Standish Street is in St. Helens and in St Helens district. WA10 1HY 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Standish Street, St. Helens, WA10 1HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA10 1JU, WA10 1UB, WA10 1JT, WA10 1HX, WA10 1LA, WA10 1LB, WA10 1JS, WA10 1LW, WA10 1LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA10 1HY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 48.9% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 47.3% | 51.1% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 1HY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.8% 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 | 42.2% | 57.8% | 15.6% | 37.9% | 19.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 24.6% | -8.6% | 44.2% | -19.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 14.8% | 11.2% | -3.6% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 3.4% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 37% | 39.5% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -8.9% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 38% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 15.9% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 5.4% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
In the area around WA10 1HY this area, 30.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.4% | 30.8% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 11.5% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 16.7% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.8% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 19.7% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.4% | 14.5% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -19.3% |
| Other | 6.7% | 0% | -6.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 95.8% | 89.5% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 85.1% 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 | 96.9% | 85.1% | -11.8% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 7.6% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 4.7% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 85.1% | -11.8% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.8% | 76.7% | -13.9% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 25.5% | 13.5% | 12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44% | 37.2% | 6.8% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Standish Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Parr average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 33.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Standish Street, St Helens, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2025-01-14 | £77,034 |
| 69 Standish Street, St Helens, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £58,287 | 2024-02-28 | £67,051 |
| 67 Standish Street, St Helens, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £76,500 | 2023-09-29 | £88,367 |
| 53 Standish Street, St Helens, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2021-11-10 | £121,413 |
| 53 Standish Street, St Helens, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2021-02-10 | £137,175 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 5,381 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens Charles Street , WA10 1LW | 4out of 4 | 156 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parish CofE Primary School Charles Street , WA10 1LW | - not rated | 156 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Charles Street , WA10 1LN | 3out of 4 | 251 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowe House RC Junior School Crab Street , WA10 2DJ | - not rated | 607 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowe House RC Infant School Crab Street , WA10 2DJ | - not rated | 607 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowley International College Hard Lane , WA10 6PN | 3out of 4 | 1,596 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivington High School Rivington Road , WA10 4ND | - not rated | 1,645 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy Boardmans Lane , Blackbrook WA11 9BB | - not rated | 1,897 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic High School Boardmans Lane , Blackbrook WA11 9BB | - not rated | 1,898 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parr Community High School Fleet Lane , Parr WA9 2RT | - not rated | 2,670 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 | 865 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College Prescot Road , WA10 3AG | - not rated | 3,319 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Is My Education - TIME Logic House , Central Street WA10 1UD | - not rated | 216 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Launchpad Centre College Street , WA10 1UH | 3out of 4 | 298 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst School Hard Lane , WA10 6PN | - not rated | 1,710 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackbrook RC Junior School Chain Lane , WA11 9QY | - not rated | 2,109 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamblett School Rainford Road , WA10 6BX | - not rated | 2,118 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St.Helens YMCA | Ymca Building, North Road | 466 yd | |
| Pear Tree Cafe | Cafe, Corporation Buildings, 10 Corporation Street | 467 yd | |
| North West Museum of Road Transport | North West Museum Of Road Transport, 51 Hall Street | 475 yd | |
| Cafe Laziz | 2a North Road | 481 yd | |
| Hope House | 41-43 Corporation Street | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Inn | Union Inn, 145 Hall Street | 376 yd | |
| The Function Room | The Function Room, 2b North Road | 474 yd | |
| The Swan Hotel | Swan Hotel, Corporation Street | 502 yd | |
| The Green Room | Green Room Wine Bar, 17-19 Duke Street | 579 yd | |
| The Ice Bar | Ice Bar, 58 Ormskirk Street | 584 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caprinos Pizza | 14 North Road | 474 yd | |
| Roscoes Street Food | 2a North Road | 481 yd | |
| Flames Pizza | 103 Corporation Street | 485 yd | |
| Pixis St Helens | 31 North Road | 498 yd | |
| Star Moon Fish&Chips | North Road Chippy, 27 North Road | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kropka | 36-40 Duke Street | 579 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | Iceland, 37-43 Ormskirk Street | 636 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Lowe Street | 741 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 81 Higher Parr Street | 904 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Superstore, Kirkland Street | 954 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca St Helens (The Beacon) YMCA BEACON YMCA BEACON COLLEGE STREET | health and fitness suite | 437 yd |
| Central Fitness (Closed) Duke Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 526 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (St Helens) King Street | health and fitness suite | 653 yd |
| Haresfinch Arlfc HARESFINCH ROAD | grass pitches | 683 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (St Helen'S) KING STREET | health and fitness suite | 693 yd |
| Gymbug LOWE STREET | health and fitness suite | 774 yd |
| St Marys And St Thomas Primary School BARTON CLOSE | grass pitches | 844 yd |
| St Helens College Sports Facilities (Closed) Beechings Building Beechings Building Water Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 861 yd |
| The Gym Health And Fitness WESTFIELD STREET | health and fitness suite | 869 yd |
| Pyramid Leisure Club MERCURE ST HELENS MERCURE ST HELENS LINKWAY WEST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 975 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.