Tarn Grove is in St. Helens and in St Helens district. WA11 7PS 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 Tarn Grove, St. Helens, WA11 7PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA11 7PP, WA11 7PR, WA11 7PT, WA11 7AF, WA11 7EP, WA11 7EN, WA11 9NF, WA11 7PN, WA11 9NG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA11 7PS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51.5% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.5% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 7PS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.7% 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 | 43.5% | 54.7% | 11.2% | 37.9% | 16.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 28.9% | -10.7% | 44.2% | -15.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 8.6% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 45.2% | 43.2% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 26.2% | 31.7% | 5.5% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 15.8% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 9% | 7.4% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 4.4% | 1.9% | -2.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 36.2% | 22.9% | -13.3% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.5% | 10.5% | -11.0% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 18.2% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 15.9% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.7% | 23.6% | 15.9% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.5% | 95.4% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 93.4% 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 | 97.8% | 93.4% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 93.2% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.1% | 76.7% | -13.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 32% | 13.5% | 18.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tarn Grove was 70.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.3% higher than the Moss Bank average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tarn Grove has the 15th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Moss Bank and the 270th highest crime rate of 606 local areas in St. Helens .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Tarn Grove, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-08-26 | £150,282 |
| 5 Tarn Grove, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-01-31 | £158,074 |
| 15 Tarn Grove, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2011-10-07 | £81,153 |
| 39 Tarn Grove, St. Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2007-08-07 | £138,382 |
| 39 Tarn Grove, St. Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2007-08-06 | £99,942 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Derwent Road , Haresfinch WA11 9AT | 4out of 4 | 639 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Mill Primary School Kentmere Avenue , WA11 7PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashurst Primary School New Glade Hill , Off Chain Lane WA11 9QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,899 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivington Primary School Tennis Street North , Dentons Green WA10 6LF | 4out of 4 | 1,973 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens Charles Street , WA10 1LW | 4out of 4 | 2,019 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,628 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic High School Boardmans Lane , Blackbrook WA11 9BB | 1out of 4 | 2,528 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Mill Brow , Eccleston WA10 4QH | 2out of 4 | 3,492 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Haydock Clipsley Lane , Haydock WA11 0JG | - not rated | 4,010 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haydock High School Clipsley Lane , Haydock WA11 0JG | 2out of 4 | 4,010 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,621 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College Prescot Road , WA10 3AG | - not rated | 4,686 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launchpad Centre College Street , WA10 1UH | 3out of 4 | 2,043 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nugent House School Carr Mill Road , Billinge WN5 7TT | - not rated | 2,751 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Green School Lansbury Avenue , Parr WA9 1BU | 4out of 4 | 3,503 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansbury Bridge School Lansbury Avenue , Parr WA9 1TB | 3out of 4 | 3,606 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pace Derbyshire Hill Road , WA9 2LH | 3out of 4 | 3,766 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toast 2 Roast | 27 Bassenthwaite Avenue | 374 yd | |
| Sing Faye | Sing Faye Restaurant, East Lancashire Road | 516 yd | |
| The Moss Bank | Moss Bank Hotel, Moss Bank Road | 699 yd | |
| Pirates and Princesses Toy Box | 23 Dalehead Place | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carr Mill Hotel | The Carr Mill Hotel, 18 East Lancashire Road | 475 yd | |
| The Woodlands | Woodlands Hotel, 81 Woodlands Road | 689 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Lakeside Toby Carvery, Garswood Old Road | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treasure of China | 17 Bassenthwaite Avenue | 340 yd | |
| Paul's Fishbar | 44a Bowness Avenue | 436 yd | |
| Ramsy’s Pizza | 36 Wythburn Crescent | 591 yd | |
| Moss Bank Express | 17 Dalehead Place | 732 yd | |
| Sparta Pizza | 19 Dalehead Place | 736 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elliotts Field WINDERMERE AVENUE | grass pitches | 508 yd |
| St Peter And St Paul Catholic Primary School DERWENT ROAD | grass pitches | 529 yd |
| Prestons Ladies Health Club (Closed) 31-45 31-45 Dalehead Place | health and fitness suite | 730 yd |
| Pilkington Recs Arlfc(Closed) City Road | grass pitches | 980 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 | 86.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 174 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.