Cavan Drive is in Haydock, St. Helens and in St Helens district. WA11 0GN is located in the Haydock electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of St Helens North. This postcode has been in use since 2004-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cavan Drive, Haydock, St. Helens, WA11 0GN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA11 0GR, WA11 0GB, WA11 0GA, WA11 0JY, WA11 0GD, WA11 0PE, WA11 0PD, WA11 0FE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA11 0GN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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% | 52.4% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 47.4% | 47.6% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 WA11 0GN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.4% 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 | 39.8% | 47.4% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.3% | 29.4% | -7.9% | 44.2% | -14.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 10.9% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 12% | 8.7% | -3.3% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 | 48.9% | 46.8% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 30.4% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 18% | 6.9% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 8.7% | 3.5% | -5.2% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 22.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.7% | 22.1% | -10.6% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 13.6% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 15.3% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 15.8% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 22.6% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -11.2% |
| Other | 6.5% | 5.2% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% 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 | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 97.7% | 93% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 11.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 95.1% | 94.6% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 94.8% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.6% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 0.2% | -2.1% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 21% | 13.5% | 7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 49.9% | 46.2% | 3.7% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 10.6% | 6.0% | 4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cavan Drive was 72.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.1% lower than the Haydock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cavan Drive has the 9th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Haydock and the 268th highest crime rate of 605 local areas in St. Helens .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Cavan Drive, St Helens, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2025-10-30 | £97,939 |
| 26 Cavan Drive, St Helens, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £252,500 | 2025-07-03 | £273,032 |
| 59 Cavan Drive, St Helens, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-02-28 | £250,889 |
| 40 Cavan Drive, St Helens, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-02-03 | £375,293 |
| 17 Cavan Drive, St Helens, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2024-12-10 | £88,424 |
WA11 0GN 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 | 153 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton-Le-Willows Nursery School Patterson Street , WA12 9PZ | - not rated | 2,767 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 | 410 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James's CofE Infant School Church Road , Haydock WA11 0NJ | - not rated | 610 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Lyme Street , Haydock WA11 0NL | 3out of 4 | 618 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Lyme Street , Haydock WA11 0NL | - not rated | 618 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE (Aided) Junior School Lyme Street , Haydock WA11 0NL | - not rated | 640 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 | 1,081 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haydock High School Clipsley Lane , Haydock WA11 0JG | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Byrchall High School Warrington Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9PQ | 3out of 4 | 2,193 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Byrchall High School Warrington Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9PQ | - not rated | 2,193 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield Rookery Avenue , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9PF | 3out of 4 | 2,323 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascent Autism Specialist College 11 the Parks , WA12 0JQ | - not rated | 2,043 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Bank School Winwick Road , St Helens WA12 8DE | 3out of 4 | 2,686 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orrell School Blackbrook House , Blackbrook Road WA11 9RF | - not rated | 2,920 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Blackbrook RC Junior School Chain Lane , WA11 9QY | - not rated | 3,021 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gerard Pupil Referral Unit YMCA Building , Hilton Street WN4 8PD | - not rated | 3,108 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oven Door | The Oven Door Cafe, East Lancashire Road | 335 yd | |
| ATG Access | Cobaco House, North Florida Road | 352 yd | |
| Margaret House (Tru Ltd) | Margaret House, 342 Haydock Lane | 501 yd | |
| Costco Uk Ltd | Costco Wholesale, Andover Road | 557 yd | |
| St James Parish Centre | St James Parish Centre, Church Road | 608 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lymewood Farm Pub Restaurant | Lymewood Farm, 2 Galway Crescent | 121 yd | |
| Haydock Cricket Club | Haydock Cricket Club, Piele Road | 425 yd | |
| Haydock Reading Rooms | Haydock Reading Rooms And Debating Society Social Club, 86-88 Church Road | 599 yd | |
| Haydock Conservative Club | Haydock Conservative Club, 3 Bellerophon Way | 809 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haydock Plaice | 66 Sherlock Avenue | 396 yd | |
| Top Pizza | Top Pizza, 60 Sherlock Avenue | 405 yd | |
| Wok’s Crackin | 150 Church Road | 520 yd | |
| Haydock ARLFC | 1 Halton Street | 544 yd | |
| Spicy Balti | 262 Church Road | 706 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Food Ltd | Iceland Frozen Foods Plc, 6 Branchway | 594 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Stores Ltd, 8 Branchway | 594 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Store, 2 Bellerophon Way | 809 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haydock Cricket Club Piele Road | grass pitches | 190 yd |
| Haydock English Martyrs Catholic Primary School PIELE ROAD | grass pitches | 356 yd |
| Haydock Kgv Playing Fields BRANCHWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 513 yd |
| St James Ce Primary School LYME STREET | grass pitches | 639 yd |
| Haydock Leisure Centre HAYDOCK HIGH SCHOOL HAYDOCK HIGH SCHOOL CLIPSLEY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,039 yd |
| Grange Valley Primary School HEYES AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,052 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 | 77.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.