Postcode insights

WA10 5BF

Lester Drive

Eccleston

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Detailed insights for WA10 5BF

Overview

Postcode WA10 5BF is located in a major urban area, within the Eccleston ward of St. Helens in the North West region, and forms part of the Eccleston area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 14.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 87% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Eccleston is £50,013 per year. The nearest station is Thatto Heath, about 1.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
14
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Eccleston has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,845 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 15% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Eccleston has a very low crime rate, with approximately 14.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Eccleston is £50,013 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA10 5BF.

Flood risk

No risk

Eccleston near WA10 5BF 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
275
Population density
4,749.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.06(-76%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.51(-92%)
Other theft
1.51(-77%)
Shoplifting
1.51(-74%)
Vehicle crime
1.51(-75%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
263
95.64%
Other White
7
2.55%
Indian
5
1.82%
Total population: 275

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
108
45.19%
Level 3 (A level)
39
16.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
10.46%
No qualifications
22
9.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.79%
Total 16+ residents: 239

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
70
58.82%
Owns with a mortgage
42
35.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.36%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.68%
Other social rented
1
0.84%
Total households: 119

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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA10 5BF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA10 5BF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 202556, Lester Drive, St Helens, WA10 5ESSemi-DetachedFreehold£238,000
28 Nov 202571, Broadway, St Helens, WA10 5DQSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
31 Mar 202563, Broadway, St Helens, WA10 5DQSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
20 Mar 20262, Pike House Road, St Helens, WA10 5JYSemi-DetachedFreehold£399,950
20 Mar 20262, Pike House Road, St Helens, WA10 5JYSemi-DetachedLeasehold£399,950

Schools

In the WA10 5BF postcode area, located within Eccleston, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA10 5BF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Julie's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.4 miSecondaryDe La Salle SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.4 miSecondaryDe La Salle SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA10 5BF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA10 5BF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOne Stop97 Walmesley Road, St Helens, WA10 5JWWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miMorrisons Daily87 Millbrook Lane, St Helens, WA10 4QZWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 5BF, 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
ParishEcclestonE04013115
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)EcclestonE02001414
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)St. Helens 009BE01006823
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced2010-11-01

Frequently asked questions about WA10 5BF

Is WA10 5BF (Eccleston) safe?

The area around WA10 5BF records about 14 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 5BF?

The median sale price around WA10 5BF in Eccleston is £252,500 (about £259 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA10 5BF?

There are 8 schools close to WA10 5BF, including St Julie's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding), De La Salle School (Requires improvement) and De La Salle School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WA10 5BF?

WA10 5BF scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,845 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA10 5BF (Eccleston) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for St Helens South and Whiston covering WA10 5BF 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.