Postcode WA10 3SW 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 low crime levels, with around 42.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Thatto Heath Park.
West Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,274 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
West Park has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 54.1% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA10 3SW.
West Park near WA10 3SW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Thatto Heath located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Thatto Heath | N/A | Walking directions to Thatto Heath |
| 1 mi | Eccleston Park | N/A | Walking directions to Eccleston Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Thatto Heath Park | Large | Walking directions to Thatto Heath Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £320,000 | £264 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £195,000 | £216 |
| Terraced | 71 | £120,000 | £150 |
| Flats | 14 | £101,000 | £160 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA10 3SW.
In the WA10 3SW postcode area, located within West Park, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA10 3SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 305 Prescot Road, St Helens, WA10 3HW | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | JD Convenience Store | 81a Crossley Road, St Helens, WA10 3ND | Walking directions to JD Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 449 Prescot Road, St Helens, WA10 3BD | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 3SW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mark Anthony King
West Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Michael James Gibson
West Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Stephen Little
West Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Marie Rimmer
St Helens South and Whiston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA10 3SW records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 3SW in West Park is £132,750 (about £173 per square foot) based on 144 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to WA10 3SW, including Carmel College (Outstanding), St Austin's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Nutgrove Methodist Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA10 3SW is Thatto Heath, about 412 m away.
WA10 3SW scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,274 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 3SW 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).
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.