Morrissey Close is in St. Helens and in St Helens district. WA10 4JW 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 1984-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Morrissey Close, St. Helens, WA10 4JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA10 4JP, WA10 4JR, WA10 4JL, WA10 4ER, WA10 4EP, WA10 4JZ, WA10 4JY, WA10 4EU, WA10 4JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA10 4JW has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 50.4% | 50% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 49.6% | 50% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 38.5% | 41.9% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.6% | 32.6% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -11.6% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1.8% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 16.1% | 15.4% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 8.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 (64.9%) 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 | 42% | 34% | -8.0% | 48.4% | -14.4% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 30.9% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 17.9% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 9.5% | 11.8% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 7.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 4.1% |
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 21.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.5% | 24% | -9.5% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 14% | 1.2% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 14.8% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.6% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 14.8% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 21.8% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -12.0% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 100% | 97.3% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 98.9% | 97.3% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 97.3% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 29.3% | 13.5% | 15.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 59.2% | 46.2% | 13.0% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Morrissey Close was 55.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.9% higher than the Eccleston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Morrissey Close has the 30th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Eccleston and the 268th lowest crime rate of 602 local areas in St. Helens .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Morrissey Close, St Helens, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2022-04-13 | £162,205 |
| 25 Morrissey Close, St Helens, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2021-06-23 | £136,188 |
| 14 Morrissey Close, St Helens, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2020-08-10 | £139,625 |
| 39 Morrissey Close, St Helens, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2019-03-06 | £139,220 |
| 21 Morrissey Close, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2018-11-21 | £193,193 |
WA10 4JW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 64 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainhill Community Nursery Deepdale Drive , Rainhill L35 4NW | 4out of 4 | 4,873 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street , WA10 4HX | 3out of 4 | 260 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary School Rivington Road , WA10 4NQ | 3out of 4 | 324 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Grafton Street , WA10 4PT | - not rated | 379 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowsley Road Primary School Knowsley Road , WA10 4PN | - not rated | 851 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivington Primary School Tennis Street North , Dentons Green WA10 6LF | 3out of 4 | 975 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivington High School Rivington Road , WA10 4ND | - not rated | 324 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Mill Brow , Eccleston WA10 4QH | - not rated | 718 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Mill Brow , Eccleston WA10 4QH | 2out of 4 | 719 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cowley International College Hard Lane , WA10 6PN | 3out of 4 | 1,383 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Park Community High School Broadway , WA10 3RY | - not rated | 2,248 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,380 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College Prescot Road , WA10 3AG | - not rated | 1,780 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamblett School Rainford Road , WA10 6BX | - not rated | 1,033 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst School Hard Lane , WA10 6PN | - not rated | 1,453 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Launchpad Centre College Street , WA10 1UH | 3out of 4 | 1,663 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| This Is My Education - TIME Logic House , Central Street WA10 1UD | - not rated | 1,742 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robins Lane County Infant School Robins Lane , WA9 3NF | - not rated | 3,639 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalkeys | Chalkeys, Greenalls Sports And Social Club, 42 Alder Hey Road | 535 yd | |
| The Hub at St Andrews Church | St Andrews C Of E Church, Dentons Green Lane | 592 yd | |
| Toast | Toast, 149 Dentons Green Lane | 600 yd | |
| PDG Eatery | Pdg Eatery, 88 Cambridge Road | 608 yd | |
| Pimbletts | 228 Boundary Road | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruskinvest Ltd | Ruskin Leisure, Ruskin Drive | 207 yd | |
| Eccleston Bowling Club | Eccleston Bowling Club, Knowsley Road | 388 yd | |
| Black Bull | Black Bull Hotel, Knowsley Road | 390 yd | |
| Greenall Whitley Social Club | Greenalls Sports And Social Club, 42 Alder Hey Road | 535 yd | |
| The Glassblower | 147 Boundary Road | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crispy Cod | The Crispy Cod, 175 Knowsley Road | 434 yd | |
| Chans | Chans Takeaway, 155 Knowsley Road | 434 yd | |
| British Raj Express | British Raj Express, 58 Cambridge Road | 481 yd | |
| Bella Pizza | Bella Pizza, 86 Cambridge Road | 608 yd | |
| Newtown Fish Bar | 167 Cambridge Road | 608 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop | One Stop Stores Limited, 64-68 Greenfield Road | 652 yd | |
| Farm Foods | Farmfoods Limited, Boundary Road | 796 yd | |
| Morrisons Supermarket | Morrisons Supermarket, Boundary Road | 796 yd | |
| West Park Go Local | West Park Londis, 64-68 Dunriding Lane | 832 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, 1 Millfields Court | 834 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queen'S Park Primary School RIVINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 321 yd |
| Ruskin Health And Fitness Club RUSKIN LEISURE RUSKIN LEISURE RUSKIN DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 337 yd |
| Ruskin Drive Sports Ground RUSKIN DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 422 yd |
| St. Helens Rugby League Football Club (Closed) Dunriding Lane | grass pitches | 544 yd |
| Queen'S Park Recreation Ground LINGHOLME ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 625 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 | 715 yd |
| De La Salle High School MILL BROW | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 719 yd |
| Xercise4Less (St Helens) BOUNDARY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 777 yd |
| St Helen'S Cricket Club (Closed) WINDLESHAW ROAD | grass pitches | 777 yd |
| Windleshaw Sports WINDLESHAW ROAD | grass pitches | 777 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 | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| 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 | 38.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.