Dorset Road is in St. Helens and in St Helens district. WA10 3JL is located in the West Park 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 Dorset Road, St. Helens, WA10 3JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA10 3JN, WA10 3JW, WA10 3JR, WA10 3JH, WA10 3JJ, WA10 3JS, WA10 3HN, WA10 3JE, WA10 3JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA10 3JL is primarily male, with 53.4% 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 | 48.1% | 46.6% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 51.9% | 53.4% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
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 | 31.3% | 35.2% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 48.4% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 4.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 6.6% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 7.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 46.6% | 37.3% | -9.3% | 48.4% | -11.1% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 41.4% | 6.7% | 33.6% | 7.8% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 14.6% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 | 19.9% | 13.7% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 11.6% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 16.2% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.4% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 19.5% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.1% | 29.9% | 1.8% | 33.8% | -3.9% |
| Other | 5.1% | 3.7% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.8% | 98.1% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 97.5% | 97% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 97% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.7% | 76.7% | 11.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.7% | 37.2% | -9.5% |
| Christian | 68.9% | 46.2% | 22.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 1.5% | 6.0% | -4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dorset Road was 166.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 311.9% higher than the Eccleston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dorset Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Eccleston and the 83rd highest crime rate of 606 local areas in St. Helens .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Dorset Road, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £318,000 | 2025-05-30 | £334,010 |
| 16 Dorset Road, St Helens, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £168,500 | 2024-10-04 | £171,766 |
| 11 Dorset Road, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-09-16 | £219,156 |
| 5 Dorset Road, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-02-11 | £249,654 |
| 20 Dorset Road, St Helens, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2014-11-13 | £211,789 |
WA10 3JL 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 3,509 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thatto Heath Community Primary School Hobart Street , Thatto Heath WA9 5QX | 3out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street Devon Street , WA10 4HX | 3out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Austin's Catholic Primary School Heath Street , WA9 5NJ | 2out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nutgrove Methodist Primary School Govett Road , Nutgrove WA9 5NH | 4out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary School Rivington Road , WA10 4NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De La Salle School Mill Brow , Eccleston WA10 4QH | 2out of 4 | 1,502 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cowley International College Hard Lane , WA10 6PN | 3out of 4 | 2,665 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sutton Academy Elton Head Road , WA9 5AU | 2out of 4 | 2,985 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy Cumber Lane , Whiston L35 2XG | - not rated | 3,799 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Prescot School Knowsley Park Lane , Prescot L34 3NB | 1out of 4 | 4,057 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel College Prescot Road , WA10 3AG | - not rated | 859 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helens College Water Street , WA10 1PP | - not rated | 1,668 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 | 2,253 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Green School Lansbury Avenue , Parr WA9 1BU | 4out of 4 | 4,171 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansbury Bridge School Lansbury Avenue , Parr WA9 1TB | 3out of 4 | 4,252 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower College Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE | - not rated | 4,589 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pace Derbyshire Hill Road , WA9 2LH | 3out of 4 | 4,809 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boat House Cafe | Boathouse Cafe, Taylor Park, Grosvenor Road | 472 yd | |
| The Living Well Cafe | Alexandra Works, Borough Road | 540 yd | |
| Grange Park Golf Club | Grange Park Golf Club, Prescot Road | 631 yd | |
| Bazza's Breakfast Bar | West Park Rugby Football Club, Prescot Road | 863 yd | |
| Bikers Bistro | Els Bistro, Millennium Motorcycle Centre, Aspinall Place | 982 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird i’th Hand | 200 Prescot Road | 325 yd | |
| St Helens Bowling Club | St Helens Bowling Club Ltd, Regents Road | 325 yd | |
| British Lion | British Lion, 75 Lugsmore Lane | 406 yd | |
| Eccleston Arms Bar & Grill | Eccleston Arms Bar And Grill, 156 Prescot Road | 569 yd | |
| West Park Rugby Club | West Park Rugby Union Club, Prescot Road | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome | Welcome Fish And Chips, 68 Owen Street | 374 yd | |
| Master Wok | 135 Crossley Road | 487 yd | |
| Brandi Pizza | 51 Grange Park Road | 609 yd | |
| Grange Park Chippy | 57 Grange Park Road | 609 yd | |
| Marg's Chip Shop | Margs Chippy, 87 Balfour Street | 743 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Park Go Local | West Park Londis, 64-68 Dunriding Lane | 582 yd | |
| Farm Foods | Farmfoods Limited, Boundary Road | 979 yd | |
| Morrisons Supermarket | Morrisons Supermarket, Boundary Road | 979 yd | |
| Thriftys | 22 Elephant Lane | 1,053 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ravenhead Social Club ALEXANDRA DRIVE | grass pitches | 279 yd |
| Grange Park Golf Club PRESCOT ROAD | golf | 532 yd |
| Broadway Badminton Centre BROADWAY | 955 yd | |
| Carmel College PRESCOT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 957 yd |
| Xercise4Less (St Helens) BOUNDARY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 957 yd |
| Broadway Leisure Centre (Closed) Broadway | 965 yd | |
| St. Helens Rugby League Football Club (Closed) Dunriding Lane | grass pitches | 970 yd |
| West Park Rufc PRESCOT ROAD | grass pitches | 989 yd |
| Crossfit Ksh Lawrenson Street | health and fitness suite | 1,028 yd |
| Cowley Language College (Closed) Broadway | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,042 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 178.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.