Vista Road is in Haydock, St. Helens and in St Helens district. WA11 0RL 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 0RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA11 0RJ, WA11 0RP, WA11 0RR, WA11 0RF, WA11 0RS, WA11 0RH, WA11 0SA, WA11 0RZ, WA11 0RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA11 0RL is primarily male, with 53.3% of the population 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 | 48.6% | 46.7% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 51.4% | 53.3% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
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 0RL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.5% 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 | 29.8% | 29.6% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.2% | 52.5% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 8.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 7.9% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 7.1% | 0.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.3% | 34.1% | -6.2% | 48.4% | -14.3% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 37.7% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 19.6% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 6.9% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 7.6% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 32.1% | 21.2% | -10.9% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 13.7% | 2.2% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 14.5% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 7.9% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 15.4% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 25.7% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 6.9% | 1.7% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.3% | 98.2% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
In this area, 98.2% 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 | 97.9% | 98.2% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 97.8% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.6% | 37.2% | -13.6% |
| Christian | 71.3% | 46.2% | 25.1% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vista Road was 41.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.1% lower than the Haydock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vista Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Haydock and the 211th lowest crime rate of 605 local areas in St. Helens .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107 Vista Road, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2025-10-31 | £200,368 |
| 107 Vista Road, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-11-19 | £129,526 |
| 75 Vista Road, St Helens, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2024-04-12 | £119,435 |
| 93 Vista Road, St Helens, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-07-22 | £118,350 |
| 115 Vista Road, St Helens, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-07-23 | £362,607 |
WA11 0RL 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WA11 0RL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 1,843 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James's CofE Infant School Church Road , Haydock WA11 0NJ | - not rated | 826 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE (Aided) Junior School Lyme Street , Haydock WA11 0NL | - not rated | 937 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School Piele Road , Haydock WA11 0JY | 3out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Lyme Street , Haydock WA11 0NL | 3out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Lyme Street , Haydock WA11 0NL | - not rated | 1,067 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,601 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Byrchall High School Warrington Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9PQ | - not rated | 1,601 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 | 1,753 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Academy Ashton Road , WA12 0AQ | - not rated | 1,845 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton-le-Willows Community High School Ashton Road , WA12 0AQ | - not rated | 1,898 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,348 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Bank School Winwick Road , St Helens WA12 8DE | 3out of 4 | 2,499 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gerard Pupil Referral Unit YMCA Building , Hilton Street WN4 8PD | - not rated | 2,567 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Newton Bank Preparatory School 34 High Street , WA12 9SN | - not rated | 2,650 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill House School Mill Lane , WA12 8BG | - not rated | 3,239 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIMIA Foods Canteen | Staff Canteen, Aimia Foods, Penny Lane | 398 yd | |
| Bros2Go | 284 Church Road | 639 yd | |
| Epicurean | 268 Church Road | 647 yd | |
| The Wood Pit Cafe & Bistro | 268 Church Road | 647 yd | |
| Starbucks | Haydock Starbucks, East Lancashire Road | 775 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haydock Cricket Club | Haydock Cricket Club, Piele Road | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temptation House | Temptation House, 132 Penny Lane | 335 yd | |
| Crispy Cod | The Crispy Cod, 17 Kenyons Lane South | 479 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 325a Church Road | 512 yd | |
| Spicy Balti | 262 Church Road | 647 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 286 Church Road | 647 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vista Road Playing Fields | grass pitches | 122 yd |
| The Mecure Haydock Fitness Club PENNY LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 860 yd |
| St James Ce Primary School LYME STREET | grass pitches | 937 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 160.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.