Old Hall Gardens, Rainford, St. Helens, WA11 8NS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA11 8NS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.8%	50.9%	-1.9%	51.0%	-0.1%
Male	47.2%	49.1%	1.9%	49.0%	0.1%

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 8NS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67.6% 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	16.2%	15.2%	-1.0%	37.9%	-22.7%
Married: Opposite sex	71.5%	67.6%	-3.9%	44.2%	23.4%
Separated	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	4%	4.1%	0.1%	9.1%	-5.0%
Widowed	7.9%	12.7%	4.8%	6.1%	6.6%

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	42.4%	45.3%	2.9%	48.4%	-3.1%
Good health	37.8%	34.5%	-3.3%	33.6%	0.9%
Fair health	14.6%	14%	-0.6%	12.7%	1.3%
Bad health	3.5%	4.3%	0.8%	4.0%	0.3%
Very bad health	1.7%	1.8%	0.1%	1.2%	0.6%

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 8NS this area, 9.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	13%	9.3%	-3.7%	18.2%	-8.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.9%	11%	1.1%	9.6%	1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.4%	13%	-0.4%	13.4%	-0.4%
Apprenticeship	4.7%	6.5%	1.8%	5.3%	1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.9%	14.6%	2.7%	16.9%	-2.3%
Degree or Similar	45.5%	43.5%	-2.0%	33.8%	9.7%
Other	1.6%	2%	0.4%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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%	0.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	1.6%	-0.9%
White	99.7%	98.9%	-0.8%	81.4%	17.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.4% 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	99.3%	96.4%	-2.9%	83.2%	13.2%
European Union	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	6.1%	-5.0%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	5.6%	-4.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.6%	96.4%	-2.2%	83.2%	13.2%
10+ Years	0%	2.2%	2.2%	9.8%	-7.6%
2-5 Years	0%	1.5%	1.5%	2.2%	-0.7%
Less than 2 years	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.6%	76.7%	14.9%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	7.3%	13.5%	-6.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	15.6%	37.2%	-21.6%
Christian	82.9%	46.2%	36.7%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	1.1%	6.0%	-4.9%

Safety

Is Old Hall Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Hall Gardens was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Rainford average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.1%.

🔎 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 8NS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 3/10 (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 Hall Gardens are based on 1 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 Hall Gardens, Rainford, St. Helens, WA11 8NS

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA11 8NS

Average Price
£336,890

Semi-Detached
£336,890

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Old Hall Gardens

Average Price
£261,014

Semi-Detached
£261,014

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Old Hall GardensStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Old Hall Gardens, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£299,950	2025-05-23	£332,119
5 Old Hall Gardens, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£278,000	2021-06-25	£366,828
5 Old Hall Gardens, St. Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2006-03-10	£265,055

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA11 8NS

Employment

WA11 8NS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 8NS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	114
Full-Time Employee	77
Part-Time Employee	22
Self-Employed	10
Student (economically inactive)	9
Looking after home or family	5
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Other	0
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	23
Education	19
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Manufacturing	10
Construction	9
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Other	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Information and communication	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Transport and storage	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Accommodation and food service activities	1
Real estate activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rainford CofE Primary School Cross Pit Lane , Rainford WA11 8AJ	3out of 4	385 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rainford CofE Primary School Cross Pit Lane , Rainford WA11 8AJ	- not rated	385 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rainford CofE Infant School Cross Pit Lane , Rainford WA11 8AJ	- not rated	385 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rainford CofE Junior School Cross Pit Lane , Rainford WA11 8AJ	- not rated	385 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School Rufford Road , Rainford WA11 8JX	- not rated	654 yd	Community school	No	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	648 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Rainford High Technology College Higher Lane , Rainford WA11 8NY	- not rated	648 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cowley International College Hard Lane , WA10 6PN	3out of 4	5,042 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
West Bank High School Yewdale , Southway WN8 6JA	- not rated	5,338 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Up Holland High School Sandbrook Road , Orrell WN5 7AL	3out of 4	5,386 yd	Academy converter	No	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	5,338 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	1,149 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hope High School Carfield , Clay Brow WN8 9DP	3out of 4	4,351 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hurst School Hard Lane , WA10 6PN	- not rated	4,918 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hamblett School Rainford Road , WA10 6BX	- not rated	4,953 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Progress Arc Billinge School Carr Mill Road , Billinge WN5 7TT	- not rated	5,233 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
The Cottage Tandoori	Tandoori Cottage, 31 Church Road	609 yd
Reds	21 Church Road	628 yd
The Rainford Deli	14 Ormskirk Road	682 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Eagle and Child	Eagle And Child, 6 Church Road	628 yd
The Golden Lion	The Golden Lion Hotel, 30 Church Road	670 yd
Little Italy	10 Ormskirk Road	682 yd
The Derby Arms	Derby Arms, 47 Church Road	741 yd
Rainford Cricket Club	Clubhouse And Cricket Ground Adjacent To Jubilee Recreation Ground, Church Road	862 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Rainford Supper Bar	Rainford Supper Bar, 24 Church Road		628 yd
Village Chippy	6 Ormskirk Road		682 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Rainford Ce Primary School CROSS PIT LANE	grass pitches	383 yd
Old Hall Estate Playing Fields SCARISBRICK ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	407 yd
Rainford High Technology College HIGHER LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	610 yd
Rainford Brook Lodge Primary School RUFFORD ROAD	grass pitches	654 yd
Rainford Silver Jubilee CHURCH ROAD	grass pitches	700 yd
Rainford Tennis Club CHURCH ROAD	tennis courts	749 yd
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School OLD LANE	grass pitches	836 yd
Rainford Cricket Club THE AVENUE	grass pitches	949 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	50 Mbit/s
Average download speed	85.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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