Burrows Lane is in Eccleston, St. Helens and in St Helens district. WA10 5AE is located in the Eccleston 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 Burrows Lane, Eccleston, St. Helens, WA10 5AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA10 5AQ, WA10 5AD, WA10 5AL, WA10 5AN, WA10 5AB, WA10 5BP, WA10 5AR, WA10 5GB, WA10 5GA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA10 5AE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% 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 | 52.6% | 53.8% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 47.4% | 46.2% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 5AE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.5% 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 | 25.7% | 47.5% | 21.8% | 37.9% | 9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.4% | 32.8% | -18.6% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 12.2% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 6.1% | -3.2% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 41.4% | 43.8% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 39% | 7.1% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 20.7% | 11.5% | -9.2% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 4.8% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 31.3% | 16.8% | -14.5% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 9.9% | 1.5% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 12.2% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 7.5% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 22.3% | 13.9% | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 30.1% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -3.7% |
| Other | 5.6% | 1.2% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 100% | 98.1% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 98.4% | 95.9% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 96.6% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.3% | 37.2% | -6.9% |
| Christian | 60.3% | 46.2% | 14.1% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burrows Lane was 82.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 110.9% higher than the Eccleston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Burrows Lane has the 16th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Eccleston and the 227th highest crime rate of 602 local areas in St. Helens .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 560 Burrows Lane, St. Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2001-03-22 | £265,476 |
WA10 5AE 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 | 137 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainhill Community Nursery Deepdale Drive , Rainhill L35 4NW | 4out of 4 | 4,729 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eccleston Mere Primary School Saleswood Avenue , Eccleston WA10 5NX | 3out of 4 | 174 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Julie's Catholic Primary School Brooklands Road , Eccleston WA10 5HG | - not rated | 589 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bleak Hill Primary School Hamilton Road , Windle WA10 6HG | 4out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Grafton Street , WA10 4PT | - not rated | 1,553 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street , WA10 4HX | 3out of 4 | 1,587 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 786 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Mill Brow , Eccleston WA10 4QH | - not rated | 787 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivington High School Rivington Road , WA10 4ND | - not rated | 1,789 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Park Community High School Broadway , WA10 3RY | - not rated | 1,902 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadway Community High School Broadway , WA10 3RY | - not rated | 1,902 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 | 1,264 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helens College Water Street , WA10 1PP | - not rated | 2,730 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 | 2,010 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst School Hard Lane , WA10 6PN | - not rated | 2,667 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Launchpad Centre College Street , WA10 1UH | 3out of 4 | 3,112 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| This Is My Education - TIME Logic House , Central Street WA10 1UD | - not rated | 3,199 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robins Lane County Infant School Robins Lane , WA9 3NF | - not rated | 4,653 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Subway, 5 Millfields Court | 664 yd | |
| Chalkeys | Chalkeys, Greenalls Sports And Social Club, 42 Alder Hey Road | 990 yd | |
| Whistles | 78-80 Walmesley Road | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin Inn | Griffin Inn, Church Lane | 93 yd | |
| Greenall Whitley Social Club | Greenalls Sports And Social Club, 42 Alder Hey Road | 990 yd | |
| Seven Stars Inn | Seven Stars Inn, 67 Millbrook Lane | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, 1 Millfields Court | 687 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saleswood Avenue SALESWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 116 yd |
| Eccleston Mere Primary School ECCLESTON MERE PRIMARY SCHOOL ECCLESTON MERE PRIMARY SCHOOL SALESWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 171 yd |
| United Glass Sports And Social Club (Closed) Bobbies Lane | grass pitches | 322 yd |
| St Helens College (Bobbies Lane Sports Campus) BOBBIES LANE | grass pitches | 325 yd |
| De La Salle High School MILL BROW | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 788 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.