Honister Avenue is in St Helens and in St Helens district. WA11 7HB is located in the Moss Bank 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 Honister Avenue, St Helens, WA11 7HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA11 7HL, WA11 7HD, WA11 7HH, WA11 7PG, WA11 7HE, WA11 7EU, WA11 7HA, WA11 7HJ, WA11 7EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA11 7HB 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 | 51.2% | 51.1% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.9% | 0.1% | 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 | 35.9% | 39.5% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.1% | 42.1% | 4.0% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 9.9% | -4.4% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 6.4% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 39.1% | 47% | 7.9% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 34% | 34.6% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 11.4% | -5.4% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 6% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 7HB this area, 31.6% 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 19.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.1% | 31.6% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 13.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 5.6% | -8.7% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 16.2% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 6% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 19.7% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.3% | 19.2% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -14.6% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.7% | 97.2% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 98% | 96.2% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 96.2% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 76.7% | -6.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 26.3% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 60% | 46.2% | 13.8% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Honister Avenue was 189.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 162.7% higher than the Moss Bank average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Honister Avenue has the 3rd highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Moss Bank and the 62nd highest crime rate of 605 local areas in St. Helens .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 142.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Honister Avenue, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2018-10-12 | £238,248 |
| 29 Honister Avenue, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2015-06-19 | £145,752 |
WA11 7HB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carr Mill Junior School Kentmere Avenue , Carr Mill WA11 7PQ | - not rated | 271 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Mill Primary School Kentmere Avenue , Carr Mill WA11 7PQ | 3out of 4 | 396 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Mill Infant and Nursery School Ullswater Avenue , WA11 7PT | - not rated | 515 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Derwent Road , Haresfinch WA11 9AT | - not rated | 686 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashurst Primary School New Glade Hill , Off Chain Lane WA11 9QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,564 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowley International College Hard Lane , WA10 6PN | 3out of 4 | 2,313 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic High School Boardmans Lane , Blackbrook WA11 9BB | - not rated | 2,333 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy Boardmans Lane , Blackbrook WA11 9BB | - not rated | 2,333 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivington High School Rivington Road , WA10 4ND | - not rated | 3,282 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Haydock Clipsley Lane , Haydock WA11 0JG | - not rated | 3,464 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,094 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College Prescot Road , WA10 3AG | - not rated | 5,301 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackbrook RC Junior School Chain Lane , WA11 9QY | - not rated | 1,849 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orrell School Blackbrook House , Blackbrook Road WA11 9RF | - not rated | 2,184 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Progress Arc Billinge School Carr Mill Road , Billinge WN5 7TT | - not rated | 2,193 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst School Hard Lane , WA10 6PN | - not rated | 2,309 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| This Is My Education - TIME Logic House , Central Street WA10 1UD | - not rated | 2,363 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sing Faye | Sing Faye Restaurant, East Lancashire Road | 351 yd | |
| Pirates and Princesses Toy Box | 23 Dalehead Place | 491 yd | |
| Toast 2 Roast | 27 Bassenthwaite Avenue | 946 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Carvery | Lakeside Toby Carvery, Garswood Old Road | 450 yd | |
| Carr Mill Hotel | The Carr Mill Hotel, 18 East Lancashire Road | 451 yd | |
| The Woodlands | Woodlands Hotel, 81 Woodlands Road | 826 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsy’s Pizza | 36 Wythburn Crescent | 42 yd | |
| Paul's Fishbar | 44a Bowness Avenue | 203 yd | |
| Moss Bank Express | 17 Dalehead Place | 470 yd | |
| Sparta Pizza | 19 Dalehead Place | 476 yd | |
| Treasure of China | 17 Bassenthwaite Avenue | 923 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elliotts Field WINDERMERE AVENUE | grass pitches | 384 yd |
| Prestons Ladies Health Club (Closed) 31-45 31-45 Dalehead Place | health and fitness suite | 488 yd |
| St Peter And St Paul Catholic Primary School DERWENT ROAD | grass pitches | 687 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 188 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.