Postcode WA10 4LQ 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 Town Centre West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 279.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.6× 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 Thatto Heath, about 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Eccleston Branchline Linear Park.
Town Centre West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,310 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Town Centre West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 279.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.4% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 285 ft away from WA10 4LQ.
Town Centre West near WA10 4LQ 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Thatto Heath | N/A | Walking directions to Thatto Heath |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Eccleston Branchline Linear Park | Large | Walking directions to Eccleston Branchline Linear 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 4LQ.
In the WA10 4LQ postcode area, located within Town Centre West, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA10 4LQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Bank Street, St. Helens, WA10 2PX | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | Boundary Road, St Helens, WA10 2PX | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.4 mi | Fran's News | 168 Knowsley Road, St Helens, WA10 4PY | Walking directions to Fran's News |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 305 Prescot Road, St Helens, WA10 3HW | Walking directions to Spar |
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 4LQ, 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 4LQ records about 280 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 4LQ in Town Centre West is £132,750 (about £173 per square foot) based on 144 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to WA10 4LQ, including St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street (Good), Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary School (Good) and St Helens College (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA10 4LQ is Thatto Heath, about 1,408 m away.
WA10 4LQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,310 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 4LQ 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.