Cowley Hill Lane is in St Helens and in St Helens district. WA10 2AN is located in the Windle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of St Helens North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cowley Hill Lane, St Helens, WA10 2AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA10 2AW, WA10 2AS, WA10 2DH, WA10 2BY, WA10 2AR, WA10 2BX, WA10 2BZ, WA10 2AX, WA10 2GA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA10 2AN has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 50.3% | 47% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 49.7% | 53% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of WA10 2AN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.6% | 28.3% | -7.3% | 37.9% | -9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 56.9% | 8.1% | 44.2% | 12.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 7.4% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 4.2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 53.6% | 48.2% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 35.6% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 12% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.9% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 21.3% | 21.7% | 0.4% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 7% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 15.7% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 6.6% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 18.2% | 3.2% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 28.7% | 0.9% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| White | 100% | 99.7% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
In this area, 99.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 99% | 99.1% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| 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 | 98.5% | 99.1% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -9.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.3% | 37.2% | -10.9% |
| Christian | 69.2% | 46.2% | 23.0% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cowley Hill Lane was 82.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 97.9% higher than the Rainford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cowley Hill Lane has the 14th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Rainford and the 230th highest crime rate of 602 local areas in St. Helens .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Cowley Hill Lane, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2026-02-12 | £325,000 |
| Flat 1 41 Cowley Hill Lane, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £73,000 | 1998-05-07 | £353,891 |
| Flat 1 41 Cowley Hill Lane, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £20,000 | 1996-06-01 | £99,111 |
| Flat 1 41 Cowley Hill Lane, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £55,000 | 1995-06-09 | £268,969 |
WA10 2AN 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Education | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowe House RC Junior School Crab Street , WA10 2DJ | - not rated | 480 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowe House RC Infant School Crab Street , WA10 2DJ | - not rated | 480 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivington Primary School Tennis Street North , Dentons Green WA10 6LF | 3out of 4 | 488 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windlehurst Community Primary School Princess Avenue , WA10 6ND | - not rated | 658 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St Thomas' CofE Primary School Barton Close , WA10 2HS | - not rated | 667 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 724 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivington High School Rivington Road , WA10 4ND | - not rated | 844 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Mill Brow , Eccleston WA10 4QH | - not rated | 1,839 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Mill Brow , Eccleston WA10 4QH | 2out of 4 | 1,840 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy Boardmans Lane , Blackbrook WA11 9BB | - not rated | 2,815 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 993 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College Prescot Road , WA10 3AG | - not rated | 2,834 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 | 767 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| This Is My Education - TIME Logic House , Central Street WA10 1UD | - not rated | 776 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst School Hard Lane , WA10 6PN | - not rated | 849 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamblett School Rainford Road , WA10 6BX | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackbrook RC Junior School Chain Lane , WA11 9QY | - not rated | 2,906 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Life Centre | St Helens Christian Life Centre, Atherton Street | 406 yd | |
| Tapas Bar | 87 Duke Street | 522 yd | |
| Duke Street Deli | 107 Duke Street | 527 yd | |
| Teardrops | 110 Crab Street | 538 yd | |
| Toast | Toast, 149 Dentons Green Lane | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turks Head | Turks Head, 49-51 Morley Street | 315 yd | |
| Cowley Vaults | Cowley Vaults, 50 Cooper Street | 342 yd | |
| Unison Sports & Social Club | Unison Sports And Social Club, Bishop Road | 365 yd | |
| Cinema Bar | 132 Duke Street | 473 yd | |
| Lowe House Mens Club | Lowe House Social Club, 102 Crab Street | 510 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebab Kings | 117 Duke Street | 522 yd | |
| Denzel Kebab King | 127 Duke Street | 522 yd | |
| Balti Spice | Balti Spice Cuisine Limited, 113 Duke Street | 522 yd | |
| Dashilicious | 102 Duke Street | 562 yd | |
| Pixis St Helens | 31 North Road | 643 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop | One Stop Stores Limited, 64-68 Greenfield Road | 599 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Lowe Street | 611 yd | |
| Kropka | 36-40 Duke Street | 692 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Superstore, Kirkland Street | 718 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | Iceland, 37-43 Ormskirk Street | 873 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wynne Road WYNNE ROAD | grass pitches | 164 yd |
| Bishop Road Playing Fields GAMBLE AVENUE | grass pitches | 418 yd |
| St Helen'S Cricket Club (Closed) WINDLESHAW ROAD | grass pitches | 509 yd |
| Windleshaw Sports WINDLESHAW ROAD | grass pitches | 509 yd |
| Queen'S Park Recreation Ground LINGHOLME ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 608 yd |
| St Marys And St Thomas Primary School BARTON CLOSE | grass pitches | 662 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 | 718 yd |
| Cowley International College HARD LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 725 yd |
| Central Fitness (Closed) Duke Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 731 yd |
| Gymbug LOWE STREET | health and fitness suite | 735 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 | 100.0% |
| 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.