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WA10 3HG

Prescot Road

West Park

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Detailed insights for WA10 3HG

Overview

Postcode WA10 3HG 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 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Eccleston Branchline Linear Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very 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

4%

Approximately 4.0% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 52 ft away from WA10 3HG.

Flood risk

No risk

West Park near WA10 3HG 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA10 3HG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Thatto Heath

N/A

Walking directions to Thatto Heath

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA10 3HG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miEccleston Branchline Linear ParkLargeWalking directions to Eccleston Branchline Linear Park

Area Profile

Population
268
Population density
487.3 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
258
96.27%
Pakistani
4
1.49%
Irish
4
1.49%
Chinese
1
0.37%
Other White
1
0.37%
Total population: 268

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
72
29.88%
Level 3 (A level)
47
19.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
16.18%
No qualifications
33
13.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
11.62%
Total 16+ residents: 241

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
62
50%
Owns with a mortgage
40
32.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.29%
Other social rented
5
4.03%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.42%
Total households: 124

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 3HG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA10 3HG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Feb 2026239, Prescot Road, St Helens, WA10 3HGSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
30 May 2025240, Prescot Road, St Helens, WA10 3HLSemi-DetachedLeasehold£675,000
23 Apr 2025Daydreams Nursery, 236, Prescot Road, St Helens, WA10 3HLFlatsFreehold£475,000
02 Apr 2026Flat 7, Holly Mount, 36, Laurel Road, St Helens, WA10 4AZFlatsLeasehold£85,000
05 Sept 202543, Laurel Road, St Helens, WA10 4AZDetachedFreehold£290,000

Schools

In the WA10 3HG postcode area, located within West Park, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA10 3HG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 mi16 plusCarmel CollegeFurther education

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimarySt Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon StreetVoluntary aided school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryThatto Heath Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA10 3HG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA10 3HG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSpar305 Prescot Road, St Helens, WA10 3HWWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miJD Convenience Store81a Crossley Road, St Helens, WA10 3NDWalking directions to JD Convenience Store
0.4 miMorrisonsBank Street, St. Helens, WA10 2PXWalking directions to Morrisons
0.5 miFarmfoodsBoundary Road, St Helens, WA10 2PXWalking directions to Farmfoods

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 3HG, 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 3HG

Is WA10 3HG (West Park) safe?

The area around WA10 3HG 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 3HG?

The median sale price around WA10 3HG 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 3HG?

There are 11 schools close to WA10 3HG, including Carmel College (Outstanding), St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street (Good) and Thatto Heath Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA10 3HG?

The closest station to WA10 3HG is Thatto Heath, about 1,038 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA10 3HG?

WA10 3HG 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 3HG (West Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for St Helens South and Whiston covering WA10 3HG 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).

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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.