Vista Road is in Haydock, St. Helens and in St Helens district. WA11 0RJ is located in the Haydock 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 Vista Road, Haydock, St. Helens, WA11 0RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA11 0RL, WA11 0RP, WA11 0RF, WA11 0RH, WA11 0RQ, WA11 0RR, WA11 0RZ, WA11 0SA, WA11 0RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA11 0RJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 51.1% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50.4% | 48.9% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 40.1% | 39.7% | -0.4% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 33.2% | -6.4% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 5.1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 15.9% | 4.1% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% | 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 | 38.8% | 39.8% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -8.6% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 32.6% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 18.6% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 5.3% | -3.2% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
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 18.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.6% | 26.2% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 8.9% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 22.9% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 9.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 7.9% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 13.1% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.7% | 18.7% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -15.1% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.1% | 95.5% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 91.4% 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 | 98.8% | 91.4% | -7.4% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 92.1% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.2% | 76.7% | -12.5% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Turkey | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 29.1% | 13.5% | 15.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.8% | 37.2% | -9.4% |
| Christian | 63.9% | 46.2% | 17.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vista Road was 56.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.8% lower than the Haydock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vista Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Haydock and the 279th lowest crime rate of 606 local areas in St. Helens .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Vista Road, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-04-12 | £193,689 |
| 54 Vista Road, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2013-07-26 | £180,714 |
| 68 Vista Road, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2010-12-21 | £253,503 |
| 66 Vista Road, St. Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2004-09-15 | £164,267 |
| 54 Vista Road, St. Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £41,950 | 2001-01-19 | £158,843 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 995 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Lyme Street , Haydock WA11 0NL | 3out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyme Community Primary School Lyme Street , WA12 9HD | 2out of 4 | 1,563 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Valley Primary School Heyes Avenue , Haydock WA11 0XQ | 4out of 4 | 1,724 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Infant School Victoria Road , Newton-le-Willows WA12 9RX | 2out of 4 | 1,922 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Byrchall High School Warrington Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9PQ | 2out of 4 | 1,591 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield Rookery Avenue , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9PF | 3out of 4 | 1,743 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Academy Ashton Road , WA12 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,906 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Haydock Clipsley Lane , Haydock WA11 0JG | - not rated | 2,170 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haydock High School Clipsley Lane , Haydock WA11 0JG | 2out of 4 | 2,170 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penkford School Wharf Road , WA12 9XZ | 3out of 4 | 2,511 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wargrave House School 449 Wargrave Road , WA12 8RS | 4out of 4 | 3,401 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside Early Adult Provision - LEAP College (Wargrave House Ltd) Wargrave House Ltd, 449 Wargrave Road , WA12 8RS | - not rated | 3,401 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parks School Market Street , Hindley WN2 3AN | - not rated | 3,441 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pace Derbyshire Hill Road , WA9 2LH | 3out of 4 | 3,944 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIMIA Foods Canteen | Staff Canteen, Aimia Foods, Penny Lane | 355 yd | |
| Bros2Go | 284 Church Road | 687 yd | |
| Epicurean | 268 Church Road | 694 yd | |
| The Wood Pit Cafe & Bistro | 268 Church Road | 694 yd | |
| Starbucks | Haydock Starbucks, East Lancashire Road | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haydock Cricket Club | Haydock Cricket Club, Piele Road | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temptation House | Temptation House, 132 Penny Lane | 324 yd | |
| Crispy Cod | The Crispy Cod, 17 Kenyons Lane South | 515 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 325a Church Road | 559 yd | |
| Spicy Balti | 262 Church Road | 694 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 286 Church Road | 694 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vista Road Playing Fields | grass pitches | 83 yd |
| The Mecure Haydock Fitness Club PENNY LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 820 yd |
| St James Ce Primary School LYME STREET | grass pitches | 984 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 72.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 165.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.