Howard Street is in St. Helens and in St Helens district. WA10 3RG is located in the Thatto Heath 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 Howard Street, St. Helens, WA10 3RG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA10 3RA, WA10 3RH, WA10 3NT, WA10 3RQ, WA10 3RE, WA10 3RJ, WA9 5NZ, WA9 5NY, WA9 5PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA10 3RG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 54.4% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 48.1% | 45.6% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 3RG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.6% 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 | 39.7% | 46.6% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35% | 32.2% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -12.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 9.6% | -4.9% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 6.3% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 (70.9%) 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 | 47.8% | 39.4% | -8.4% | 48.4% | -9.0% |
| Good health | 26.7% | 31.5% | 4.8% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 17.9% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 7.2% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
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 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35% | 27.5% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 14.7% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 19% | 5.0% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 6.6% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 11.4% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 20.9% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.5% | 98.4% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 93.2% 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% | 93.2% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 92.8% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.3% | 76.7% | -7.4% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 25.9% | 13.5% | 12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.4% | 37.2% | -4.8% |
| Christian | 60.4% | 46.2% | 14.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Howard Street was 182.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.9% higher than the Bold & Lea Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Howard Street has the 11th highest crime rate of 116 local areas in Bold & Lea Green and the 68th highest crime rate of 602 local areas in St. Helens .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 98.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Howard Street, St Helens, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £61,000 | 2026-01-21 | £62,169 |
| 32 Howard Street, St Helens, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2025-08-15 | £66,200 |
| 8 Howard Street, St Helens, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2024-08-14 | £85,120 |
| 4 Howard Street, St Helens, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £59,000 | 2022-10-05 | £67,732 |
| 4 Howard Street, St Helens, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2022-08-12 | £68,041 |
WA10 3RG 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 | 72 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 2,580 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Scholes Lane , WA9 5PA | - not rated | 165 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Austin's RC Infant School Heath Street , WA9 5NJ | - not rated | 265 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Austin's Catholic Primary School Heath Street , WA9 5NJ | 3out of 4 | 265 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nutgrove Methodist Primary School Govett Road , Nutgrove WA9 5NH | - not rated | 361 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nutgrove Methodist Aided Primary School Govett Road , Nutgrove WA9 5NH | - not rated | 361 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Park Community High School Broadway , WA10 3RY | - not rated | 529 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadway Community High School Broadway , WA10 3RY | - not rated | 529 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, A Specialist Technology College Scotchbarn Lane , L35 7JD | - not rated | 2,254 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Mill Brow , Eccleston WA10 4QH | 2out of 4 | 2,348 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Mill Brow , Eccleston WA10 4QH | - not rated | 2,349 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,049 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helens College Water Street , WA10 1PP | - not rated | 2,411 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robins Lane County Infant School Robins Lane , WA9 3NF | - not rated | 3,017 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Launchpad Centre College Street , WA10 1UH | 3out of 4 | 3,025 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| This Is My Education - TIME Logic House , Central Street WA10 1UD | - not rated | 3,149 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamblett School Rainford Road , WA10 6BX | - not rated | 3,344 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Briars Hey Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE | - not rated | 3,640 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bikers Bistro | Els Bistro, Millennium Motorcycle Centre, Aspinall Place | 172 yd | |
| The Sweet Retreat | 10 Elephant Lane | 271 yd | |
| Grange Park Golf Club | Grange Park Golf Club, Prescot Road | 784 yd | |
| Subway | 449 Prescot Road | 853 yd | |
| Bazza's Breakfast Bar | West Park Rugby Football Club, Prescot Road | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vine Tavern | 16 Elephant Lane | 292 yd | |
| The Elephant | The Elephant Hotel, 30 Elephant Lane | 335 yd | |
| York Hotel | York Hotel, 96 Nutgrove Road | 498 yd | |
| British Lion | British Lion, 75 Lugsmore Lane | 586 yd | |
| Thatto Heath Labour Club | 135 Elephant Lane | 668 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosh Burgers | 120-122 Thatto Heath Road | 164 yd | |
| Mr Pizza | Mr Pizza, 134 Thatto Heath Road | 168 yd | |
| Garlic Spice | 160 Thatto Heath Road | 172 yd | |
| Turkish Kebab | 124 Thatto Heath Road | 172 yd | |
| Dessert Factory | 134 Thatto Heath Road | 172 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thriftys | 22 Elephant Lane | 328 yd | |
| Nutgrove Mini Mart | 136 Nutgrove Road | 608 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cowley Language College (Closed) Broadway | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 529 yd |
| Broadway Leisure Centre (Closed) Broadway | 538 yd | |
| Broadway Badminton Centre BROADWAY | 542 yd | |
| Thatto Heath Kgv Playing Fields Broadway | grass pitches | 686 yd |
| Grange Park Golf Club PRESCOT ROAD | golf | 817 yd |
| Portico Vine Arlfc The Scholes | grass pitches | 886 yd |
| Thatto Heath Crusaders Arlfc (Crusader Park) CLOSE STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 923 yd |
| Ravenhead Social Club ALEXANDRA DRIVE | grass pitches | 953 yd |
| West Park Rufc PRESCOT ROAD | grass pitches | 971 yd |
| Carmel College PRESCOT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,051 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 | 178.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.