West Park
St. Helens 016 · 7 sub-areas · 10,690 residents
St. Helens 016 is a residential neighbourhood within St. Helens, home to around 10,700 people. A typical two-bedroom lets for about £707 a month — well below the national average — and Manchester is reachable by public transport in around 41 minutes. It's one of the more affordable corners of the North West, with house prices to match.
West Park is a commuter neighbourhood within St. Helens — train into Liverpool runs in around 36 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it.
Overview
What's it like to live in West Park?
4 parks and 2 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are below the national norm, with a typical home letting at around £774 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 7 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
West Park in St. Helens
Living in West Park
This part of St. Helens is a largely residential, car-dependent neighbourhood where the overwhelming majority of residents were born in the UK — around 96%. It feels settled rather than transient, with a strong owner-occupied base and relatively little of the churn you'd see in city-centre postcodes. Greenspace is genuinely close: around three quarters of residents are within a walkable distance of green space, and the nearest park or open land is only about 220 metres away on average.
On rent, this neighbourhood sits comfortably below the national baseline. A 2-bed runs roughly £707 a month — compared to a UK median of around £1,200 — so you're getting meaningfully more space for your money than you would almost anywhere in the South. Even against the broader St. Helens picture, rents here are modest. The trade-off is that the area scores in the third deprivation decile nationally, meaning some signs of economic pressure are present.
The population skews slightly older than the national norm. The 50–64 age band accounts for around 23% of residents — above average — while one in three households is a single-person home. That mix suggests a neighbourhood of established residents rather than young sharers. Around 28% hold a degree-level qualification, which is a touch below the national average but consistent with other outer-town neighbourhoods in the North West.
For transport, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1,300 metres away — about a 16-minute walk — and links you to Manchester in around 41 minutes by public transport. Just over 62% of residents drive to work, with only around 5% using public transport for their commute. That dependency on the car is worth factoring in if you're planning to live here without one. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is St. Helens 016 a nice place to live?
- It depends on what you're after. It's quiet, affordable, and owner-occupied in character — good if you want space and low rents. The trade-off is limited public transport, a relatively low share of Good or Outstanding schools nearby, and a deprivation score in the lower third nationally. It suits settled families and older residents more than young professionals seeking a city buzz.
- What is the rent in St. Helens 016?
- A one-bedroom flat typically costs around £569 a month, a two-bedroom around £707, and a three-bedroom around £863. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 4.5% over the past year, but the area remains well below the UK median.
- Is St. Helens 016 safe?
- Relatively, yes. The recorded crime rate is around 68 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is below the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. That said, the area sits in the third deprivation decile nationally, so pockets of anti-social behaviour can vary street by street.
- What's the commute from St. Helens 016 to Manchester?
- Around 41 minutes by public transport. The nearest mainline rail station is about 1,300 metres away — roughly a 16-minute walk. Bear in mind that over 62% of residents here commute by car, so the public transport options are more limited than in denser urban areas.
- Who lives in St. Helens 016?
- Mostly settled, older residents — the 50–64 age group is the largest cohort at around 23%. Owner-occupation is high at 64%, and around 96% of residents were born in the UK. It's not a neighbourhood with much transience; single-person households make up about 35% of the total.
- What schools are near St. Helens 016?
- There are 75 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 43% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of about 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 1,800 metres away. Check Ofsted's website directly for current ratings on specific schools before deciding.