In the same ownership for 34 years, Friar Street Post Office in Seddon Street, St Helens, Merseyside, is on the market only because of retirement. In a dense residential area, it carries a post office salary of more than £34,000 a year. In the year to February 2000, sales turnover was more than £218,200 which produced adjusted net profits of £38,500. Agent Christie & Co is inviting offers of £220,000 for the freehold. {{PROPERTY }}