WA10 in St Helens has demonstrated moderate resilience in the North West property market, with prices appreciating at a 4.4% compound annual growth rate over five years, while rental yields have expanded more substantially at 6.8% annually. The postcode district sits at an early gentrification stage with a trajectory score of 53.9 out of 100, placing it in the 71st percentile nationally. Population growth has remained constrained at 0.8% over the same period, suggesting limited demographic pressure driving demand. The rental growth outpacing capital appreciation indicates a market where income-focused investors may find relative value, though the modest population trajectory and early-stage development status warrant consideration of longer-term fundamentals before investment decisions.
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- 1Property prices up 4.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.8% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.8% per year
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What's changing in St Helens · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.2 points this month to 54/100, driven mainly by safety.
St Helens (WA10) common questions
Is St Helens up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies St Helens (WA10) as Early. Its trajectory score is 54/100 (Strong), in the top 27% of districts nationally. The score is down 5.7 points over the last 12 months.
Is St Helens safe?
St Helens has a safety score of 21/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in St Helens?
The average property price in St Helens (WA10) is £188k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 4.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in St Helens?
The median monthly rent in St Helens (WA10) is £765 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near St Helens?
Neighbouring postcode districts include St Helens (WA9), St Helens (WA11), Prescot (L34), Prescot (L35), Liverpool (L36). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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