Map of The Shires
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02001417 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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About The Shires
The Shires is a street located in the town of St Helens. The street has a length of approximately 852 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and St. Helens is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The Shires is located within the St. Helens District (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the North West region of the UK.
The Shires has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 37502597 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The Shires is located within the county of Merseyside, situated in the North West region of the UK. It's 174.68 miles North West from central London., 10.31 miles East from Liverpool, 18.78 miles North from Chester and 20.83 miles West from Manchester.
The Shires is within the Post Town of ST. HELENS
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Swing Swang Lane
28th April 2024
I am trying to find out why the lane is named Swing Swang?
It has been known known this since at least 1905 when hedge making contents used to be held here.
Swing Swang is often used to describe a fairground ride. I remember Swing Boats. Were they a bit like this or is Swing Swang another name for swings?
Swing Swangs are also mentioned in connection to orchards. Or were orchards just good places to have swings?
Eldroth Road
15th April 2024
I wondered if anyone has any old pictures of Wenning Bank House in the 1940’s and also Lane Side before of the same era .. we visited today with my Mum in law as she used to live at both these properties. Also any photos of the schools around that time .. thank you.
Can You Help?Napps Way
15th April 2024
Why is the road called Napps Way (belonging to Napp, but minus an
apostrophe as is usual with such nomenclature)? Moreover, who or
what is, or was, “Napp” in the respective, possessive case?
Several years ago, I met an elderly man (probably in his late-eighties)
who lives on Bentham Drive, Liverpool 16, and during a conversation
with him whilst in a Northwest Passenger Transport Ambulance on the
way to the former RLUH (Royal Liverpool University Hospital), he told
me that he could remember (when he was a boy, living in Childwall,
Liverpool 16) that, “Where Napps Way is now, during WW2, there was
a two-man gun emplacement on the, then, open land to protect the
railway line passing over Childwall Valley Road - next to the railway
bridge - when suddenly, as they were loading a live “shell” into the gun’s
breach, the aforementioned “shell” accidentally exploded in the gun’s
breach killing both of the two soldiers, that had been manning the gun,
instantly! (Very sad, of course, but could - perhaps - two ghosts relating
to those two, very unfortunately and prematurely-killed soldiers have
haunted that place of their deaths ever since - and have any residents
of Napps Way - formerly and in its latest incarnation - seen two, WW2
(uniformed) soldiers unexpectedly appear in or near their homes?)
House Sales in The Shires
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £119,000 | £130,000 | £120,490 | 5 |
| 2011 | £102,000 | £102,000 | £102,000 | 1 |
| 2012 | £94,000 | £91,000 | £93,333 | 3 |
| 2013 | £95,500 | £134,000 | £93,410 | 5 |
| 2014 | £91,000 | £145,000 | £118,000 | 2 |
| 2015 | £88,000 | £115,950 | £105,850 | 9 |
| 2016 | £105,000 | £117,000 | £107,200 | 10 |
| 2017 | £152,500 | £113,500 | £117,500 | 4 |
| 2018 | £121,000 | £114,000 | £118,300 | 5 |
| 2019 | £144,000 | £129,000 | £129,250 | 6 |
| 2020 | £118,000 | £126,000 | £121,333 | 3 |
| 2021 | £125,000 | £187,000 | £144,875 | 4 |
| 2022 | £250,000 | £213,000 | £175,083 | 6 |
| 2023 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 | 1 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Estate Agents near The Shires
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholson Lettings | Nicholson HQ Beechams Building, Water Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1PP | Visit Website |
| Little Estate Agents | 60 Bridge Street, St. Helens, WA10 1NW | Visit Website |
| Reeds Rains | 15/17 Barrow Street, St. Helens, WA10 1RX | Visit Website |
Location Details
| The Shires | |
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| Latitude | 53.447738 |
| Longitude | -2.746056 |
| OS Easting (X): | 350456 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 394840 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SJ505948 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Merseyside |
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Frequently asked Questions for The Shires
What Council (Local Authority) is The Shires in?
The Shires is located within the local authority area of St. Helens Council which is a Metropolitan District.
What Parish Council is The Shires in?
The Shires is in an unparished area.
What Electoral Ward is The Shires in?
The Shires is located within the ward of Town Centre.
What County is The Shires in?
The Shires is located within the ceremonial county of Merseyside.
What Constituency is The Shires in?
