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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

WA104DU

Dodd Avenue

WA104HU

Devon Street

WA104JN

Stevenson Crescent

WA103EG

Bewsey Street

WA103EP

Oliver Road

WA103ES

Hartley Grove

WA104DR

Lynn Close

WA104BE

Warwick Street

WA104HP

Exeter Street

WA104JU

Haywood Gardens

WA103DL

Lugsmore Lane

WA103EX

Mitchell Road

WA104DB

St Teresas Road

WA104EW

Hewitt Avenue

WA104HW

Windsor Road

WA104DD

St Lukes Road

WA104EJ

Gibbons Avenue

WA103EN

Oliver Road

WA103NQ

Alexandra Street

WA104AB

Dunriding Lane

WA104BT

Conway Street

WA104EF

Hewitt Avenue

WA104NA

Horace Street

WA103DH

Lugsmore Lane

WA104DX

Dodd Avenue

WA105NT

Knowsley Road

WA102NR

Harris Street

WA103RS

Broadway

WA104DG

Mulberry Avenue

WA104EG

Ellison Drive

WA104JH

Marsden Avenue

WA104JQ

Rivington Road

WA104NW

Gladstone Street

WA106RG

Dentons Green Lane

WA102LS

Boundary Road

WA102QF

Dentons Green Lane

WA104NN

Chamberlain Street

WA103EF

Lemon Tree Walk

WA103EH

Grange Park Road

WA103ER

Lonie Grove

WA103NP

Crosby Grove

WA103SW

Dickens Road

WA104ER

Hewitt Avenue

WA103JW

Lincoln Road

WA103NE

Elm Road

WA103NF

Elm Road

WA103UJ

Alexandra Drive

WA104BN

Constance Street

WA104FS

Wellens Walk

WA104JF

Tamworth Street

WA104JR

Bradshaw Close

WA104PL

Liberty Place

Data Sources

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