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About

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 154 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
154
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
14.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Windle Population
10,955
Population density
1,789.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
78.5(+111%)
Public order
18.9(+87%)
Drugs
17.34(+358%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.7(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.96(+44%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,400
94.92%
Other White
157
1.43%
Irish
70
0.64%
Chinese
51
0.47%
African
40
0.37%
Total population: 10,957

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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
4%
Total households: 4,772

Property prices in Windle

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £213,500 in Windle area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £715,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Windle 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 Windle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£330,000
Flats4£197,500
Semi-Detached57£245,000
Terraced43£153,000

10 years median price trend in Windle

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Windle.

All postcodes in Windle

WA104JZ

Caraway Grove

WA106BN

St Thomas Close

WA106DF

Rainford Road

WA106EJ

Crantock Grove

WA102DB

Argyle Street

WA102NE

Russet Close

WA105QR

Coach Road

WA106SA

Dentons Green Lane

WA106UQ

Windlehurst Avenue

WA102QF

Dentons Green Lane

WA104GX

Percival Way

WA106SG

Greenfield Road

WA106WD

St Bees Close

WA102NN

Spray Street

WA106EX

St Georges Avenue

WA106PU

Windle Hall Drive

WA106SL

Greenfield Road

WA104GY

Kelsey Close

WA106DP

Bleak Hill Road

WA106PG

Hard Lane

WA106TS

Tennis Street North

Data Sources

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