Austell Close is in St. Helens and in St Helens district. WA11 9ER 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 Austell Close, St. Helens, WA11 9ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA11 9ES, WA11 9EP, WA11 9ET, WA11 9EH, WA11 9EX, WA11 9EU, WA11 9EY, WA11 9EF, WA11 9EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA11 9ER 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 | 47.9% | 51.5% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 52.1% | 48.5% | -3.6% | 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 vicinity of WA11 9ER there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.4% 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 | 30.8% | 29.9% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.9% | 55.4% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 11.2% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 8.3% | 2.9% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 51.6% | 47.5% | -4.1% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 35.3% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 12.8% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 16.3% | 16.6% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 11.2% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.4% | 16.2% | -5.2% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 5.8% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 24.2% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 24.5% | -0.2% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 99.7% | 99.4% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 18.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 97.6% 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 | 99.7% | 97.6% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.7% | 97.6% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.4% | 37.2% | -13.8% |
| Christian | 73.6% | 46.2% | 27.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Austell Close was 11.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.5% lower than the Moss Bank average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Austell Close has the 4th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Moss Bank and the 45th lowest crime rate of 606 local areas in St. Helens .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Austell Close, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-08-18 | £293,098 |
| 11 Austell Close, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-09-24 | £188,480 |
| 9 Austell Close, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2019-01-25 | £212,800 |
| 3 Austell Close, St Helens, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2014-02-28 | £186,883 |
| 10 Austell Close, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,950 | 2012-11-23 | £230,012 |
The percentage of retired residents living in WA11 9ER area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 681 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Derwent Road , Haresfinch WA11 9AT | 4out of 4 | 793 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary's Catholic Primary Blackbrook Chain Lane , Blackbrook WA11 9QY | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Mill Primary School Kentmere Avenue , WA11 7PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton Bank Primary School Roper Street , WA9 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,685 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,491 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cowley International College Hard Lane , WA10 6PN | 3out of 4 | 2,676 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Haydock Clipsley Lane , Haydock WA11 0JG | - not rated | 2,677 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haydock High School Clipsley Lane , Haydock WA11 0JG | 2out of 4 | 2,677 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic High School Berrys Lane , Sutton WA9 3HE | 3out of 4 | 3,414 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,931 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College Prescot Road , WA10 3AG | - not rated | 5,334 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 | 2,327 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Green School Lansbury Avenue , Parr WA9 1BU | 4out of 4 | 2,583 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nugent House School Carr Mill Road , Billinge WN5 7TT | - not rated | 2,618 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansbury Bridge School Lansbury Avenue , Parr WA9 1TB | 3out of 4 | 2,670 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pace Derbyshire Hill Road , WA9 2LH | 3out of 4 | 2,672 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll Model CIC | Chain Lane Community Centre, Hinckley Road | 300 yd | |
| Cafe Laziz | Chain Lane Community Centre, Hinckley Road | 300 yd | |
| Unit 8 Cafe | 8 Chain Lane Shopping Precinct, Chain Lane | 375 yd | |
| Sing Faye | Sing Faye Restaurant, East Lancashire Road | 830 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Starting Gate | The Starting Gate, 129 Chain Lane | 378 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Lakeside Toby Carvery, Garswood Old Road | 536 yd | |
| The Woodlands | Woodlands Hotel, 81 Woodlands Road | 858 yd | |
| Carr Mill Hotel | The Carr Mill Hotel, 18 East Lancashire Road | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Raj | The Raj, 7 Chain Lane Shopping Precinct, Chain Lane | 373 yd | |
| Chain Lane Chippy | 14 Chain Lane Shopping Precinct, Chain Lane | 373 yd | |
| Ramsy’s Pizza | 36 Wythburn Crescent | 969 yd | |
| Paul's Fishbar | 44a Bowness Avenue | 1,004 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashurst Cp School NEW GLADE HILL | grass pitches | 618 yd |
| St Peter And St Paul Catholic Primary School DERWENT ROAD | grass pitches | 911 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 | 87.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.