Walton Road is in Dentons Green, St. Helens and in St Helens district. WA10 6JJ is located in the Windle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of St Helens North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Walton Road, Dentons Green, St. Helens, WA10 6JJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA10 6JP, WA10 6JL, WA10 6JN, WA10 6JR, WA10 6BS, WA10 6BX, WA10 6TJ, WA10 6LD, WA10 6TH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA10 6JJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 47.8% | 48.7% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 52.2% | 51.3% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 | 33.1% | 29.4% | -3.7% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.3% | 50.9% | -3.4% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 10.4% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 7.8% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 51.9% | 46.6% | -5.3% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 37% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 10.3% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 13.8% | 13.1% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 10.1% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 13.4% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 17.5% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.2% | 41% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 7.2% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 97.5% | 98.7% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 97.8% | 97.4% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 97.4% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 76.7% | 13.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.4% | 37.2% | -13.8% |
| Christian | 71.8% | 46.2% | 25.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walton Road was 65.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.1% higher than the Rainford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Walton Road has the 19th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Rainford and the 296th highest crime rate of 605 local areas in St. Helens .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.8%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Walton Road, St Helens, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2023-05-26 | £534,523 |
| 10 Walton Road, St Helens, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2022-09-12 | £652,254 |
| 10 Walton Road, St Helens, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2022-09-12 | £652,254 |
| 7 Walton Road, St Helens, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £599,950 | 2022-06-17 | £678,419 |
| 12 Walton Road, St Helens, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £1,250 | 2022-05-12 | £1,349 |
WA10 6JJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
WA10 6JJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WA10 6JJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Rainford Road , Windle WA10 6BX | 3out of 4 | 295 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivington Primary School Tennis Street North , Dentons Green WA10 6LF | 3out of 4 | 518 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windlehurst Community Primary School Princess Avenue , WA10 6ND | - not rated | 567 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bleak Hill Primary School Hamilton Road , Windle WA10 6HG | 4out of 4 | 916 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary School Rivington Road , WA10 4NQ | 3out of 4 | 950 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowley International College Hard Lane , WA10 6PN | 3out of 4 | 551 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivington High School Rivington Road , WA10 4ND | - not rated | 950 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Mill Brow , Eccleston WA10 4QH | - not rated | 1,400 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Mill Brow , Eccleston WA10 4QH | 2out of 4 | 1,401 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Park Community High School Broadway , WA10 3RY | - not rated | 3,314 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 | 1,863 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College Prescot Road , WA10 3AG | - not rated | 2,809 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 | 168 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst School Hard Lane , WA10 6PN | - not rated | 536 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Launchpad Centre College Street , WA10 1UH | 3out of 4 | 1,770 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| This Is My Education - TIME Logic House , Central Street WA10 1UD | - not rated | 1,779 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackbrook RC Junior School Chain Lane , WA11 9QY | - not rated | 3,739 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentons Deli | 125b Greenfield Road | 503 yd | |
| The Hub at St Andrews Church | St Andrews C Of E Church, Dentons Green Lane | 574 yd | |
| Toast | Toast, 149 Dentons Green Lane | 795 yd | |
| Starbucks | Starbucks Coffee House, East Lancashire Road | 828 yd | |
| Gamble Hall | Gamble Memorial Hall, City Gardens | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Hotel | The Abbey, 1 Hard Lane | 139 yd | |
| Gerard Arms | Gerard Arms Hotel, Dentons Green Lane | 285 yd | |
| Unison Sports & Social Club | Unison Sports And Social Club, Bishop Road | 802 yd | |
| Ruskinvest Ltd | Ruskin Leisure, Ruskin Drive | 865 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan Express Ltd | Hassan Express, 145 Windleshaw Road | 338 yd | |
| The Oriental | The Oriental Chinese Takeaway, 191 Greenfield Road | 363 yd | |
| The Chippy | 105 Hard Lane | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop | One Stop Stores Limited, 64-68 Greenfield Road | 632 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Petrol Filling Station, Rainford Road | 833 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hamblett School (Closed) Rainford Road | 237 yd | |
| Cowley Language College Playing Fields Abbey Road | grass pitches | 400 yd |
| Cowley International College HARD LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 549 yd |
| St Helen'S Cricket Club (Closed) WINDLESHAW ROAD | grass pitches | 601 yd |
| Windleshaw Sports WINDLESHAW ROAD | grass pitches | 601 yd |
| Bishop Road Playing Fields GAMBLE AVENUE | grass pitches | 606 yd |
| Ruskin Drive Sports Ground RUSKIN DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 661 yd |
| Ruskin Health And Fitness Club RUSKIN LEISURE RUSKIN LEISURE RUSKIN DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 737 yd |
| Bleak Hill Primary School HAMILTON ROAD | grass pitches | 907 yd |
| Wynne Road WYNNE ROAD | grass pitches | 940 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 | 181.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.