Hertford Street is in St. Helens and in St Helens district. WA9 1RL is located in the Parr electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of St Helens North. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hertford Street, St. Helens, WA9 1RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA9 1RJ, WA9 1PY, WA9 1PJ, WA9 1RH, WA9 1PZ, WA9 1QA, WA9 1QB, WA9 3ZL, WA9 1QD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA9 1RL has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 49% | 50% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 1RL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.4% 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 | 50.5% | 52.4% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 14.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36% | 32.3% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -11.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 7% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 3.5% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 48.8% | 50% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 27.1% | 32.9% | 5.8% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 9.1% | -4.8% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 7.3% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 1RL this area, 29.9% 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 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.6% | 29.9% | -9.7% | 18.2% | 11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 10.8% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 12.1% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 17.5% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.7% | 22% | 13.3% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.2% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 98.9% | 96.3% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 97.2% | 91.3% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 6.2% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 91.3% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.9% | 76.7% | -7.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 23.5% | 13.5% | 10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.7% | 37.2% | 12.5% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hertford Street was 168.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.9% higher than the Parr average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hertford Street has the 18th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Parr and the 81st highest crime rate of 606 local areas in St. Helens .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 102.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 39.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Hertford Street, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-03-14 | £145,827 |
| 8 Hertford Street, St Helens, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2016-02-19 | £173,049 |
| 6 Hertford Street, St. Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2007-06-28 | £195,678 |
| 14 Hertford Street, St. Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £127,950 | 2006-11-29 | £205,338 |
| 10 Hertford Street, St. Helens, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £76,950 | 2003-01-10 | £205,983 |
WA9 1RL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 114 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Other | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainhill Community Nursery Deepdale Drive , Rainhill L35 4NW | 4out of 4 | 4,906 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allanson Street Primary School Gaskell Street , Parr WA9 1PL | 3out of 4 | 122 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robins Lane Community Primary School Kinmel Street , WA9 3NF | 2out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton Bank Primary School Roper Street , WA9 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Oak CofE Primary School Goodban Street , Sutton WA9 3QD | 3out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Charles Street , WA10 1LN | 2out of 4 | 1,648 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert's Catholic High School Berrys Lane , Sutton WA9 3HE | 3out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic High School Boardmans Lane , Blackbrook WA11 9BB | 1out of 4 | 1,551 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sutton Academy Elton Head Road , WA9 5AU | 2out of 4 | 2,757 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cowley International College Hard Lane , WA10 6PN | 3out of 4 | 3,446 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Haydock Clipsley Lane , Haydock WA11 0JG | - not rated | 3,487 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,073 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College Prescot Road , WA10 3AG | - not rated | 4,175 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 | 892 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansbury Bridge School Lansbury Avenue , Parr WA9 1TB | 3out of 4 | 953 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pace Derbyshire Hill Road , WA9 2LH | 3out of 4 | 1,531 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Launchpad Centre College Street , WA10 1UH | 3out of 4 | 2,017 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Penkford School Wharf Road , WA12 9XZ | 3out of 4 | 3,992 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army | Salvation Army Hall, Tickle Avenue | 662 yd | |
| GA's Cafe | David Ogdens Travel Limited, Sutton Oak Drive | 726 yd | |
| Spice of Life - St Helens Hospital | St Helens Hospital Site, Marshalls Cross Road | 876 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | St Helens Hospital Site, Marshalls Cross Road | 876 yd | |
| Lily’s cafe | Unit B, 18 Jackson Street | 953 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pickled Egg | Pickled Egg, 351 Sutton Road | 780 yd | |
| Queens Arms Hotel | The Queens Arms, 96 Higher Parr Street | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wang Chippy | Wangz, 189 Parr Stocks Road | 521 yd | |
| Angels Cafe | 187c Parr Stocks Road | 535 yd | |
| Viva Pizza | 15 Sutton Road | 580 yd | |
| Vindialoo | Vindialoo, 4 Tickle Avenue | 684 yd | |
| Dial A Pizza | Dial A Pizza, 21 Sutton Oak Drive | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go Local Extra | 108 Parr Stocks Road | 453 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Supermarket, Baxters Lane | 685 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 81 Higher Parr Street | 1,067 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Allanson Street Primary School GASKELL STREET | 140 yd | |
| Beeches Playing Fields BENTINCK STREET | grass pitches | 346 yd |
| Joey'S Gym, St Helens Fitness Centre Sutton Road | health and fitness suite | 496 yd |
| Parr Stocks Playing Fields SHERINGHAM CLOSE | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Lansbury Bridge School And Sports College LANSBURY BRIDGE SCHOOL LANSBURY BRIDGE SCHOOL LANSBURY AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 780 yd |
| Parr Swimming Pool And Fitness Centre ASHCROFT STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 917 yd |
| St Helens Rfc (Totally Wicked Stadium) PEASLEY CROSS LANE | grass pitches | 964 yd |
| St Cuthberts Catholic High School BERRYS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 996 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 | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| 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 | 77.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.