# St Helens Property Market Summary
St Helens presents an affordable property market with an average price of £87,041 across 18,818 properties, positioning it as one of the more accessible areas in the North West. The market has shown notable volatility over recent years, with a significant spike to £295,862 in 2018 before stabilising in the £170,000-£230,000 range from 2019 onwards. Most recently, 2024 saw a marked uptick to £230,892 with strong transaction volumes of 2,159 sales, suggesting renewed buyer confidence and market activity.
The area has demonstrated resilience despite fluctuating prices, with transaction volumes remaining robust – typically between 1,300 and 2,100 sales annually since 2017. The current trajectory into 2025 shows prices at £219,173, indicating a slight moderation from the 2024 peak. St Helens remains attractive to first-time buyers and investors seeking value in the North West, offering significantly lower entry points compared to neighbouring Greater Manchester and Liverpool markets whilst maintaining steady demand and liquidity.
The average house price in St Helens, Merseyside is £87,041. Prices range from £600 to £673,000.
There are 18,818 properties in St Helens with 25,368 recorded transactions since 1995.
The median house price in St Helens is £129,000, compared to an average of £87,041.
St Helens has 5,775 semi-detached properties, 4,661 terraced properties, 2,391 detached properties, 971 other properties.
Average house prices in St Helens have risen by 327.2% from £43,133 in 1995 to £184,250 in 2026.
The most popular streets in St Helens by number of properties include Prescot Road, Church Road, Roundwood Drive, Clipsley Lane, Lower Hall Street.
St Helens is located in Merseyside, in the St Helens district.