lane

WA104JP

Hopkins Close

WA104QN

Peet Avenue

WA103AL

Prescot Road

WA103AR

Freckleton Road

WA103HL

Prescot Road

WA103HS

Prescot Road

WA103JF

Roby Street

WA104DE

Mulberry Avenue

WA103AP

Freckleton Road

WA103EE

Whittle Street

WA103HP

Prescot Road

WA102NT

Lingholme Road

WA103JE

Roby Street

WA104DS

Newlove Avenue

WA104JA

Rivington Road

WA104PA

Belmont Street

WA102LU

Boundary Road

WA103HX

Grosvenor Road

WA104PY

Knowsley Road

WA102NS

Lingholme Road

WA102NW

Harris Street

WA103AG

Prescot Road

WA103HW

Prescot Road

WA103NH

Crossley Road

WA104AQ

Willow Road

WA104QA

Knowsley Road

WA103RT

Broadway

WA104LN

Dilloway Street

WA102NP

Harris Street

WA103EJ

Grange Park Road

WA104AZ

Laurel Road

WA102LY

Boundary Road

WA103JS

Rochester Gardens

WA104AJ

Willow Road

WA104BP

Mona Street

WA104DJ

Alder Hey Road

WA104JD

Bronte Street

WA104LJ

West Park Road

WA103DJ

Lugsmore Lane

WA104HZ

Rivington Road

WA104NP

Gladstone Street

WA104NY

Doulton Street

WA104PG

The Feathers

WA103RU

Broadway

WA104BZ

Newlove Avenue

WA104DZ

Fairclough Road

WA104FT

Coslett Drive

WA104JX

St Georges Road

WA104LA

St Georges Road

WA103ET

Leslie Road

WA103HZ

Queens Road

WA103LS

Ravenhead Row

WA104AW

Poplar Grove

WA104FX

West Park

WA104GA

Cunningham Court

WA104HF

Cambridge Road

WA106RF

Dentons Green Lane

WA103EW

Oliver Road

WA104BB

Dunriding Lane

WA104BQ

Balfour Street

WA104EY

Alpine Close

WA103HE

Prescot Road

WA104GW

Grafton Street

WA103DR

West Street

WA104LP

Dilloway Street

WA104NZ

Doulton Street

WA104PQ

Liberty Place

WA104PZ

Knowsley Road

WA103ND

Crossley Road

WA104BW

Roscoe Street

WA104JG

Drake Street

WA104LU

Kitchener Street

WA103DN

Owen Street

WA103DP

West Street

WA103QS

Thatto Heath Road

WA104EA

Mcfarlane Avenue

WA104ED

Chisnall Avenue

WA103EA

Whittle Street

WA103JN

Norfolk Road

WA103NA

Royal Grove

WA104DT

Alder Hey Road

WA104JL

Marsden Avenue

WA103AH

Prescot Road

WA103EQ

Leslie Road

WA104BY

Swallow Court

WA104HN

Windsor Road

WA103JJ

Stafford Road

WA103SG

Upland Road

WA104BH

Constance Street

WA105NU

Knowsley Road

WA103DT

French Street

WA103EB

Whittle Street

WA103EY

Chatteris Court

WA104AT

Laurel Road

WA104BG

Balfour Street

WA104DQ

Mulberry Avenue

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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