Postcode WA10 2HU 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 West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 401.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.7× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Town Centre West is £32,520 per year. The nearest station is St Helens Central, about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Victoria Park.
Town Centre West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 503 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Town Centre West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 401.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 64.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Town Centre West is £32,520 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 96 ft away from WA10 2HU.
Town Centre West near WA10 2HU 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | St Helens Central | N/A | Walking directions to St Helens Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.2 mi | Queen's Park | Large | Walking directions to Queen's Park |
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £126,750 (about £160 per square foot) in St Helens Town Centre area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £250,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £194,000 | £244 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £165,000 | £260 |
| Terraced | 45 | £110,000 | £139 |
| Flats | 4 | £74,500 | £137 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £150,200 | £64,000 | £107,500 | £70,250 |
| 2017 | £136,000 | £64,000 | £106,000 | £63,750 |
| 2018 | £148,500 | £58,495 | £110,000 | £72,500 |
| 2019 | £129,000 | £50,000 | £95,000 | £75,000 |
| 2020 | £122,500 | £92,000 | £114,250 | £67,250 |
| 2021 | £142,000 | £49,000 | £127,750 | £89,000 |
| 2022 | £188,000 | £45,000 | £141,250 | £98,500 |
| 2023 | — | £47,000 | £140,000 | £104,250 |
| 2024 | £195,000 | £48,750 | £135,000 | £105,000 |
| 2025 | £192,500 | £38,500 | £167,500 | £100,000 |
| 2026 | £199,500 | £82,000 | £162,500 | £115,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £165 | £121 | £160 | £79 |
| 2017 | £163 | £89 | £165 | £82 |
| 2018 | £189 | £118 | £169 | £86 |
| 2019 | £164 | £99 | £143 | £97 |
| 2020 | £193 | £119 | £165 | £87 |
| 2021 | £189 | £93 | £197 | £118 |
| 2022 | £234 | £83 | £211 | £125 |
| 2023 | — | £101 | £225 | £131 |
| 2024 | £238 | £96 | £228 | £129 |
| 2025 | £233 | £62 | £243 | £138 |
| 2026 | £256 | £159 | £260 | £138 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA10 2HU.
In the WA10 2HU postcode area, located within Town Centre West, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA10 2HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Kirkland Street, St Helens, WA10 2EF | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | King Street, St Helens, WA10 2JZ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 37 Ormskirk Street, St Helens, WA10 2SY | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Linkway West, St Helens, WA10 1QA | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Station Groceries | 9 Baldwin Street, St Helens, WA10 2RS | Walking directions to Station Groceries |
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 2HU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Marie Rimmer
St Helens South and Whiston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA10 2HU records about 401 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around WA10 2HU in Town Centre West is £126,750 (about £160 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to WA10 2HU, including St Mary & St Thomas' CofE Primary School (Outstanding), St Helens College (Requires improvement) and Launchpad Centre (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA10 2HU is St Helens Central, about 1,128 m away.
WA10 2HU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 503 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for St Helens South and Whiston covering WA10 2HU is Marie Rimmer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.