Postcode WA10 2TR 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 179 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× 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 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Victoria Park.
Town Centre West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,005 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Town Centre West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 179 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 56.1% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 289 ft away from WA10 2TR.
Town Centre West near WA10 2TR 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Queen's Park | Large | Walking directions to Queen's Park |
| 0.4 mi | Fosters Park | Medium | Walking directions to Fosters 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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA10 2TR.
In the WA10 2TR postcode area, located within Town Centre West, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA10 2TR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | College Street Post Office | 89 College Street, St Helens, WA10 1TP | Walking directions to College Street Post Office |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | King Street, St Helens, WA10 2JZ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Station Groceries | 9 Baldwin Street, St Helens, WA10 2RS | Walking directions to Station Groceries |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 37 Ormskirk Street, St Helens, WA10 2SY | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Kirkland Street, St Helens, WA10 2EF | Walking directions to Asda |
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 2TR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Marie Rimmer
St Helens South and Whiston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA10 2TR records about 179 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 2TR 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 12 schools close to WA10 2TR, including Launchpad Centre (Good), This Is My Education - TIME (Inadequate) and St Mary & St Thomas' CofE Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA10 2TR is St Helens Central, about 759 m away.
WA10 2TR scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,005 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 2TR 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.