The Shires is located within the constituency of St Helens South and Whiston.
What Part of the UK is The Shires in?
The Shires is located within the North West (England) region of the United Kingdom.
What County Council area is The Shires in?
The Shires is located within the Merseyside Council area.
What Police Force area is The Shires in?
The Shires is located within the Merseyside Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with The Shires
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| Canal Street | junction |
| Hereford Close | junction |
| Glamorgan Close | junction |
| Cardigan Close | junction |
| Lanark Close | junction |
| Shropshire Gardens | junction |
| Lancashire Gardens | junction |
| Flintshire Gardens | junction |
| Wiltshire Gardens | junction |
| Hampshire Gardens | junction |
| Buckingham Close | junction |
| Berkshire Gardens | junction |
| Cheshire Gardens | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for The Shires
| Sunrise | 05:27 |
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| Sunset | 20:48 |
Latest Weather Conditions for The Shires
| Observed at Weather Station: | Crosby 4 May 2024 at 15:00 (13.19 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 12.0°C (84.5%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NNW (5 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00034635 & E00034623 |
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| ONS Area Name | Industrious Transitions & White Suburban Communities |
| Average Age | 34.11 |
| Area Population | 1646.00 |
| Male Population | 851.00 (52%) |
| Female Population | 795.00 (48%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 70 (4%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01006832 |
|---|---|
| LSOA Name: | St. Helens 012A |
| SOA Code: | 5c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02001417 |
| MSOA Name: | St. Helens 012 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Morrisons St Helens - Boundary Road |
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| Boundary Road, St Helens WA10 2PX |
| 01744 750201 |
| Distance: 0.32 Miles |
| Directions from The Shires to Morrisons St Helens - Boundary Road |
| Asda St Helens |
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| Kirkland Street, St Helens, WA10 2EF |
| 01744 454402 |
| Distance: 0.46 Miles |
| Directions from The Shires to Asda St Helens |
| Iceland St Helens 3 |
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| 37/43 Ormskirk Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 2SY |
| 01744612148 |
| Distance: 0.54 Miles |
| Directions from The Shires to Iceland St Helens 3 |
| Tesco St Helens Extra |
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| St Helens Linkway, St Helens, WA9 3AL |
| 0345 671 9418 |
| Distance: 0.71 Miles |
| Directions from The Shires to Tesco St Helens Extra |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01744 | ST. HELENS - LVSAI | P95 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 2 Mbps | 11.9 | 12.4 | 20.2 | N | 66 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of St. Helens |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Contact Centre, Wesley House, St Helens, Merseyside &WA10 1HF |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01744 676 789 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of St Helens South and Whiston |
| The Member of Parliament is Marie Rimmer |
| Details for the MP Marie Rimmer on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Marie Rimmer on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Marie Rimmer won with a majority of 19,122 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 79,061 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Town Centre Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Merseyside |
Nearest Schools
England Secondary Schools
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic High School
Address: St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic High School, Boardmans Lane, Blackbrook, St Helens, Merseyside, WA11 9BB
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact:
De La Salle School
Address: De La Salle School, Mill Brow, Eccleston, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 4QH
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: 0174420511
England Primary Schools
Allanson Street Primary School
Address: Allanson Street Primary School, Gaskell Street, Parr, St Helens, Merseyside, Merseyside, WA9 1PL
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: 01744678144
Merton Bank Primary School
Address: Merton Bank Primary School, Roper Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 1EJ
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: 0174422104
Robins Lane Community Primary School
Address: Robins Lane Community Primary School, Kinmel Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 3NF
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: 01744678503
Parish CofE Primary School
Address: Parish CofE Primary School, Charles Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1LW
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact:
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Address: Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Charles Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1LN
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: 01744678319
St Mary & St Thomas' CofE Primary School
Address: St Mary & St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Barton Close, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 2HS
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: 01744734320
St Mary's and St Thomas' CofE Primary School
Address: St Mary's and St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Barton Close, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 2HS
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact:
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School
Address: St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Elton Head Road, Sutton Heath, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 5BT
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: 01744678570
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street
Address: St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 4HX
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: 01744678667
St Austin's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Austin's Catholic Primary School, Heath Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 5NJ
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 01744678000
Rivington Primary School
Address: Rivington Primary School, Tennis Street North, Dentons Green, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 6LF
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: 01744678493
Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary School
Address: Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary School, Rivington Road, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 4NQ
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: 01744378202
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Address: St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School, Rainford Road, Windle, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 6BX
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: 01744621380
England Higher Schools
St Helens College
Address: St Helens College, Water Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1PP
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: 01744733766
Carmel College
Address: Carmel College, Prescot Road, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 3AG
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 01744452200
Nearest Hospitals
| St Helens Hospital |
|---|
| Address: Marshalls Cross Road, St. Helens, WA9 3DA, |
| NHS Sector |
| St Helens and Knowsley Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 0151 426 1600 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 2.02 (miles) |
| Directions from to St Helens Hospital |
| Aset Hospital |
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| Address: 1 Sandstone Drive, Whiston, Prescot, |
| NHS Sector |
| Aset Hospital Hassan Shaaban Limited |
| Distance: 3.33 (miles) |
| Directions from to Aset Hospital |
| Whiston Hospital |
|---|
| Address: Warrington Road, Prescot, L35 5DR, |
| NHS Sector |
| St Helens and Knowsley Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 0151 426 1600 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.98 (miles) |
| Directions from to Whiston Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near The Shires
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 161 CAMBRIDGE ROAD, ST. HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 4HA
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: :
MR P MARTIN
Address: 20 BARROW STREET, ST. HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 1RX
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: :
LAUREL VILLA
Address: 261 PRESCOT ROAD, ST. HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 3HG
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: :
ST HELENS DENTAL SEDATION CLINIC
Address: 36-38 CLAUGHTON STREET, ST. HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 1SN
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 1 VICTORIA SQUARE, ST. HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 1HQ
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: :
1 SPRAY STREET (DENTAL PRACTICE)
Address: 1 SPRAY STREET, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 2NN
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near The Shires
THE SPINNEY MEDICAL CTR.
Address: WHITTLE STREET, ST. HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 3EB
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01744 758999
CENTRAL SURGERY
Address: LOWE HOUSE, 103 CRAB STREET, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 2DJ
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: tel: 01744 627660
ORMSKIRK HOUSE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: ORMSKIRK HOUSE, LOWE HOUSE RESOURCE CENTRE, 103 CRAB STREET, ST. HELENS, WA10 2DJ
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: :
NEWHOLME SURGERY
Address: LOWE HSE HCRC, 103 CRAB STREET, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 2DJ
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: tel: 01744 621730
ORMSKIRK HOUSE SURGERY
Address: 103 CRAB STREET, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 2DJ
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: tel: 01744 624808
PARKFIELD SURGERY
Address: 103 CRAB STREET, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 2DJ
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: tel: 01744 624864
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near The Shires
LIVERPOOL ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 79 LIVERPOOL ROAD, ST. HELENS, WA10 1PQ
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01744 451148
JACKSONS PHARMACY
Address: 181 CAMBRIDGE ROAD, ST. HELENS, WA10 4HA
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01744 453272
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: KIRKLAND STREET, ST. HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 2EF
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01744 454402
BOOTS
Address: 8 CHURCH STREET, ST. HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 1BD
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS
Address: UNIT 3, MILVERNY WAY, ST. HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 1JF
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: :
ST HELENS PHARMACY
Address: 60-62 DUKE STREET, ST. HELENS, WA10 2JG
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01744 23899
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near The Shires
INDUSTRIAL EYE CARE OPTICIANS
Address: 51-55 ECCLESTON STREET, ST. HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 2PF
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (ST HELENS)
Address: 2-4 BRIDGE STREET, ST. HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 1NW
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (ST HELENS)
Address: UNIT 59, 6 LAGRANGE ARCADE, CHURCH SQUARE, ST. HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 1BN
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (ST HELENS)
Address: 24 CHURCH STREET, ST. HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 1BD
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: :
HOWARDS OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 47 DUKE STREET, ST. HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 2JE
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: :
KAYS OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 95 CHURCH STREET, ST. HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 1AJ
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
St Helens Central Station is 0.75 miles away.
Address: St Helens Central station, Shaw Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1DQ
St Helens Central is situated on the Liverpool to Wigan Line and is managed by Northern.
St Helens Central Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Directions from The Shires to St Helens Central Rail Station
Thatto Heath Station is 0.95 miles away.
Address: Thatto Heath station, Thatto Heath Road, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 5PE
Thatto Heath is situated on the Liverpool to Wigan Line and is managed by Northern.
Thatto Heath Station is staffed on a full time basis.