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WA10 4DJ

Alder Hey Road

Eccleston

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Detailed insights for WA10 4DJ

Overview

Postcode WA10 4DJ is located in a major urban area, within the Eccleston ward of St. Helens in the North West region, and forms part of the West Park area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% 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 1.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Eccleston Branchline Linear Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
14.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

West Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,907 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

West Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.5%

Approximately 14.5% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA10 4DJ.

Flood risk

No risk

West Park near WA10 4DJ 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA10 4DJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miEccleston Branchline Linear ParkLargeWalking directions to Eccleston Branchline Linear Park

Area Profile

Population
259
Population density
7,068.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.74(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.19(-31%)
Public order
4.81(-53%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.12(-77%)
Other theft
2.75(-58%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
238
91.54%
Other Asian
9
3.46%
Chinese
4
1.54%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.15%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.15%
Total population: 260

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
55
25.94%
No qualifications
51
24.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
16.51%
Level 3 (A level)
34
16.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
9.43%
Total 16+ residents: 212

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
46
41.82%
Owns with a mortgage
38
34.55%
Other social rented
9
8.18%
Social rents from council
7
6.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
6.36%
Total households: 110

Property prices in Eccleston

Median price£252,500
Price per sq ft£259
Sales (last 12 months)109
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £350K

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £252,500 (about £259 per square foot) in Eccleston area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £755,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Eccleston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£389,750£292
Semi-Detached62£253,750£259
Terraced16£193,000£251
Flats7£115,000£232

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Eccleston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eccleston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£307,000£75,000£193,000£129,475
2017£309,475£79,000£181,750£159,620
2018£325,000£141,500£191,500£161,950
2019£354,950£119,950£205,000£162,950
2020£362,250£100,000£205,975£150,725
2021£365,000£131,500£223,500£165,000
2022£410,000£150,500£235,000£170,750
2023£393,000£127,500£240,000£200,000
2024£350,000£170,000£253,000£207,500
2025£433,750£110,500£258,500£175,000
2026£385,000£107,250£255,000£176,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eccleston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Eccleston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£231£116£183£97
2017£238£141£191£208
2018£227£198£195£211
2019£229£237£202£181
2020£223£103£210£181
2021£253£220£216£203
2022£287£250£229£196
2023£303£244£246£260
2024£294£268£249£228
2025£297£222£256£208
2026£295£213£256£255
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Eccleston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Eccleston in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA10 4DJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA10 4DJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Sept 202527, Alder Hey Road, St Helens, WA10 4DJSemi-DetachedFreehold£168,000
07 Apr 202610, Peet Avenue, St Helens, WA10 4QNSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
08 Aug 202519, Peet Avenue, St Helens, WA10 4QNSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000
13 Jun 202514, Peet Avenue, St Helens, WA10 4QNSemi-DetachedFreehold£197,500
27 Jun 20259, Alder Hey Road, St Helens, WA10 4DHSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000

Schools

In the WA10 4DJ postcode area, located within West Park, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA10 4DJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryDe La Salle SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.1 miSecondaryDe La Salle SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

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

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA10 4DJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA10 4DJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury's Local1 Millfields Court, St Helens, WA10 5RGWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miFran's News168 Knowsley Road, St Helens, WA10 4PYWalking directions to Fran's News
0.5 miMorrisons Daily87 Millbrook Lane, St Helens, WA10 4QZWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 miBest-oneCoronation Road, St. Helens, WA10 6BDWalking directions to Best-one

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 4DJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Geoff Pearl

Eccleston - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Michael Haw

Eccleston - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Philip Jonathan Cass

Eccleston - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

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
WardEcclestonE05014123
ParishSt. Helens, unparished areaE43000278
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)West ParkE02001421
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)St. Helens 016FE01006879
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA10 4DJ

Is WA10 4DJ (West Park) safe?

The area around WA10 4DJ records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 4DJ?

The median sale price around WA10 4DJ in West Park is £252,500 (about £259 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA10 4DJ?

There are 11 schools close to WA10 4DJ, including De La Salle School (Requires improvement), De La Salle School and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WA10 4DJ?

WA10 4DJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,907 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA10 4DJ (West Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for St Helens South and Whiston covering WA10 4DJ is Marie Rimmer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Geoff Pearl (Liberal Democrats), Michael Haw (Liberal Democrats) and Philip Jonathan Cass (Liberal Democrats).

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.