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WA10

ST HELENS

Cheshire, North West, England

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WA10 covers ST HELENS in Cheshire, North West.

Avg price £178,763
1yr change ▼ 3.1%
Crime 44% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£178,763

▼ 3.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

38% below national avg

Crime Rate

117.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

44% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

16 schools

Broadband Speed

343 Mbps

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.

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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

£162K £169K £176K £183K £190K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

4

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

188,861

Population

62

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.

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343.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

84%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about WA10 ST HELENS

What is the average house price in WA10 ST HELENS?
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 ST HELENS 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 is the population of WA10 ST HELENS?
The population of WA10 (ST HELENS) is approximately 188,861 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 30% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 20% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in WA10 ST HELENS?
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.

Nearby Postcodes

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WA9

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WA12

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£220K

▼ 3.9% YoY

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