Grantham Crescent is in St. Helens and in St Helens district. WA11 9YE is located in the Blackbrook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of St Helens North. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grantham Crescent, St. Helens, WA11 9YE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA11 9YA, WA11 9YD, WA11 9YF, WA11 9LF, WA11 9LB, WA11 9YB, WA11 9LE, WA9 1HZ, WA11 9DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA11 9YE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.8% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.2% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.5% | 38.9% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.4% | 44.3% | -9.1% | 44.2% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 10.2% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 4.9% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 60.9% | 49.5% | -11.4% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 26.8% | 36.5% | 9.7% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 8% | 9.8% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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% | 12.7% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 13.5% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 16% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5.7% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.6% | 25.4% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 8.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 24.6% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.4% | 99% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
In this area, 99.7% 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 | 99.4% | 99.7% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 16.5% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.4% | 99.7% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 16.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.5% | 37.2% | -7.7% |
| Christian | 68.5% | 46.2% | 22.3% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grantham Crescent was 61.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.8% lower than the Blackbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grantham Crescent has the 34th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Blackbrook and the 303rd highest crime rate of 606 local areas in St. Helens .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Grantham Crescent, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2025-10-13 | £167,500 |
| 18 Grantham Crescent, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2025-09-17 | £178,000 |
| 11 Grantham Crescent, St Helens, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2025-01-17 | £169,335 |
| 5 Grantham Crescent, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-11-28 | £169,952 |
| 39 Grantham Crescent, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £159,950 | 2024-07-29 | £169,509 |
WA11 9YE 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merton Bank Primary School Roper Street , WA9 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 437 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashurst Primary School New Glade Hill , Off Chain Lane WA11 9QJ | 3out of 4 | 947 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens Charles Street , WA10 1LW | 4out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary's Catholic Primary Blackbrook Chain Lane , Blackbrook WA11 9QY | 3out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Charles Street , WA10 1LN | 2out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 869 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cowley International College Hard Lane , WA10 6PN | 3out of 4 | 2,385 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic High School Berrys Lane , Sutton WA9 3HE | 3out of 4 | 2,414 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Haydock Clipsley Lane , Haydock WA11 0JG | - not rated | 3,013 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haydock High School Clipsley Lane , Haydock WA11 0JG | 2out of 4 | 3,013 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 | 1,903 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College Prescot Road , WA10 3AG | - not rated | 4,383 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 | 1,388 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Green School Lansbury Avenue , Parr WA9 1BU | 4out of 4 | 1,656 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansbury Bridge School Lansbury Avenue , Parr WA9 1TB | 3out of 4 | 1,763 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pace Derbyshire Hill Road , WA9 2LH | 3out of 4 | 2,015 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nugent House School Carr Mill Road , Billinge WN5 7TT | - not rated | 3,880 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 | 487 yd | |
| KG's Street kitchen | 72 Pocket Nook Street | 686 yd | |
| Boss Kitchen | 70 Pocket Nook Street | 686 yd | |
| The New Clean Lean Fit Food Limited | 133 Higher Parr Street | 778 yd | |
| Pat's Cafe | 61 Higher Parr Street | 904 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackbrook Recreation & Social | Blackbrook Recreation And Social Club, Boardmans Lane | 789 yd | |
| Queens Arms Hotel | The Queens Arms, 96 Higher Parr Street | 869 yd | |
| The Starting Gate | The Starting Gate, 129 Chain Lane | 969 yd | |
| Haresfinch Rugby Community Club | Haresfinch Rugby And Community Club, Haresfinch Road | 972 yd | |
| Union Inn | Union Inn, 145 Hall Street | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jill's Chippy | Jills Chippy, 47 Park Road | 643 yd | |
| The Great Wall | The Great Wall, 74 Pocket Nook Street | 679 yd | |
| Freddy's | 45 Blackbrook Road | 770 yd | |
| Don Mario Pizza | 131 Higher Parr Street | 777 yd | |
| Magic Chef | 49 Blackbrook Road | 816 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Gmbh, Park Road | 560 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 81 Higher Parr Street | 877 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Merton Bank Playing Fields MERTON BANK ROAD | grass pitches | 277 yd |
| Merton Bank Primary School ROPER STREET | grass pitches | 402 yd |
| St Augustine Of Canterbury Catholic High School BOARDMANS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 764 yd |
| Parr Swimming Pool And Fitness Centre ASHCROFT STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 779 yd |
| Ashurst Cp School NEW GLADE HILL | grass pitches | 879 yd |
| Parr Stocks Playing Fields SHERINGHAM CLOSE | grass pitches | 906 yd |
| Blackbrook Arlfc BOARDMANS LANE | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| Blackbrook Mcdonald Ave Playing Fields O'SULLIVAN CRESCENT | grass pitches | 963 yd |
| Haresfinch Arlfc HARESFINCH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,027 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 275.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.