Park Road is in St. Helens and in St Helens district. WA9 1ER is located in the St Helens Town Centre electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of St Helens South and Whiston. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Park Road, St. Helens, WA9 1ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA9 1EP, WA9 1EU, WA9 1EX, WA9 1DH, WA9 1DU, WA9 1EJ, WA9 1GA, WA9 1EY, WA9 1DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA9 1ER has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.4% of the population 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 | 60.1% | 57.4% | -2.7% | 51.0% | 6.4% |
| Male | 39.9% | 42.6% | 2.7% | 49.0% | -6.4% |
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 WA9 1ER, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.6% 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 | 34.3% | 50.6% | 16.3% | 37.9% | 12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.3% | 21.8% | -7.5% | 44.2% | -22.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 8.8% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 24.6% | 14% | -10.6% | 6.1% | 7.9% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.9% | 39.4% | 4.5% | 48.4% | -9.0% |
| Good health | 24.9% | 29.1% | 4.2% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 22.9% | 19.6% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 6.9% |
| Bad health | 12.3% | 9.3% | -3.0% | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Very bad health | 5% | 2.6% | -2.4% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 WA9 1ER this area, 36.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 16%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 52.3% | 36.1% | -16.2% | 18.2% | 17.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 11.5% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 14.5% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6.5% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.4% | 12.5% | 9.1% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.5% | 16% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -17.8% |
| Other | 5% | 2.8% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| White | 96.5% | 96.9% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 92.5% 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% | 92.5% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 5.7% | 4.4% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 92.5% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.6% | 76.7% | -18.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 36% | 13.5% | 22.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Road was 216.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.8% higher than the Parr average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Park Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Parr and the 51st highest crime rate of 606 local areas in St. Helens .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 129.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 113 Park Road, St. Helens, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2003-11-14 | £178,654 |
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Retired | 91 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Other | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merton Bank Primary School Roper Street , WA9 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 61 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens Charles Street , WA10 1LW | 4out of 4 | 978 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allanson Street Primary School Gaskell Street , Parr WA9 1PL | 3out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Charles Street , WA10 1LN | 2out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary's Catholic Primary Blackbrook Chain Lane , Blackbrook WA11 9QY | 3out of 4 | 1,286 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 | 856 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic High School Berrys Lane , Sutton WA9 3HE | 3out of 4 | 1,974 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cowley International College Hard Lane , WA10 6PN | 3out of 4 | 2,620 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Haydock Clipsley Lane , Haydock WA11 0JG | - not rated | 3,101 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haydock High School Clipsley Lane , Haydock WA11 0JG | 2out of 4 | 3,101 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 | 1,775 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College Prescot Road , WA10 3AG | - not rated | 4,226 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 | 1,280 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Launchpad Centre College Street , WA10 1UH | 3out of 4 | 1,387 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansbury Bridge School Lansbury Avenue , Parr WA9 1TB | 3out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pace Derbyshire Hill Road , WA9 2LH | 3out of 4 | 1,750 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Penkford School Wharf Road , WA12 9XZ | 3out of 4 | 4,309 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 367 yd | |
| The New Clean Lean Fit Food Limited | 133 Higher Parr Street | 391 yd | |
| KG's Street kitchen | 72 Pocket Nook Street | 467 yd | |
| Boss Kitchen | 70 Pocket Nook Street | 479 yd | |
| Pat's Cafe | 61 Higher Parr Street | 566 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Arms Hotel | The Queens Arms, 96 Higher Parr Street | 499 yd | |
| Blackbrook Recreation & Social | Blackbrook Recreation And Social Club, Boardmans Lane | 727 yd | |
| Union Inn | Union Inn, 145 Hall Street | 908 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jill's Chippy | Jills Chippy, 47 Park Road | 257 yd | |
| Don Mario Pizza | 131 Higher Parr Street | 391 yd | |
| Fortune House | Fortune House, 103 Higher Parr Street | 454 yd | |
| The Great Wall | The Great Wall, 74 Pocket Nook Street | 462 yd | |
| Chipmunk | Chipmunk, 86 Higher Parr Street | 549 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 81 Higher Parr Street | 531 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Gmbh, Park Road | 548 yd | |
| Go Local Extra | 108 Parr Stocks Road | 735 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Merton Bank Primary School ROPER STREET | grass pitches | 139 yd |
| Merton Bank Playing Fields MERTON BANK ROAD | grass pitches | 267 yd |
| Parr Swimming Pool And Fitness Centre ASHCROFT STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 313 yd |
| Parr Stocks Playing Fields SHERINGHAM CLOSE | grass pitches | 436 yd |
| St Augustine Of Canterbury Catholic High School BOARDMANS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 776 yd |
| Blackbrook Arlfc BOARDMANS LANE | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| Blackbrook Mcdonald Ave Playing Fields O'SULLIVAN CRESCENT | grass pitches | 983 yd |
| Allanson Street Primary School GASKELL STREET | 1,008 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| 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 | 224.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.