Old Lane, Rainford, St. Helens, WA11 8JQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA11 8JQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	55.1%	51.6%	-3.5%	51.0%	0.6%
Male	44.9%	48.4%	3.5%	49.0%	-0.6%

Partnership Status

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 8JQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.2% 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	18%	22.7%	4.7%	37.9%	-15.2%
Married: Opposite sex	64.9%	59.2%	-5.7%	44.2%	15.0%
Separated	1.6%	1.7%	0.1%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	6.9%	6.4%	-0.5%	9.1%	-2.7%
Widowed	8.6%	9.9%	1.3%	6.1%	3.8%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	41.7%	44%	2.3%	48.4%	-4.4%
Good health	36.4%	35.3%	-1.1%	33.6%	1.7%
Fair health	18.4%	14.5%	-3.9%	12.7%	1.8%
Bad health	2.8%	4%	1.2%	4.0%	0.0%
Very bad health	0.7%	2.2%	1.5%	1.2%	1.0%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	20.8%	18.1%	-2.7%	18.2%	-0.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.2%	7.2%	-5.0%	9.6%	-2.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.5%	13.1%	-0.4%	13.4%	-0.3%
Apprenticeship	5.3%	5.1%	-0.2%	5.3%	-0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.5%	16.5%	3.0%	16.9%	-0.4%
Degree or Similar	29.8%	37.6%	7.8%	33.8%	3.8%
Other	4.9%	2.5%	-2.4%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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)
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
White	99.6%	99.6%	0.0%	81.4%	18.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.5% 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	97.5%	98.5%	1.0%	83.2%	15.3%
European Union	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	6.1%	-5.7%
Africa	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.5%	98.5%	1.0%	83.2%	15.3%
10+ Years	0%	1.5%	1.5%	9.8%	-8.3%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.9%	76.7%	13.2%
Other EU countries	1.1%	1.5%	-0.4%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	8.7%	13.5%	-4.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	21.5%	37.2%	-15.7%
Christian	72%	46.2%	25.8%
Other religion	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Not answered	5.5%	6.0%	-0.5%

Safety

Is Old Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Lane was 67.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.4% higher than the Rainford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Old Lane has the 17th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Rainford and the 292nd highest crime rate of 605 local areas in St. Helens .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£46,300

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in WA11 8JQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Old Lane are based on 33 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 Old Lane, Rainford, St. Helens, WA11 8JQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA11 8JQ

Average Price
£267,210

Semi-Detached
£256,962

Terraced
£217,462

Detached
£317,455

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Old Lane

Average Price
£299,772

Semi-Detached
£297,274

Terraced
£209,539

Detached
£471,422

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Old LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
79 Old Lane, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2022-09-05	£229,660
69 Old Lane, St Helens, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building	£227,500	2019-09-09	£339,395
46 Old Lane, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2018-06-28	£316,025
79 Old Lane, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£165,000	2018-03-22	£266,630
79 Old Lane, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£105,000	2017-01-20	£177,118

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA11 8JQ

Employment

WA11 8JQ 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 8JQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	95
Full-Time Employee	83
Part-Time Employee	24
Self-Employed	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Looking after home or family	4
Other	2
Student (economically inactive)	0
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	19
Education	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	12
Manufacturing	10
Construction	10
Financial and insurance activities	8
Other	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Transport and storage	6
Information and communication	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School Rufford Road , Rainford WA11 8JX	- not rated	211 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School Rufford Road , Rainford WA11 8JX	3out of 4	211 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Old Lane , Rainford WA11 8JF	3out of 4	295 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rainford CofE Primary School Cross Pit Lane , Rainford WA11 8AJ	3out of 4	686 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rainford CofE Primary School Cross Pit Lane , Rainford WA11 8AJ	- not rated	686 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rainford High School Higher Lane , Rainford WA11 8NY	3out of 4	392 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Rainford High Technology College Higher Lane , Rainford WA11 8NY	- not rated	392 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
West Bank High School Yewdale , Southway WN8 6JA	- not rated	4,896 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Glenburn Sports College Yewdale , Southway WN8 6JB	- not rated	4,958 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Richard's RC High School Tanhouse Road , WN8 6BA	- not rated	5,215 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Skelmersdale College Westbank Campus , Yewdale WN8 6JA	- not rated	4,896 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
A.R.T.S. Education 167a Ormskirk Road , Rainford WA11 8HR	- not rated	469 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hope High School Carfield , Clay Brow WN8 9DP	3out of 4	4,244 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Louises	169 Ormskirk Road	478 yd
The Rainford Deli	14 Ormskirk Road	518 yd
Reds	21 Church Road	765 yd
The Cottage Tandoori	Tandoori Cottage, 31 Church Road	819 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rainford Labour Club	Rainford Labour Club, 2 Damson Grove	477 yd
Little Italy	10 Ormskirk Road	519 yd
The Eagle and Child	Eagle And Child, 6 Church Road	765 yd
The Golden Lion	The Golden Lion Hotel, 30 Church Road	816 yd
Rainford Cricket Club	Clubhouse And Cricket Ground Adjacent To Jubilee Recreation Ground, Church Road	864 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Village End Rainford	181-183 Ormskirk Road	497 yd
Village Chippy	6 Ormskirk Road	518 yd
Rainford Supper Bar	Rainford Supper Bar, 24 Church Road	765 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Rainford Brook Lodge Primary School RUFFORD ROAD	grass pitches	216 yd
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School OLD LANE	grass pitches	291 yd
Rainford High Technology College HIGHER LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	367 yd
Old Hall Estate Playing Fields SCARISBRICK ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	424 yd
Rainford Ce Primary School CROSS PIT LANE	grass pitches	679 yd
Rainford Tennis Club CHURCH ROAD	tennis courts	947 yd
Rainford Silver Jubilee CHURCH ROAD	grass pitches	1,002 yd
Rainford Cricket Club THE AVENUE	grass pitches	1,058 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	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%

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	199.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	16.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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