Postcode WA10 1LB 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 high crime levels, with around 69.5 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 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Fosters 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 high crime rate, with approximately 69.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.6% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA10 1LB.
Town Centre East & Fingerpost near WA10 1LB 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | St Helens Central | N/A | Walking directions to St Helens Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Fosters Park | Medium | Walking directions to Fosters Park |
| 0.4 mi | Friends Garden | Small | Walking directions to Friends Garden |
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £122,500 in St Helens Town Centre area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,000 up to £235,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £172,500 |
| Flats | 6 | £64,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £165,000 |
| Terraced | 38 | £110,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Helens Town Centre
In the WA10 1LB postcode area, located within Town Centre East & Fingerpost, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA10 1LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | Charles Street, St. Helens, WA10 1LH | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | College Street Post Office | 89 College Street, St Helens, WA10 1TP | Walking directions to College Street Post Office |
| 0.3 mi | Station Groceries | 9 Baldwin Street, St Helens, WA10 2RS | Walking directions to Station Groceries |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 37 Ormskirk Street, St Helens, WA10 2SY | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | OOPS! Clearance | Ardwick Street, St Helens, WA9 1LZ | Walking directions to OOPS! Clearance |
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.
Elected local representatives for WA10 1LB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Marie Rimmer
St Helens South and Whiston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.