Askett Close is in Haydock, St. Helens and in St Helens district. WA11 0FH is located in the Haydock electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of St Helens North. This postcode has been in use since 1995-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Askett Close, Haydock, St. Helens, WA11 0FH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA11 0FF, WA11 0FQ, WA11 0FG, WA11 0FJ, WA11 0TD, WA11 0FN, WA11 0SR, WA11 0FA, WA11 0SS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA11 0FH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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 | 51.4% | 54% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 48.6% | 46% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 WA11 0FH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.1% 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 | 26.2% | 27% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.6% | 62.1% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 17.9% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 5.8% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 5.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.9%) 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 | 59.2% | 53.6% | -5.6% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 27.2% | 32.3% | 5.1% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 10.4% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 14.7% | 11.9% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 9.8% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 17.3% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 9.5% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.2% | 22.4% | 3.2% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.4% | 26.4% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.5% | 98% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 99.5% | 97.7% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.5% | 97.7% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 76.7% | 12.3% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.3% | 37.2% | -19.9% |
| Christian | 78.4% | 46.2% | 32.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Askett Close was 14.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.2% lower than the Blackbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Askett Close has the 5th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Blackbrook and the 62nd lowest crime rate of 602 local areas in St. Helens .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Askett Close, St Helens, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £2,310 | 2023-02-06 | £2,393 |
| 11 Askett Close, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2021-07-14 | £226,605 |
| 15 Askett Close, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2021-01-15 | £251,408 |
| 3 Askett Close, St Helens, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2020-05-29 | £327,761 |
| 6 Askett Close, St Helens, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £2,310 | 2020-01-15 | £3,216 |
WA11 0FH 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 | 132 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton-Le-Willows Nursery School Patterson Street , WA12 9PZ | - not rated | 2,832 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School Piele Road , Haydock WA11 0JY | 3out of 4 | 658 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Valley Primary School Heyes Avenue , Haydock WA11 0XQ | 4out of 4 | 687 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Lyme Street , Haydock WA11 0NL | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Lyme Street , Haydock WA11 0NL | - not rated | 705 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE (Aided) Junior School Lyme Street , Haydock WA11 0NL | - not rated | 808 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Academy Haydock Clipsley Lane , Haydock WA11 0JG | - not rated | 567 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haydock High School Clipsley Lane , Haydock WA11 0JG | - not rated | 567 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Byrchall High School Warrington Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9PQ | 3out of 4 | 2,708 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Byrchall High School Warrington Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9PQ | - not rated | 2,708 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic High School Boardmans Lane , Blackbrook WA11 9BB | - not rated | 2,806 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 | 5,423 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orrell School Blackbrook House , Blackbrook Road WA11 9RF | - not rated | 2,434 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Willow Bank School Winwick Road , St Helens WA12 8DE | 3out of 4 | 2,466 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ascent Autism Specialist College 11 the Parks , WA12 0JQ | - not rated | 2,551 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackbrook RC Junior School Chain Lane , WA11 9QY | - not rated | 2,560 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashtons Green School Derbyshire Hill Road , WA9 2LH | - not rated | 2,627 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leo’s Restaurant Bar and Grill | Evins Diner And Cocktail Bar, Branchway | 483 yd | |
| The Oven Door | The Oven Door Cafe, East Lancashire Road | 602 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa Coffee, Tesco Store, Bellerophon Way | 777 yd | |
| Margaret House (Tru Ltd) | Margaret House, 342 Haydock Lane | 778 yd | |
| Kellogg's (staff canteen) | Unit 2, Moore Park Way | 849 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haydock Reading Rooms | Haydock Reading Rooms And Debating Society Social Club, 86-88 Church Road | 566 yd | |
| Lymewood Farm Pub Restaurant | Lymewood Farm, 2 Galway Crescent | 630 yd | |
| Haydock Cricket Club | Haydock Cricket Club, Piele Road | 698 yd | |
| Haydock Conservative Club | Haydock Conservative Club, 3 Bellerophon Way | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haydock ARLFC | 1 Halton Street | 600 yd | |
| Wok’s Crackin | 150 Church Road | 710 yd | |
| Haydock Plaice | 66 Sherlock Avenue | 733 yd | |
| Top Pizza | Top Pizza, 60 Sherlock Avenue | 740 yd | |
| Spicy Balti | 262 Church Road | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Food Ltd | Iceland Frozen Foods Plc, 6 Branchway | 351 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Stores Ltd, 8 Branchway | 351 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Store, 2 Bellerophon Way | 777 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haydock Kgv Playing Fields BRANCHWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 429 yd |
| Haydock Cricket Club Piele Road | grass pitches | 500 yd |
| Haydock Leisure Centre HAYDOCK HIGH SCHOOL HAYDOCK HIGH SCHOOL CLIPSLEY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 524 yd |
| Haydock English Martyrs Catholic Primary School PIELE ROAD | grass pitches | 553 yd |
| Grange Valley Primary School HEYES AVENUE | grass pitches | 683 yd |
| St James Ce Primary School LYME STREET | grass pitches | 808 yd |
| Cooper Lane Playing Field QUAYLE CLOSE | grass pitches | 827 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 58.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.27 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.27 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.