Peter Street, St. Helens, WA10 2EB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA10 2EB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.3%	51.5%	-1.8%	51.0%	0.5%
Male	46.7%	48.5%	1.8%	49.0%	-0.5%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	32.5%	31.7%	-0.8%	37.9%	-6.2%
Married: Opposite sex	49%	41.8%	-7.2%	44.2%	-2.4%
Separated	2.4%	0.5%	-1.9%	2.2%	-1.7%
Divorced	8.7%	12.2%	3.5%	9.1%	3.1%
Widowed	7.3%	13.8%	6.5%	6.1%	7.7%

Health

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	32.6%	26.1%	-6.5%	48.4%	-22.3%
Good health	37%	42.7%	5.7%	33.6%	9.1%
Fair health	17.6%	20.6%	3.0%	12.7%	7.9%
Bad health	10.6%	8.5%	-2.1%	4.0%	4.5%
Very bad health	2.2%	2%	-0.2%	1.2%	0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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 21.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	35%	24.9%	-10.1%	18.2%	6.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.6%	11.6%	-3.0%	9.6%	2.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15%	14.3%	-0.7%	13.4%	0.9%
Apprenticeship	5.8%	4.8%	-1.0%	5.3%	-0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.8%	18%	11.2%	16.9%	1.1%
Degree or Similar	18.4%	21.7%	3.3%	33.8%	-12.1%
Other	4.4%	4.8%	0.4%	2.8%	2.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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)
Pakistani	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.7%	-2.2%
Other Asian	0%	1%	1.0%	1.6%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.5%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.3%
White	99.1%	98%	-1.1%	81.4%	16.6%
Arab	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.9% 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	97.8%	93.9%	-3.9%	83.2%	10.7%
European Union	0.9%	4%	3.1%	6.1%	-2.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Africa	0.4%	0.5%	0.1%	2.7%	-2.2%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1%	1.0%	1.3%	-0.3%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.9%	94.9%	-2.0%	83.2%	11.7%
10+ Years	0%	2%	2.0%	9.8%	-7.8%
5-10 Years	0%	3.1%	3.1%	2.9%	0.2%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.6%	0%	-2.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76%	76.7%	-0.7%
Germany	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Lithuania	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Other EU countries	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
No passport held	20.9%	13.5%	7.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	19.7%	37.2%	-17.5%
Christian	74.7%	46.2%	28.5%
Muslim	1.5%	6.5%	-5.0%
Other religion	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Not answered	3.5%	6.0%	-2.5%

Safety

Is Peter Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Peter Street was 96.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.9% lower than the St Helens Town Centre average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Peter Street has the 9th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in St Helens Town Centre and the 191st highest crime rate of 602 local areas in St. Helens .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£30,100

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in WA10 2EB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Peter Street are based on 20 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for St Helens.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Peter Street, St. Helens, WA10 2EB

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA10 2EB

Average Price
£134,282

Semi-Detached
£135,507

Terraced
£128,767

Detached
£174,856

Flats/Maisonettes
£117,595

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Peter Street

Average Price
£168,544

Semi-Detached
£169,679

Terraced
£187,838

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£143,348

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Peter Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Peter Street, St Helens, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2025-08-08	£166,364
11 Peter Street, St Helens, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£50,000	2024-10-30	£50,687
16 Peter Street, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£105,000	2022-01-07	£131,545
9 Peter Street, St Helens, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building	£87,500	2021-08-25	£111,956
15 Peter Street, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£60,000	2020-11-20	£86,211

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA10 2EB

Employment

WA10 2EB 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in WA10 2EB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	83
Full-Time Employee	51
Part-Time Employee	21
Looking after home or family	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Unemployed	4
Self-Employed	4
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Human health and social work activities	15
Construction	10
Education	9
Manufacturing	8
Transport and storage	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Other	2
Real estate activities	2
Information and communication	1
Accommodation and food service activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rainhill Community Nursery Deepdale Drive , Rainhill L35 4NW	4out of 4	4,644 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Knowsley Road Primary School Knowsley Road , WA10 4PN	- not rated	175 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's and St Thomas' CofE Primary School Barton Close , WA10 2HS	- not rated	284 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School Barton Close , WA10 2HS	4out of 4	284 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lowe House RC Junior School Crab Street , WA10 2DJ	- not rated	603 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lowe House RC Infant School Crab Street , WA10 2DJ	- not rated	603 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rivington High School Rivington Road , WA10 4ND	- not rated	800 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cowley International College Hard Lane , WA10 6PN	3out of 4	1,523 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
De La Salle School Mill Brow , Eccleston WA10 4QH	- not rated	1,720 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
De La Salle School Mill Brow , Eccleston WA10 4QH	2out of 4	1,721 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Grange Park Community High School Broadway , WA10 3RY	- not rated	2,469 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Helens College Water Street , WA10 1PP	- not rated	354 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Carmel College Prescot Road , WA10 3AG	- not rated	2,236 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Launchpad Centre College Street , WA10 1UH	3out of 4	797 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
This Is My Education - TIME Logic House , Central Street WA10 1UD	- not rated	911 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hurst School Hard Lane , WA10 6PN	- not rated	1,643 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hamblett School Rainford Road , WA10 6BX	- not rated	1,658 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Robins Lane County Infant School Robins Lane , WA9 3NF	- not rated	2,706 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Costa Coffee	5 Highpoint	257 yd
Tandoori Ghar	Tandoori Ghar, 62 Westfield Street	336 yd
GDK	2 Highpoint	337 yd
Momo's Cafe CIC	64-68 Westfield Street	337 yd
Shere Khan Restaurant and Takeaway	77 Liverpool Road	344 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cricketers Arms	Cricketers Arms, Peter Street	2 yd
Golden Lion	The Golden Lion, 94 Lyon Street	154 yd
The Glassblower	147 Boundary Road	326 yd
The News Room	News Room Cafe Bar, 89 Duke Street	381 yd
Bar 44	Bar 44, 44-46 Westfield Street	383 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chipmunk	Chipmunk, 143 Boundary Road	316 yd
Shere Khan Express	Shere Khan Express, 75 Liverpool Road	344 yd
The Dessert Shack	1a Kitchener Street	372 yd
Kebab Kings	117 Duke Street	398 yd
Denzel Kebab King	127 Duke Street	398 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Asda	Asda Superstore, Kirkland Street	159 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd	Aldi Supermarket, 7 Highpoint	251 yd
Lidl	Lidl, Lowe Street	380 yd
Farm Foods	Farmfoods Limited, Boundary Road	487 yd
Morrisons Supermarket	Morrisons Supermarket, Boundary Road	487 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Marys And St Thomas Primary School BARTON CLOSE	grass pitches	268 yd
Gymbug LOWE STREET	health and fitness suite	314 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	343 yd
St Helens College Sports Facilities (Closed) Beechings Building Beechings Building Water Street	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	353 yd
The Gym Health And Fitness WESTFIELD STREET	health and fitness suite	356 yd
Crossfit Ksh Lawrenson Street	health and fitness suite	405 yd
Sports Direct Fitness (St Helen'S) KING STREET	health and fitness suite	411 yd
Sports Direct Fitness (St Helens) King Street	health and fitness suite	435 yd
Xercise4Less (St Helens) BOUNDARY ROAD	health and fitness suite	518 yd
Queen'S Park Recreation Ground LINGHOLME ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	544 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	117.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	13.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of WA10 2EB