Postcode insights

WA10 5NG

Saleswood Avenue

Eccleston

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Detailed insights for WA10 5NG

Overview

Postcode WA10 5NG 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 Park area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Eccleston Park is £53,390 per year. The nearest station is Thatto Heath, about 1.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
29.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Eccleston Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,537 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Eccleston Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

29.3%

Approximately 29.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Eccleston Park is £53,390 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Eccleston Park near WA10 5NG 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
230
Population density
3,185.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.98(-20%)
Public order
6.66(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.66(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.16(-77%)
Drugs
4.16(+7%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
225
97.83%
Irish
2
0.87%
Other Asian
1
0.43%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.43%
Arab
1
0.43%
Total population: 230

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
57
28.08%
No qualifications
43
21.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
15.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
12.32%
Level 3 (A level)
25
12.32%
Total 16+ residents: 203

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
47.41%
Other social rented
22
18.97%
Owns with a mortgage
18
15.52%
Social rents from council
12
10.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5.17%
Total households: 116

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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA10 5NG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA10 5NG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Nov 202519, Saleswood Avenue, St Helens, WA10 5NGTerracedFreehold£70,000
20 Mar 202642, The Avenue, St Helens, WA10 5NPSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
07 Mar 20254, Forest Mead, St Helens, WA10 5BUDetachedFreehold£267,500
09 Dec 202536, Norley Drive, St Helens, WA10 5NJTerracedFreehold£154,000
26 Mar 202552, Norley Drive, St Helens, WA10 5NJTerracedFreehold£67,500

Schools

In the WA10 5NG postcode area, located within Eccleston Park, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA10 5NG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryEccleston Mere Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Julie's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.5 miSecondaryDe La Salle SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA10 5NG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA10 5NG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miSainsbury's Local1 Millfields Court, St Helens, WA10 5RGWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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 5NG, 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)Eccleston ParkE02001423
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)St. Helens 018AE01006826
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA10 5NG

Is WA10 5NG (Eccleston Park) safe?

The area around WA10 5NG records about 58 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 5NG?

The median sale price around WA10 5NG in Eccleston 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 5NG?

There are 7 schools close to WA10 5NG, including Eccleston Mere Primary School (Good), St Julie's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and De La Salle School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WA10 5NG?

WA10 5NG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,537 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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