Ireland Road, Haydock, St. Helens, WA11 0SH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA11 0SH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.3%	50.3%	-2.0%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	47.7%	49.7%	2.0%	49.0%	0.7%

Partnership Status

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	20.3%	29%	8.7%	37.9%	-8.9%
Married: Opposite sex	30.9%	23.7%	-7.2%	44.2%	-20.5%
Separated	0.8%	3.8%	3.0%	2.2%	1.6%
Divorced	20.3%	24.4%	4.1%	9.1%	15.3%
Widowed	27.6%	19.1%	-8.5%	6.1%	13.0%

Health

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (57.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	22.7%	34.9%	12.2%	48.4%	-13.5%
Good health	16.7%	22.6%	5.9%	33.6%	-11.0%
Fair health	31.8%	23.3%	-8.5%	12.7%	10.6%
Bad health	23.5%	15.8%	-7.7%	4.0%	11.8%
Very bad health	5.3%	3.4%	-1.9%	1.2%	2.2%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around WA11 0SH this area, 43.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 19.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	57.7%	43.2%	-14.5%	18.2%	25.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.3%	9.1%	1.8%	9.6%	-0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.2%	6.8%	-5.4%	13.4%	-6.6%
Apprenticeship	2.4%	13.6%	11.2%	5.3%	8.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	5.7%	7.6%	1.9%	16.9%	-9.3%
Degree or Similar	8.1%	19.7%	11.6%	33.8%	-14.1%
Other	6.5%	0%	-6.5%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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)
Other Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%
White	100%	99.3%	-0.7%	81.4%	17.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.6% 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	99.2%	98.6%	-0.6%	83.2%	15.4%
European Union	0%	0.7%	0.7%	6.1%	-5.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.2%	98.6%	-0.6%	83.2%	15.4%
10+ Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	9.8%	-9.1%
2-5 Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.2%	76.7%	0.5%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
No passport held	22.1%	13.5%	8.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	24%	37.2%	-13.2%
Christian	69.9%	46.2%	23.7%
Muslim	1.4%	6.5%	-5.1%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	4.1%	6.0%	-1.9%

Safety

Is Ireland Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ireland Road was 92.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.6% higher than the Blackbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Ireland Road has the 26th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Blackbrook and the 206th highest crime rate of 606 local areas in St. Helens .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£36,700

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in WA11 0SH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Ireland Road are based on 9 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for St Helens.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Ireland Road, Haydock, St. Helens, WA11 0SH

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA11 0SH

Average Price
£191,539

Semi-Detached
£185,660

Terraced
£188,114

Detached
£258,154

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ireland Road

Average Price
£155,675

Semi-Detached
£137,322

Terraced
£192,382

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ireland Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
14 Ireland Road, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£205,000	2024-10-21	£210,541
41 Ireland Road, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£143,000	2023-11-10	£153,844
16 Ireland Road, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2021-04-30	£206,602
12 Ireland Road, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2021-04-16	£206,602
18 Ireland Road, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2021-02-05	£238,803

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA11 0SH

Employment

WA11 0SH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 0SH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	56
Full-Time Employee	40
Long-Term Sick or disabled	22
Part-Time Employee	8
Self-Employed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Looking after home or family	1
Other	0
Student (economically inactive)	0
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	12
Human health and social work activities	6
Manufacturing	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Information and communication	2
Education	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Construction	1
Transport and storage	1
Other	1
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Grange Valley Primary School Heyes Avenue , Haydock WA11 0XQ	4out of 4	558 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Legh Vale Primary School Legh Road , Haydock WA11 0ER	3out of 4	654 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St James' Church of England Primary School Lyme Street , Haydock WA11 0NL	3out of 4	1,034 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School Piele Road , Haydock WA11 0JY	3out of 4	1,080 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lyme Community Primary School Lyme Street , WA12 9HD	2out of 4	1,934 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Outwood Academy Haydock Clipsley Lane , Haydock WA11 0JG	- not rated	147 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Haydock High School Clipsley Lane , Haydock WA11 0JG	2out of 4	147 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic High School Boardmans Lane , Blackbrook WA11 9BB	1out of 4	2,346 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthbert's Catholic High School Berrys Lane , Sutton WA9 3HE	3out of 4	3,200 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Byrchall High School Warrington Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9PQ	2out of 4	3,204 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Helens College Water Street , WA10 1PP	- not rated	4,971 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pace Derbyshire Hill Road , WA9 2LH	3out of 4	2,129 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Penkford School Wharf Road , WA12 9XZ	3out of 4	2,303 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lansbury Bridge School Lansbury Avenue , Parr WA9 1TB	3out of 4	2,663 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mill Green School Lansbury Avenue , Parr WA9 1BU	4out of 4	2,687 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Nugent House School Carr Mill Road , Billinge WN5 7TT	- not rated	4,038 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Leo’s Restaurant Bar and Grill	Evins Diner And Cocktail Bar, Branchway	599 yd
Costa Coffee	Costa Coffee, Tesco Store, Bellerophon Way	900 yd
The Oven Door	The Oven Door Cafe, East Lancashire Road	1,051 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Haydock Reading Rooms	Haydock Reading Rooms And Debating Society Social Club, 86-88 Church Road	771 yd
Haydock Conservative Club	Haydock Conservative Club, 3 Bellerophon Way	900 yd
Haydock Cricket Club	Haydock Cricket Club, Piele Road	1,040 yd
Lymewood Farm Pub Restaurant	Lymewood Farm, 2 Galway Crescent	1,085 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Haydock ARLFC	1 Halton Street		851 yd
Wok’s Crackin	150 Church Road		1,006 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Iceland Frozen Food Ltd	Iceland Frozen Foods Plc, 6 Branchway	527 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd	Aldi Stores Ltd, 8 Branchway	527 yd
Tesco	Tesco Store, 2 Bellerophon Way	900 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Haydock Leisure Centre HAYDOCK HIGH SCHOOL HAYDOCK HIGH SCHOOL CLIPSLEY LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	197 yd
Cooper Lane Playing Field QUAYLE CLOSE	grass pitches	381 yd
Grange Valley Primary School HEYES AVENUE	grass pitches	459 yd
Haydock Kgv Playing Fields BRANCHWAY	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	677 yd
Haydock English Martyrs Catholic Primary School PIELE ROAD	grass pitches	901 yd
Haydock Cricket Club Piele Road	grass pitches	910 yd
St James Ce Primary School LYME STREET	grass pitches	1,067 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	86.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	86.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	86.5%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	216.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	22.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.