Shropshire Gardens is in St. Helens and in St Helens district. WA10 3XX is located in the St Helens Town Centre electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of St Helens South and Whiston. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shropshire Gardens, St. Helens, WA10 3XX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA10 3XZ, WA10 3XL, WA10 3QY, WA10 3SZ, WA10 3XJ, WA10 3TF, WA10 3XG, WA10 3TQ, WA10 3SS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA10 3XX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 49.9% | 48.8% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 50.1% | 51.2% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 | 33.7% | 38% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52% | 44.6% | -7.4% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 12.2% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.6% | 52.1% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 33.6% | -2.3% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 5.5% | 10.9% | 5.4% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 3XX this area, 9.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.9% | 9.8% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 8% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 19.2% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 7.6% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.9% | 22.8% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.8% | 30.1% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -3.7% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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 Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.7% | 96.7% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 99.1% | 94.5% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 4.2% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| 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 | 98.5% | 94.5% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.6% | 76.7% | 14.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 60% | 46.2% | 13.8% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shropshire Gardens was 44.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.8% lower than the St Helens Town Centre average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shropshire Gardens has the lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in St Helens Town Centre and the 216th lowest crime rate of 606 local areas in St. Helens .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 28.6%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Shropshire Gardens, St Helens, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-08-26 | £160,151 |
| 14 Shropshire Gardens, St Helens, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-08-14 | £200,381 |
| 15 Shropshire Gardens, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-03-28 | £175,826 |
| 32 Shropshire Gardens, St Helens, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £139,950 | 2024-08-16 | £146,142 |
| 31 Shropshire Gardens, St Helens, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-07-22 | £158,036 |
WA10 3XX 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 | 164 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainhill Community Nursery Deepdale Drive , Rainhill L35 4NW | 4out of 4 | 4,068 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary & St Thomas' CofE Primary School Barton Close , WA10 2HS | 4out of 4 | 826 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street Devon Street , WA10 4HX | 3out of 4 | 987 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary School Rivington Road , WA10 4NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Charles Street , WA10 1LN | 2out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thatto Heath Community Primary School Hobart Street , Thatto Heath WA9 5QX | 3out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,815 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cowley International College Hard Lane , WA10 6PN | 3out of 4 | 2,076 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sutton Academy Elton Head Road , WA9 5AU | 2out of 4 | 2,895 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic High School Boardmans Lane , Blackbrook WA11 9BB | 1out of 4 | 3,192 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic High School Berrys Lane , Sutton WA9 3HE | 3out of 4 | 3,423 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 641 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College Prescot Road , WA10 3AG | - not rated | 1,891 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 | 1,252 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Green School Lansbury Avenue , Parr WA9 1BU | 4out of 4 | 3,198 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansbury Bridge School Lansbury Avenue , Parr WA9 1TB | 3out of 4 | 3,286 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pace Derbyshire Hill Road , WA9 2LH | 3out of 4 | 3,826 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower College Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE | - not rated | 5,171 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shere Khan Restaurant and Takeaway | 77 Liverpool Road | 300 yd | |
| Olive Catering Services | Knauf Insulation, Stafford Road | 388 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 5 Highpoint | 390 yd | |
| GDK | 2 Highpoint | 407 yd | |
| The Living Well Cafe | Alexandra Works, Borough Road | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Lion | The Golden Lion, 94 Lyon Street | 463 yd | |
| Cricketers Arms | Cricketers Arms, Peter Street | 601 yd | |
| The Nelson | 35 Bridge Street | 644 yd | |
| Nelson Chippery Ltd | 35 Bridge Street | 644 yd | |
| Eccleston Arms Bar & Grill | Eccleston Arms Bar And Grill, 156 Prescot Road | 681 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shere Khan Express | Shere Khan Express, 75 Liverpool Road | 300 yd | |
| BIG GS | 22 Water Street | 605 yd | |
| Nelson Chippery | The Nelson, 35 Bridge Street | 641 yd | |
| Sham Restaurant | 54 Bridge Street | 661 yd | |
| The Five Ways Chip Inn | Fiveways Chip Inn, 122 Eccleston Street | 668 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Supermarket, 7 Highpoint | 445 yd | |
| Farm Foods | Farmfoods Limited, Boundary Road | 544 yd | |
| Morrisons Supermarket | Morrisons Supermarket, Boundary Road | 544 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Superstore, Kirkland Street | 739 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | Iceland, 37-43 Ormskirk Street | 837 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crossfit Ksh Lawrenson Street | health and fitness suite | 444 yd |
| Xercise4Less (St Helens) BOUNDARY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 566 yd |
| The Gym Health And Fitness WESTFIELD STREET | health and fitness suite | 599 yd |
| St Helens College Sports Facilities (Closed) Beechings Building Beechings Building Water Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 608 yd |
| Pyramid Leisure Club MERCURE ST HELENS MERCURE ST HELENS LINKWAY WEST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 710 yd |
| Gymbug LOWE STREET | health and fitness suite | 799 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (St Helen'S) KING STREET | health and fitness suite | 804 yd |
| St Marys And St Thomas Primary School BARTON CLOSE | grass pitches | 820 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 | 856 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (St Helens) King Street | health and fitness suite | 877 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.