Cotham Street is in St Helens and in St Helens district. WA10 1SJ 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 2012-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cotham Street, St Helens, WA10 1SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA10 1RZ, WA10 1HQ, WA10 1RY, WA10 1RR, WA10 1RS, WA10 1SA, WA10 1RX, WA10 1RW, WA10 1QZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA10 1SJ 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 1SJ, 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 Cotham 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.
Cotham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishwick House Cotham Street, St Helens, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-03-27 | £205,757 |
| Fishwick House Cotham Street, St Helens, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £1,500 | 2018-07-03 | £2,025 |
| 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 | 4,862 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary & St Thomas' CofE Primary School Barton Close , WA10 2HS | 4out of 4 | 438 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Charles Street , WA10 1LN | 2out of 4 | 448 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens Charles Street , WA10 1LW | 4out of 4 | 579 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary School Rivington Road , WA10 4NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,342 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivington Primary School Tennis Street North , Dentons Green WA10 6LF | 4out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,686 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic High School Boardmans Lane , Blackbrook WA11 9BB | 1out of 4 | 2,315 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Mill Brow , Eccleston WA10 4QH | 2out of 4 | 2,323 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic High School Berrys Lane , Sutton WA9 3HE | 3out of 4 | 2,954 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sutton Academy Elton Head Road , WA9 5AU | 2out of 4 | 3,337 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 | 323 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College Prescot Road , WA10 3AG | - not rated | 2,803 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 | 351 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Green School Lansbury Avenue , Parr WA9 1BU | 4out of 4 | 2,533 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansbury Bridge School Lansbury Avenue , Parr WA9 1TB | 3out of 4 | 2,635 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pace Derbyshire Hill Road , WA9 2LH | 3out of 4 | 3,118 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nugent House School Carr Mill Road , Billinge WN5 7TT | - not rated | 5,018 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piano café | 39 Barrow Street | 40 yd | |
| Alicia's Plaice | 22-24 Barrow Street | 92 yd | |
| Honey Rose Foundation | Honey Rose Foundation, 2-4 Cotham Street | 128 yd | |
| The Secret Garden | 18a Ormskirk Street | 132 yd | |
| Hope House | 41-43 Corporation Street | 172 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolliez Bar | 30-32 Barrow Street | 65 yd | |
| Brasserie Chalon | Brasserie Chalon, 12 Barrow Street | 92 yd | |
| Imperial | First And Second Floors, 18-22 Ormskirk Street | 127 yd | |
| The Vault | 9a Church Street | 155 yd | |
| The Swan Hotel | Swan Hotel, Corporation Street | 172 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheung Wah | Cheung Wah Takeaway, 32 Claughton Street | 116 yd | |
| Pap'z Chicken and Pizza | 78 Claughton Street | 122 yd | |
| Flames Pizza | 103 Corporation Street | 131 yd | |
| Captain Cook | 17-19 Baldwin Street | 202 yd | |
| Pizza Chef | Pizza Chef Ltd, 25 Baldwin Street | 204 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods | Iceland, 37-43 Ormskirk Street | 243 yd | |
| Kropka | 36-40 Duke Street | 369 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Lowe Street | 515 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Supermarket, 7 Highpoint | 591 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Superstore, Kirkland Street | 638 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca St Helens (The Beacon) YMCA BEACON YMCA BEACON COLLEGE STREET | health and fitness suite | 301 yd |
| Central Fitness (Closed) Duke Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 321 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (St Helen'S) KING STREET | health and fitness suite | 323 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (St Helens) King Street | health and fitness suite | 355 yd |
| St Helens College Sports Facilities (Closed) Beechings Building Beechings Building Water Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 398 yd |
| The Gym Health And Fitness WESTFIELD STREET | health and fitness suite | 401 yd |
| Gymbug LOWE STREET | health and fitness suite | 456 yd |
| Pyramid Leisure Club MERCURE ST HELENS MERCURE ST HELENS LINKWAY WEST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 477 yd |
| St Marys And St Thomas Primary School BARTON CLOSE | grass pitches | 565 yd |
| Queens Park Health And Fitness QUEENS PARK HEALTH & FITNESS CENTRE QUEENS PARK HEALTH & FITNESS CENTRE BOUNDARY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,001 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.