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Windle ward is located in the eastern part of St Helens, primarily consisting of residential suburbs. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, including inter-war semi-detached homes and more modern developments. Local amenities are centred around several district shopping parades serving the community's daily needs. The ward contains a number of primary schools and green spaces, such as Taylor Park, which provide recreational areas for residents.

The ward's landscape is gently undulating, with residential streets extending towards the eastern boundary. A notable feature is the presence of the historic Windle Pilkington family estate grounds, which have influenced local place names and the area's development pattern. Transport links include main bus routes connecting to St Helens town centre and the wider region. The ward maintains a distinct identity separate from the neighbouring town centre and industrial areas to the west.

Area overview

On average Windle has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 156 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Windle is £41,652 per year. There are 5 schools in Windle: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Windle is home to around 10,955 people, with a population density of about 1,789.3 per km2.

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

156

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Windle Population

10,955

Population density

1,789.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

77.68(+108%)

Public order

17.89(+77%)

Drugs

17.34(+345%)

Anti-social behaviour

15.15(-16%)

Criminal damage and arson

14.51(+61%)

North West average

Demographics

British

10,400

94.92%

Other White

157

1.43%

Irish

0.64%

Chinese

0.47%

African

0.37%

Total population: 10,957

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

2,867

31.96%

Level 3 (A level)

1,674

18.66%

No qualifications

1,550

17.28%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,345

14.99%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

825

9.2%

Total 16+ residents: 8,971

Housing

Owns outright

1,620

33.95%

Owns with a mortgage

1,619

33.93%

Private landlord or letting agency

624

13.08%

Other social rented

583

12.22%

Social rents from council

191

Total households: 4,772

Property prices in Windle

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £222,000 in Windle area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,000 up to £715,000.

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 Windle over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	14	£385,000	£272,800	£297,500	£473,500	£582,000
Flats	3	£160,000	£142,000	£150,000	£187,500	£209,500
Semi-Detached	62	£247,000	£143,350	£202,500	£285,000	£428,250
Terraced	48	£159,475	£100,000	£126,500	£175,000	£238,000

10 years median price trend in Windle

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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