WA10 — ST HELENS | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WA10

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WA10 is £178,763, which is 43% below the Cheshire average of £311,410.

Properties in WA10 cost 37.7% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WA10 have fallen 3.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£340,988	187
Semi-detached	£214,744	577
Terraced	£119,048	891
Flat	£91,845	132
All types	£178,763	1901

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WA10

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 117.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WA10 has a crime rate significantly 44% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

45.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

3.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

2.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

11.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

17.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in WA10

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WA10 has 16 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Rivington Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Bleak Hill Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	mi
Eccleston Mere Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

188,861

Population

Median Age

30%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

30.0%

Private rent

13.0%

Social rent

20.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WA10 are 343.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

343.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

84%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WA10 is collected by Warrington Council. The Band D rate is £1,691/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

WA10 — ST HELENS

Area Summary

WA10 (ST HELENS) offers affordable property prices (£178,763, 38% below national average), higher-than-average crime (44% above national average), 16 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (343 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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WA9

ST HELENS

£181K

▼ 1.5% YoY

WA11

ST HELENS

£223K

▼ 16.1% YoY

WA12

NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS

£220K

▼ 3.9% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WA10?

The average house price in WA10 (ST HELENS) is £178,763, based on 1901 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 38% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 3.1% over the past year.

Is WA10 a safe area to live?

Crime in WA10 is above the national average (117.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (45.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (11.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WA10?

There are 16 schools in or near WA10. 31% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 4 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in WA10?

Council tax in WA10 is collected by Warrington Council. The Band D rate is £1,691 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in WA10?

The average broadband download speed in WA10 is 343 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 84%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WA10 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 30% of homes in WA10 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 20% are social housing. The total population is approximately 188,861.