Postcode WA10 1EL is located in a major urban area, within the St Helens Town Centre ward of St. Helens in the North West region, and forms part of the Town Centre East & Fingerpost area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Town Centre East & Fingerpost is £32,702 per year. The nearest station is St Helens Central located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Vera Page Park.
Town Centre East & Fingerpost has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,784 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Town Centre East & Fingerpost has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 56.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Town Centre East & Fingerpost is £32,702 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 277 ft away from WA10 1EL.
Town Centre East & Fingerpost near WA10 1EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is St Helens Central located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | St Helens Central | N/A | Walking directions to St Helens Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Vera Page Park | Medium | Walking directions to Vera Page Park |
| 0.3 mi | Fosters Park | Medium | Walking directions to Fosters Park |
| 0.2 mi | Friends Garden | Small | Walking directions to Friends Garden |
Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £118,000 in St Helens Town Centre area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,000 up to £245,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £185,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £38,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £135,000 |
| Terraced | 43 | £115,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Helens Town Centre
In the WA10 1EL postcode area, located within Town Centre East & Fingerpost, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA10 1EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | Charles Street, St. Helens, WA10 1LH | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | Delicje | 34 Parr Street, St Helens, WA9 1JZ | Walking directions to Delicje |
| 0.3 mi | Station Groceries | 9 Baldwin Street, St Helens, WA10 2RS | Walking directions to Station Groceries |
| 0.3 mi | OOPS! Clearance | Ardwick Street, St Helens, WA9 1LZ | Walking directions to OOPS! Clearance |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 37 Ormskirk Street, St Helens, WA10 2SY | Walking directions to Iceland |
Annual council tax rates for St. Helens district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.