Postcode WA10 2LU 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 West Park area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Park is £38,529 per year. The nearest station is St Helens Central, about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Eccleston Branchline Linear Park.
West Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,840 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
West Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in West Park is £38,529 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 314 ft away from WA10 2LU.
West Park near WA10 2LU 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | St Helens Central | N/A | Walking directions to St Helens Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Eccleston Branchline Linear Park | Large | Walking directions to Eccleston Branchline Linear Park |
| 0.1 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 2LU.
In the WA10 2LU postcode area, located within West Park, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA10 2LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Kirkland Street, St Helens, WA10 2EF | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | King Street, St Helens, WA10 2JZ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | Boundary Road, St Helens, WA10 2PX | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Linkway West, St Helens, WA10 1QA | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Bank Street, St. Helens, WA10 2PX | Walking directions to Morrisons |
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 2LU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Marie Rimmer
St Helens South and Whiston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA10 2LU records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around WA10 2LU in West Park 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 2LU, including St Mary & St Thomas' CofE Primary School (Outstanding), Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary School (Good) and St Helens College (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA10 2LU is St Helens Central, about 1,247 m away.
WA10 2LU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,840 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 2LU 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.