Overview
An eclectic mix of glorious countryside, fascinating heritage, vibrant nightlife and quality sporting events, St. Helens has something to offer everyone. Located midway between the cosmopolitan cities of Liverpool and Manchester, this thriving borough is a desirable place to live.

The borough has a population of almost 180,000 and has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years to become a growing regional location of choice.

Road & Rail
St. Helens is one of the most accessible boroughs in Merseyside. It enjoys a prime position at the heart of the North West's M6 and M62 motorway networks with the A580 East Lancashire Road running north of the town centre.

St Helens Central railway station (which is currently undergoing redevelopment at a cost of £6 million) provides direct lines to Liverpool and Wigan.  The Liverpool to Manchester line serves St Helens at Rainhill, St Helens Junction railway station and Lea Green.