Longridge Avenue is in St. Helens and in St Helens district. WA11 9BW is located in the Blackbrook 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 Longridge Avenue, St. Helens, WA11 9BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA11 9BT, WA11 9BQ, WA11 9BS, WA11 9BG, WA11 9DP, WA11 9BU, WA11 9BL, WA11 9DQ, WA11 9BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA11 9BW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.3% | 52.2% | -3.1% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 44.7% | 47.8% | 3.1% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 9BW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.7% 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 | 47% | 48.7% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.9% | 30.8% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -13.4% |
| Separated | 3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 12.8% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 3.4% | -5.2% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 43% | 40.6% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 35.6% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 14.1% | -5.8% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 8.4% | 3.8% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
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 15.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.9% | 21% | -10.9% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.3% | 18.5% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 8.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 18.5% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 5.6% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 19.3% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.8% | 15.5% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -18.3% |
| Other | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98% | 97.5% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 98.7% | 92.8% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 93.1% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 19.9% | 13.5% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Longridge Avenue was 52.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.4% lower than the Blackbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Longridge Avenue has the 28th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Blackbrook and the 263rd lowest crime rate of 606 local areas in St. Helens .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Longridge Avenue, St Helens, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2020-08-03 | £88,971 |
| 14 Longridge Avenue, St Helens, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £70,600 | 2017-05-19 | £112,917 |
| 52 Longridge Avenue, St. Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2004-04-26 | £168,221 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashurst Primary School New Glade Hill , Off Chain Lane WA11 9QJ | 3out of 4 | 451 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary's Catholic Primary Blackbrook Chain Lane , Blackbrook WA11 9QY | 3out of 4 | 483 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton Bank Primary School Roper Street , WA9 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Derwent Road , Haresfinch WA11 9AT | 4out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens Charles Street , WA10 1LW | 4out of 4 | 1,551 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic High School Boardmans Lane , Blackbrook WA11 9BB | 1out of 4 | 557 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic High School Berrys Lane , Sutton WA9 3HE | 3out of 4 | 2,433 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Haydock Clipsley Lane , Haydock WA11 0JG | - not rated | 2,491 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haydock High School Clipsley Lane , Haydock WA11 0JG | 2out of 4 | 2,491 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cowley International College Hard Lane , WA10 6PN | 3out of 4 | 2,805 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 | 2,447 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College Prescot Road , WA10 3AG | - not rated | 4,926 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Green School Lansbury Avenue , Parr WA9 1BU | 4out of 4 | 1,609 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansbury Bridge School Lansbury Avenue , Parr WA9 1TB | 3out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pace Derbyshire Hill Road , WA9 2LH | 3out of 4 | 1,794 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Launchpad Centre College Street , WA10 1UH | 3out of 4 | 1,926 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nugent House School Carr Mill Road , Billinge WN5 7TT | - not rated | 3,579 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Road Cafe | Park Road Cafe, 211 Park Road | 567 yd | |
| Unit 8 Cafe | 8 Chain Lane Shopping Precinct, Chain Lane | 622 yd | |
| Roll Model CIC | Chain Lane Community Centre, Hinckley Road | 721 yd | |
| Cafe Laziz | Chain Lane Community Centre, Hinckley Road | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackbrook Recreation & Social | Blackbrook Recreation And Social Club, Boardmans Lane | 569 yd | |
| The Starting Gate | The Starting Gate, 129 Chain Lane | 618 yd | |
| The Ship Inn | The Ship Inn, Blackbrook Road | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy's | 45 Blackbrook Road | 287 yd | |
| Magic Chef | 49 Blackbrook Road | 307 yd | |
| Freddys | 55a Blackbrook Road | 314 yd | |
| The Raj | The Raj, 7 Chain Lane Shopping Precinct, Chain Lane | 619 yd | |
| Chain Lane Chippy | 14 Chain Lane Shopping Precinct, Chain Lane | 619 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Gmbh, Park Road | 451 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashurst Cp School NEW GLADE HILL | grass pitches | 425 yd |
| St Augustine Of Canterbury Catholic High School BOARDMANS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 472 yd |
| Blackbrook Mcdonald Ave Playing Fields O'SULLIVAN CRESCENT | grass pitches | 586 yd |
| Blackbrook Arlfc BOARDMANS LANE | grass pitches | 648 yd |
| Merton Bank Playing Fields MERTON BANK ROAD | grass pitches | 762 yd |
| Merton Bank Primary School ROPER STREET | grass pitches | 835 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 | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| 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 | 175.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.