Thackray Road is in St. Helens and in St Helens district. WA10 3SL 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 Thackray Road, St. Helens, WA10 3SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA10 3SH, WA10 3RJ, WA10 3SN, WA10 3SJ, WA10 3QS, WA10 3RH, WA10 3RA, WA10 3QU, WA10 3RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA10 3SL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 46.4% | 52.2% | 5.8% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 53.6% | 47.8% | -5.8% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 44.6% | 40.1% | -4.5% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.1% | 32% | 5.9% | 44.2% | -12.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 16.3% | 14.3% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 12% | 9.5% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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 (64.6%) 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 | 35.1% | 35.4% | 0.3% | 48.4% | -13.0% |
| Good health | 23% | 29.2% | 6.2% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 27.5% | 21.3% | -6.2% | 12.7% | 8.6% |
| Bad health | 11.7% | 9.6% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 5.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
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.
In the area around WA10 3SL this area, 37.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 10.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.8% | 37.8% | -10.0% | 18.2% | 19.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 13.5% | 2.6% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 10.8% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 8.1% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 15.5% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.9% | 10.8% | -0.1% | 33.8% | -23.0% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.8% | 95.5% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
In this area, 89.9% 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 | 97.7% | 89.9% | -7.8% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 6.1% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 90.4% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.5% | 76.7% | -6.2% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 22.2% | 13.5% | 8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.3% | 37.2% | -8.9% |
| Christian | 64.4% | 46.2% | 18.2% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thackray Road was 241.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.0% higher than the Bold & Lea Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thackray Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 116 local areas in Bold & Lea Green and the 42nd highest crime rate of 602 local areas in St. Helens .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 118.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Thackray Road, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-12-06 | £147,908 |
| 9 Thackray Road, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-10-27 | £160,928 |
| 6 Thackray Road, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2019-03-25 | £120,712 |
| 6 Thackray Road, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £62,500 | 2018-08-01 | £100,126 |
| 9 Thackray Road, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2015-11-30 | £170,194 |
| Full-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainhill Community Nursery Deepdale Drive , Rainhill L35 4NW | 4out of 4 | 2,798 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 | 392 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Austin's RC Infant School Heath Street , WA9 5NJ | - not rated | 471 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Austin's Catholic Primary School Heath Street , WA9 5NJ | 3out of 4 | 471 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nutgrove Methodist Primary School Govett Road , Nutgrove WA9 5NH | - not rated | 577 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nutgrove Methodist Aided Primary School Govett Road , Nutgrove WA9 5NH | - not rated | 577 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 | 548 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadway Community High School Broadway , WA10 3RY | - not rated | 548 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Mill Brow , Eccleston WA10 4QH | 2out of 4 | 2,143 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Mill Brow , Eccleston WA10 4QH | - not rated | 2,143 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivington High School Rivington Road , WA10 4ND | - not rated | 2,244 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel College Prescot Road , WA10 3AG | - not rated | 932 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helens College Water Street , WA10 1PP | - not rated | 2,213 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 | 2,825 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| This Is My Education - TIME Logic House , Central Street WA10 1UD | - not rated | 2,948 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robins Lane County Infant School Robins Lane , WA9 3NF | - not rated | 2,982 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamblett School Rainford Road , WA10 6BX | - not rated | 3,119 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst School Hard Lane , WA10 6PN | - not rated | 3,472 yd | Community special school | 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 | 316 yd | |
| The Sweet Retreat | 10 Elephant Lane | 414 yd | |
| Grange Park Golf Club | Grange Park Golf Club, Prescot Road | 622 yd | |
| Subway | 449 Prescot Road | 778 yd | |
| Bazza's Breakfast Bar | West Park Rugby Football Club, Prescot Road | 781 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Lion | British Lion, 75 Lugsmore Lane | 368 yd | |
| Vine Tavern | 16 Elephant Lane | 424 yd | |
| The Elephant | The Elephant Hotel, 30 Elephant Lane | 455 yd | |
| York Hotel | York Hotel, 96 Nutgrove Road | 722 yd | |
| Thatto Heath Labour Club | 135 Elephant Lane | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandi Pizza | 51 Grange Park Road | 228 yd | |
| Grange Park Chippy | 57 Grange Park Road | 228 yd | |
| Bosh Burgers | 120-122 Thatto Heath Road | 274 yd | |
| Mr Pizza | Mr Pizza, 134 Thatto Heath Road | 309 yd | |
| Oriental Star | Oriental Star, 132 Thatto Heath Road | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thriftys | 22 Elephant Lane | 446 yd | |
| Nutgrove Mini Mart | 136 Nutgrove Road | 831 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway Badminton Centre BROADWAY | 519 yd | |
| Broadway Leisure Centre (Closed) Broadway | 520 yd | |
| Cowley Language College (Closed) Broadway | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 548 yd |
| Grange Park Golf Club PRESCOT ROAD | golf | 634 yd |
| Thatto Heath Kgv Playing Fields Broadway | grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Ravenhead Social Club ALEXANDRA DRIVE | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| West Park Rufc PRESCOT ROAD | grass pitches | 876 yd |
| Carmel College PRESCOT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 935 yd |
| Portico Vine Arlfc The Scholes | grass pitches | 1,018 yd |
| Thatto Heath Crusaders Arlfc (Crusader Park) CLOSE STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,048 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 | 216 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.