Hardshaw Street is in St Helens and in St Helens district. WA10 1QU 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 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hardshaw Street, St Helens, WA10 1QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA10 1RW, WA10 1RS, WA10 1RE, WA10 1QZ, WA10 1DS, WA10 1HQ, WA10 1RY, WA10 1QX, WA10 1SJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA10 1QU is primarily male, with 55.7% of the population 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 | 43.4% | 44.3% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -6.7% |
| Male | 56.6% | 55.7% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 6.7% |
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 1QU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.6% 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 | 51.6% | 55.6% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 17.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.7% | 17.9% | -8.8% | 44.2% | -26.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 6.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 13.9% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 4.3% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 35.7% | 38.1% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -10.3% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 37.8% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 20.2% | 17% | -3.2% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 6.5% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 0.6% | -2.7% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
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 22.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.3% | 24.3% | -11.0% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 10.6% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 16.3% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 7.3% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 17.9% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.7% | 22.3% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -11.5% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 96.3% | 87.4% | -8.9% | 81.4% | 6.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 80.1% 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 | 94.9% | 80.1% | -14.8% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 9.7% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 5% | 3.2% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 80.1% | -14.0% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 6.5% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 6.2% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.1% | 76.7% | -8.6% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 49.6% | 46.2% | 3.4% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hardshaw Street was 1704.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 1334.2% higher than the Parr average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hardshaw Street has the highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Parr and the highest crime rate of 606 local areas in St. Helens .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 739.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century House Hardshaw Street, St Helens, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2017-01-19 | £1,401,408 |
| Century House Hardshaw Street, St Helens, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2017-01-19 | £1,401,408 |
| Full-Time Employee | 136 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainhill Community Nursery Deepdale Drive , Rainhill L35 4NW | 4out of 4 | 4,812 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 | 2out of 4 | 421 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary & St Thomas' CofE Primary School Barton Close , WA10 2HS | 4out of 4 | 542 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens Charles Street , WA10 1LW | 4out of 4 | 570 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton Bank Primary School Roper Street , WA9 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary School Rivington Road , WA10 4NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,443 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 1,797 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic High School Boardmans Lane , Blackbrook WA11 9BB | 1out of 4 | 2,258 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Mill Brow , Eccleston WA10 4QH | 2out of 4 | 2,412 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic High School Berrys Lane , Sutton WA9 3HE | 3out of 4 | 2,846 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sutton Academy Elton Head Road , WA9 5AU | 2out of 4 | 3,248 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 368 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College Prescot Road , WA10 3AG | - not rated | 2,839 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 | 426 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Green School Lansbury Avenue , Parr WA9 1BU | 4out of 4 | 2,439 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansbury Bridge School Lansbury Avenue , Parr WA9 1TB | 3out of 4 | 2,539 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pace Derbyshire Hill Road , WA9 2LH | 3out of 4 | 3,030 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nugent House School Carr Mill Road , Billinge WN5 7TT | - not rated | 5,058 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope House | 41-43 Corporation Street | 98 yd | |
| The Coffee House | 35 Church Street | 108 yd | |
| Cafe Zinho | Cafe Zinho, The Hardshaw Centre | 111 yd | |
| McDonald's | Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd, 31-33 Church Street | 117 yd | |
| Pear Tree Cafe | Cafe, Corporation Buildings, 10 Corporation Street | 122 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swan Hotel | Swan Hotel, Corporation Street | 98 yd | |
| Dolliez Bar | 30-32 Barrow Street | 102 yd | |
| Brasserie Chalon | Brasserie Chalon, 12 Barrow Street | 130 yd | |
| The Vault | 9a Church Street | 154 yd | |
| Square & Compass Catering | St Helens Masonic Club, 6-8 Hall Street | 188 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheung Wah | Cheung Wah Takeaway, 32 Claughton Street | 230 yd | |
| Pap'z Chicken and Pizza | 78 Claughton Street | 236 yd | |
| Flames Pizza | 103 Corporation Street | 244 yd | |
| Subway | Subway Sandwich Bar, 20 Bridge Street | 306 yd | |
| Captain Cook | 17-19 Baldwin Street | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods | Iceland, 37-43 Ormskirk Street | 345 yd | |
| Kropka | 36-40 Duke Street | 483 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Lowe Street | 625 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Supermarket, 7 Highpoint | 644 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | Iceland Frozen Foods Plc, 2 St Helens Retail Park | 659 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pyramid Leisure Club MERCURE ST HELENS MERCURE ST HELENS LINKWAY WEST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 409 yd |
| Ymca St Helens (The Beacon) YMCA BEACON YMCA BEACON COLLEGE STREET | health and fitness suite | 411 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (St Helen'S) KING STREET | health and fitness suite | 423 yd |
| Central Fitness (Closed) Duke Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 435 yd |
| St Helens College Sports Facilities (Closed) Beechings Building Beechings Building Water Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 459 yd |
| The Gym Health And Fitness WESTFIELD STREET | health and fitness suite | 460 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (St Helens) King Street | health and fitness suite | 464 yd |
| Gymbug LOWE STREET | health and fitness suite | 557 yd |
| St Marys And St Thomas Primary School BARTON CLOSE | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| St Helens Rfc (Totally Wicked Stadium) PEASLEY CROSS LANE | grass pitches | 928 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.