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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

WA103HS

Prescot Road

WA103EP

Oliver Road

WA104HP

Exeter Street

WA103UJ

Alexandra Drive

WA103DZ

Fidler Street

WA104FT

Coslett Drive

WA104PT

Knowsley Road

WA103DR

West Street

WA104HF

Cambridge Road

WA106RG

Dentons Green Lane

WA103DL

Lugsmore Lane

WA103NF

Elm Road

WA103NP

Crosby Grove

WA104LR

Dilloway Street

WA104AH

Maple Grove

WA103AL

Prescot Road

WA102NW

Harris Street

WA104JS

Newfields

WA104FX

Eccleston Green Court

WA103EB

Whittle Street

WA103EG

Bewsey Street

WA104GW

Grafton Street

WA104HR

Exeter Street

WA104EB

Ellison Drive

WA103LZ

Stafford Road

WA103AG

Prescot Road

WA102NJ

Lingholme Road

WA104BL

Rivington Street

WA104LU

Kitchener Street

WA104FQ

Sculthorpe Close

WA104HZ

Rivington Road

WA103SW

Dickens Road

WA104DH

Alder Hey Road

WA103NQ

Alexandra Street

WA103ET

Leslie Road

WA103HP

Prescot Road

WA104JT

Selby Close

WA104PU

Knowsley Road

WA104JA

Rivington Road

WA103JL

Dorset Road

WA103QR

Derringstone Close

WA103RR

Springfield Road

WA103DT

French Street

WA104LH

St Georges Road

WA103HR

Prescot Road

WA104BB

Dunriding Lane

WA104LW

Greenall Street

WA104DX

Dodd Avenue

WA104EJ

Gibbons Avenue

WA103HF

Prescot Road

WA103SN

Southey Road

WA103JE

Roby Street

Data Sources

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