Postcode report
WA10 3RG Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About WA10 3RG: area rating, property, schools and local change
WA10 3RG is a postcode in West Park, St. Helens, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WA10 3RG, then scores the surrounding small area 30/100 - bottom 6% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WA10 3RG are housing and property market signals, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for WA10 3RG is based on St. Helens 024 Census 2021. It covers 7,482 residents, 1,327 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 40, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 48% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 37% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near WA10 3RG, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WA10 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £170k from 96 rolling sales, up 0.9% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WA10 3RG can compare 5 state schools within one mile, including 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WA10 3RG by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around WA10 3RG is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 7 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about WA10 3RG
Is WA10 3RG a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 30/100 (bottom 6% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near WA10 3RG?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near WA10 3RG?
5 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for WA10 3RG?
LocaleIQ matched WA10 3RG to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WA10 3RG?
The latest median sold price is £170k based on 96 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WA10 3RG?
LocaleIQ currently shows 7 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.