Fairway, Windle, St. Helens, WA10 6BH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA10 6BH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.6%	50.8%	-0.8%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	48.4%	49.2%	0.8%	49.0%	0.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of WA10 6BH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	29.4%	31.8%	2.4%	37.9%	-6.1%
Married: Opposite sex	52.7%	52.2%	-0.5%	44.2%	8.0%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	1.1%	0.4%	-0.7%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	7.9%	8%	0.1%	9.1%	-1.1%
Widowed	8.2%	6.9%	-1.3%	6.1%	0.8%

Health

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 (88.2%) 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	53.4%	56.8%	3.4%	48.4%	8.4%
Good health	30.6%	31.4%	0.8%	33.6%	-2.2%
Fair health	9.5%	7.9%	-1.6%	12.7%	-4.8%
Bad health	5.3%	3.3%	-2.0%	4.0%	-0.7%
Very bad health	1.2%	0.6%	-0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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	15.4%	10.6%	-4.8%	18.2%	-7.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.7%	6.9%	-7.8%	9.6%	-2.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.3%	14.2%	-4.1%	13.4%	0.8%
Apprenticeship	3.9%	6.9%	3.0%	5.3%	1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.2%	19.3%	7.1%	16.9%	2.4%
Degree or Similar	32.3%	39.1%	6.8%	33.8%	5.3%
Other	3.2%	2.9%	-0.3%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
White	100%	99.1%	-0.9%	81.4%	17.7%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.8% 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	98.2%	98.8%	0.6%	83.2%	15.6%
European Union	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	6.1%	-4.9%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.3%	98.8%	1.5%	83.2%	15.6%
10+ Years	0.9%	1.2%	0.3%	9.8%	-8.6%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.7%	76.7%	13.0%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
No passport held	9.7%	13.5%	-3.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	26.6%	37.2%	-10.6%
Christian	69.2%	46.2%	23.0%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	3.3%	6.0%	-2.7%

Safety

Is Fairway Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairway was 31.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.6% lower than the Rainford average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Fairway has the 21st lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Rainford and the 161st lowest crime rate of 606 local areas in St. Helens .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£42,300

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in WA10 6BH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Fairway are based on 6 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for St Helens.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Fairway, Windle, St. Helens, WA10 6BH

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA10 6BH

Average Price
£269,059

Semi-Detached
£269,059

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Fairway

Average Price
£277,525

Semi-Detached
£277,525

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on FairwayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
16 Fairway, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£274,000	2025-02-14	£282,223
3 Fairway, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2023-12-08	£200,857
19 Fairway, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£243,000	2021-06-30	£305,979
5 Fairway, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2021-05-04	£244,155
12 Fairway, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£238,500	2021-01-28	£323,266

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA10 6BH

Employment

WA10 6BH 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	122
Retired	55
Part-Time Employee	48
Self-Employed	25
Looking after home or family	8
Student (economically inactive)	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Other	4
Unemployed	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Human health and social work activities	24
Education	24
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	22
Manufacturing	14
Other	10
Construction	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Information and communication	7
Real estate activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	5
Transport and storage	4

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bleak Hill Primary School Hamilton Road , Windle WA10 6HG	4out of 4	86 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Rainford Road , Windle WA10 6BX	4out of 4	671 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Julie's Catholic Primary School Brooklands Road , Eccleston WA10 5HG	4out of 4	1,191 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary School Rivington Road , WA10 4NQ	3out of 4	1,193 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rivington Primary School Tennis Street North , Dentons Green WA10 6LF	4out of 4	1,250 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
De La Salle School Mill Brow , Eccleston WA10 4QH	2out of 4	865 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cowley International College Hard Lane , WA10 6PN	3out of 4	1,399 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic High School Boardmans Lane , Blackbrook WA11 9BB	1out of 4	4,518 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Prescot School Knowsley Park Lane , Prescot L34 3NB	1out of 4	4,885 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Sutton Academy Elton Head Road , WA9 5AU	2out of 4	5,123 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Helens College Water Street , WA10 1PP	- not rated	2,329 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Carmel College Prescot Road , WA10 3AG	- not rated	2,394 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Launchpad Centre College Street , WA10 1UH	3out of 4	2,423 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mill Green School Lansbury Avenue , Parr WA9 1BU	4out of 4	4,985 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lansbury Bridge School Lansbury Avenue , Parr WA9 1TB	3out of 4	5,091 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
bocboc	168a Kiln Lane	336 yd
Whistles	78-80 Walmesley Road	665 yd
Chalkeys	Chalkeys, Greenalls Sports And Social Club, 42 Alder Hey Road	748 yd
Starbucks	Starbucks Coffee House, East Lancashire Road	799 yd
The Hub at St Andrews Church	St Andrews C Of E Church, Dentons Green Lane	914 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Seven Stars Inn	Seven Stars Inn, 67 Millbrook Lane	482 yd
Gerard Arms	Gerard Arms Hotel, Dentons Green Lane	656 yd
Greenall Whitley Social Club	Greenalls Sports And Social Club, 42 Alder Hey Road	748 yd
Abbey Hotel	The Abbey, 1 Hard Lane	770 yd
Ruskinvest Ltd	Ruskin Leisure, Ruskin Drive	843 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Roosterhunters	99 Walmesley Road	693 yd
Fantastico	99 Walmesley Road	693 yd
The Oriental	The Oriental Chinese Takeaway, 191 Greenfield Road	849 yd
Hassan Express Ltd	Hassan Express, 145 Windleshaw Road	892 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Petrol Filling Station, Rainford Road		823 yd
One Stop	One Stop Stores Limited, 64-68 Greenfield Road		1,037 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bleak Hill Primary School HAMILTON ROAD	grass pitches	183 yd
Hamblett School (Closed) Rainford Road		565 yd
Ecclesfield Playing Field BROADWAY	grass pitches	616 yd
Ruskin Health And Fitness Club RUSKIN LEISURE RUSKIN LEISURE RUSKIN DRIVE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	791 yd
Ruskin Drive Sports Ground RUSKIN DRIVE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	799 yd
De La Salle High School MILL BROW	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	845 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	203.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	11.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.