Postcode insights

WA10 3DX

Thompson Street

West Park

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Detailed insights for WA10 3DX

Overview

Postcode WA10 3DX is located in a major urban area, within the West Park ward of St. Helens in the North West region, and forms part of the West Park area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.6 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 Thatto Heath, about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Thatto Heath Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
11.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

West Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,632 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

West Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.4%

Approximately 11.4% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in West Park is £38,529 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 173 ft away from WA10 3DX.

Flood risk

No risk

West Park near WA10 3DX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Thatto Heath located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA10 3DX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Thatto Heath

N/A

Walking directions to Thatto Heath

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA10 3DX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miThatto Heath ParkLargeWalking directions to Thatto Heath Park

Area Profile

Population
321
Population density
1,140.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.21(-27%)
Shoplifting
15.87(+175%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.58(-41%)
Drugs
9.83(+152%)
Other theft
7.56(+15%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
307
95.34%
Other White
4
1.24%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
0.93%
Other Asian
2
0.62%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.62%
Total population: 322

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
86
32.21%
No qualifications
53
19.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
17.23%
Level 3 (A level)
41
15.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
8.24%
Total 16+ residents: 267

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
46
37.4%
Owns with a mortgage
33
26.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
19.51%
Other social rented
11
8.94%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.88%
Total households: 123

Property prices in West Park

Median price£132,750
Price per sq ft£173
Sales (last 12 months)144
Typical range (middle 50%)£107K – £195K

Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £132,750 (about £173 per square foot) in West Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £675,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£320,000£264
Semi-Detached50£195,000£216
Terraced71£120,000£150
Flats14£101,000£160

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£207,000£65,350£122,000£70,000
2017£180,500£79,725£112,000£72,000
2018£280,000£83,000£133,500£70,500
2019£255,000£83,500£134,000£82,750
2020£175,000£88,000£147,500£85,000
2021£237,500£90,000£146,000£95,000
2022£235,500£92,000£155,000£105,000
2023£237,500£97,475£174,000£109,338
2024£250,000£91,750£171,000£115,000
2025£297,500£90,000£185,000£112,350
2026£320,000£110,000£216,000£120,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£211£91£141£87
2017£175£136£138£93
2018£203£129£149£96
2019£206£136£145£106
2020£201£141£168£115
2021£227£134£168£126
2022£219£151£181£133
2023£210£177£193£142
2024£229£136£197£146
2025£268£158£208£147
2026£244£179£242£154
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA10 3DX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA10 3DX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Sept 202538, Thompson Street, St Helens, WA10 3DXTerracedLeasehold£130,000
11 Mar 20255, Thompson Street, St Helens, WA10 3DXTerracedLeasehold£100,500
21 Feb 20253, Thompson Street, St Helens, WA10 3DXTerracedLeasehold£107,000
27 Oct 202517, Carlow Street, St Helens, WA10 3DYTerracedLeasehold£120,000
13 Feb 202611, French Street, St Helens, WA10 3DUTerracedLeasehold£118,000

Schools

In the WA10 3DX postcode area, located within West Park, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA10 3DX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 mi16 plusCarmel CollegeFurther education

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimaryThatto Heath Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Austin's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA10 3DX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA10 3DX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSpar305 Prescot Road, St Helens, WA10 3HWWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miJD Convenience Store81a Crossley Road, St Helens, WA10 3NDWalking directions to JD Convenience Store
0.4 miCo-op Food449 Prescot Road, St Helens, WA10 3BDWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for St. Helens district (2025-26).

Band A£1,526
Band B£1,780
Band C£2,034
Band D£2,289
Band E£2,797
Band F£3,306
Band G£3,814
Band H£4,577

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WA10 3DX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mark Anthony King

West Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Michael James Gibson

West Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Stephen Little

West Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Marie Rimmer

St Helens South and Whiston - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSt. HelensE08000013
Parliamentary ConstituencySt Helens South and WhistonE14001510
WardWest ParkE05014136
ParishSt. Helens, unparished areaE43000278
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)West ParkE02001421
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)St. Helens 016CE01006835
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA10 3DX

Is WA10 3DX (West Park) safe?

The area around WA10 3DX records about 73 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.

What is the average house price near WA10 3DX?

The median sale price around WA10 3DX in West Park is £132,750 (about £173 per square foot) based on 144 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA10 3DX?

There are 8 schools close to WA10 3DX, including Carmel College (Outstanding), Thatto Heath Community Primary School (Good) and St Austin's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA10 3DX?

The closest station to WA10 3DX is Thatto Heath, about 676 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA10 3DX?

WA10 3DX scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,632 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA10 3DX (West Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for St Helens South and Whiston covering WA10 3DX is Marie Rimmer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Mark Anthony King (Reform UK), Michael James Gibson (Reform UK) and Stephen Little (Reform UK).

Data Sources

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.