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About

West Park is a residential area located in the northwest of St. Helens, known for its quiet streets and green spaces. The neighborhood features a mix of housing, including semi-detached and terraced homes, with some modern developments. It is close to local amenities such as schools, shops, and leisure facilities, making it a practical choice for families and commuters.

The area is anchored by its namesake, West Park, a large open space with playgrounds, sports fields, and walking paths. The park serves as a focal point for community events and outdoor activities. Public transport links provide easy access to St. Helens town center and nearby areas, while major roads like the A570 connect the neighborhood to wider regions. West Park offers a balance of suburban living and convenience.

Area overview

On average West Park has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 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 of residents in West Park is £37,300 per year. There are 2 schools in West Park: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 125 recent sales, the median property price is £130,500 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
Detached12£252,500
Flats10£95,500
Semi-Detached47£185,000
Terraced56£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

WA104DQ

Mulberry Avenue

WA104DR

Lynn Close

WA104DU

Dodd Avenue

WA104HU

Devon Street

WA104JN

Stevenson Crescent

WA103DL

West Street

WA103EX

Mitchell Road

WA104BE

Warwick Street

WA104DB

St Teresa's Road

WA104EW

Hearne Road

WA104HP

Exeter Street

WA104HW

Devon Street

WA104JU

Haywood Gardens

WA103EN

Oliver Road

WA103HY

Princes Road

WA103NQ

Alexandra Street

WA103UZ

Alexandra Drive

WA104AB

Dunriding Lane

WA104BT

West Park

WA104DD

Beaumont Avenue

WA104EF

Chisnall Avenue

WA104EJ

Gibbons Avenue

WA104NA

Horace Street

WA102NR

Harris Street

WA103DH

West Park

WA103RS

Broadway

WA104DG

Mulberry Avenue

WA104DX

Dodd Avenue

WA104EG

Ellison Drive

WA105NT

Knowsley Road

WA102LS

Boundary Road

WA102QF

Canterbury Street

WA104JH

Marsden Avenue

WA104JQ

Rivington Road

WA104NN

Chamberlain Street

WA104NW

Balfour Street

WA106RG

Dentons Green Lane

WA103EF

Lemon Tree Walk

WA103EH

George Street

WA103ER

Lonie Grove

WA103JW

Lincoln Road

WA103NE

Elm Road

WA103NF

Crossley Road

WA103NP

Crosby Grove

WA103SW

Dickens Road

WA103UJ

Alexandra Drive

WA104BN

Constance Street

WA104ER

Hewitt Avenue

WA104FS

Knowsley Road

WA104JF

Tamworth Street

WA104JR

Bradshaw Close

WA104JT

Selby Close

WA104PL

Knowsley Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.