Tolver Street is in St Helens and in St Helens district. WA10 1EW is located in the St Helens Town Centre electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of St Helens South and Whiston. This postcode has been in use since 1985-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tolver Street, St Helens, WA10 1EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA10 1LY, WA10 1EY, WA10 1LJ, WA10 1LH, WA10 1EJ, WA10 1LE, WA10 1LL, WA10 1LG, WA10 1GH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA10 1EW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 50.3% | 2.9% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 52.6% | 49.7% | -2.9% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WA10 1EW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.4% | 48.8% | 10.4% | 37.9% | 10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 32.9% | -12.3% | 44.2% | -11.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 10.2% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 5.4% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.9% | 42.1% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 32.9% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 16.3% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 6.5% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31% | 23.4% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 10.2% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 16.3% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 6.4% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 17.3% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 23.7% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 6% | 2.7% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 92% | 83.9% | -8.1% | 81.4% | 2.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 84.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92% | 84.7% | -7.3% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 5.6% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 7.9% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 84.7% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 7.6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 49.9% | 46.2% | 3.7% |
| Buddhist | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Hindu | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tolver Street was 98.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.1% lower than the Parr average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tolver Street has the 11th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Parr and the 183rd highest crime rate of 602 local areas in St. Helens .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardshaw House Tolver Street, St Helens, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £1,452,000 | 2018-06-22 | £2,068,850 |
WA10 1EW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 124 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainhill Community Nursery Deepdale Drive , Rainhill L35 4NW | 4out of 4 | 5,083 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Charles Street , WA10 1LN | 3out of 4 | 107 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens Charles Street , WA10 1LW | 4out of 4 | 257 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parish CofE Primary School Charles Street , WA10 1LW | - not rated | 257 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowe House RC Junior School Crab Street , WA10 2DJ | - not rated | 764 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowe House RC Infant School Crab Street , WA10 2DJ | - not rated | 764 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivington High School Rivington Road , WA10 4ND | - not rated | 1,746 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy Boardmans Lane , Blackbrook WA11 9BB | - not rated | 1,877 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic High School Boardmans Lane , Blackbrook WA11 9BB | - not rated | 1,878 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cowley International College Hard Lane , WA10 6PN | 3out of 4 | 1,890 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parr Community High School Fleet Lane , Parr WA9 2RT | - not rated | 2,455 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Helens College Water Street , WA10 1PP | - not rated | 749 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College Prescot Road , WA10 3AG | - not rated | 3,223 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launchpad Centre College Street , WA10 1UH | 3out of 4 | 452 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| This Is My Education - TIME Logic House , Central Street WA10 1UD | - not rated | 471 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst School Hard Lane , WA10 6PN | - not rated | 2,009 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Green School Lansbury Avenue , Parr WA9 1BU | - not rated | 2,133 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackbrook RC Junior School Chain Lane , WA11 9QY | - not rated | 2,192 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North West Museum of Road Transport | North West Museum Of Road Transport, 51 Hall Street | 117 yd | |
| Pear Tree Cafe | Cafe, Corporation Buildings, 10 Corporation Street | 193 yd | |
| Cafe Millais | The Millennium Centre, Corporation Street | 200 yd | |
| La Casa Vieja | Millennium House, 8-12 Bickerstaffe Street | 215 yd | |
| Hope House | 41-43 Corporation Street | 218 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swan Hotel | Swan Hotel, Corporation Street | 218 yd | |
| The Royal Alfred | 2 Bickerstaffe Street | 236 yd | |
| Union Inn | Union Inn, 145 Hall Street | 237 yd | |
| Square & Compass Catering | St Helens Masonic Club, 6-8 Hall Street | 323 yd | |
| Little George Quarter | 12-14 George Street | 338 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flames Pizza | 103 Corporation Street | 410 yd | |
| Cheung Wah | Cheung Wah Takeaway, 32 Claughton Street | 425 yd | |
| Pap'z Chicken and Pizza | 78 Claughton Street | 429 yd | |
| Napolitan pizza | 36 Baldwin Street | 503 yd | |
| Chicago Pizza | 38 Baldwin Street | 503 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods | Iceland, 37-43 Ormskirk Street | 571 yd | |
| Kropka | 36-40 Duke Street | 627 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | Iceland Frozen Foods Plc, 2 St Helens Retail Park | 648 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 81 Higher Parr Street | 690 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Lowe Street | 797 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca St Helens (The Beacon) YMCA BEACON YMCA BEACON COLLEGE STREET | health and fitness suite | 496 yd |
| Central Fitness (Closed) Duke Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 567 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (St Helen'S) KING STREET | health and fitness suite | 650 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (St Helens) King Street | health and fitness suite | 655 yd |
| Pyramid Leisure Club MERCURE ST HELENS MERCURE ST HELENS LINKWAY WEST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 684 yd |
| St Helens College Sports Facilities (Closed) Beechings Building Beechings Building Water Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 747 yd |
| The Gym Health And Fitness WESTFIELD STREET | health and fitness suite | 750 yd |
| Gymbug LOWE STREET | health and fitness suite | 772 yd |
| St Marys And St Thomas Primary School BARTON CLOSE | grass pitches | 873 yd |
| St Helens Rfc (Totally Wicked Stadium) PEASLEY CROSS LANE | grass pitches | 950 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.