Tickle Avenue is in St. Helens and in St Helens district. WA9 1RS is located in the Parr 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 Tickle Avenue, St. Helens, WA9 1RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA9 1RY, WA9 1RQ, WA9 1RU, WA9 1RE, WA9 1RT, WA9 1SQ, WA9 1RX, WA9 1SH, WA9 1SG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA9 1RS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 51.8% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48% | 48.2% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 1RS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% 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 | 38.4% | 49.8% | 11.4% | 37.9% | 11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.4% | 30.1% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -14.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 11% | -2.4% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 5% | -5.7% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 39.5% | 39.4% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -9.0% |
| Good health | 25.6% | 32% | 6.4% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 21.7% | 15.5% | -6.2% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 9.6% | 9.5% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 5.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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.
In the area around WA9 1RS this area, 32.9% 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 12.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.2% | 32.9% | -11.3% | 18.2% | 14.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 16.4% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 13.2% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 20.1% | 11.2% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.4% | 12.3% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -21.5% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.4% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.6% | 99.3% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 99.3% | 95.4% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 95.4% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57% | 76.7% | -19.7% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 39.1% | 13.5% | 25.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.3% | 37.2% | 5.1% |
| Christian | 53.5% | 46.2% | 7.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tickle Avenue was 180.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 163.6% higher than the Blackbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tickle Avenue has the 8th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Blackbrook and the 70th highest crime rate of 606 local areas in St. Helens .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 83.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 59.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83 Tickle Avenue, St Helens, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-04-19 | £135,183 |
| 75 Tickle Avenue, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2021-10-08 | £141,457 |
| 77 Tickle Avenue, St Helens, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2021-04-09 | £106,714 |
| 83 Tickle Avenue, St Helens, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £64,950 | 2018-11-30 | £98,821 |
| 67 Tickle Avenue, St Helens, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2018-02-09 | £100,921 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allanson Street Primary School Gaskell Street , Parr WA9 1PL | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton Bank Primary School Roper Street , WA9 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 723 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broad Oak Community Primary School Brunswick Street , Parr WA9 2JE | 3out of 4 | 1,418 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary's Catholic Primary Blackbrook Chain Lane , Blackbrook WA11 9QY | 3out of 4 | 1,430 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Brunswick Street , Parr WA9 2JE | 3out of 4 | 1,570 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 | 801 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic High School Berrys Lane , Sutton WA9 3HE | 3out of 4 | 1,327 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Haydock Clipsley Lane , Haydock WA11 0JG | - not rated | 2,840 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haydock High School Clipsley Lane , Haydock WA11 0JG | 2out of 4 | 2,840 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cowley International College Hard Lane , WA10 6PN | 3out of 4 | 3,278 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 | 2,240 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College Prescot Road , WA10 3AG | - not rated | 4,583 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 | 611 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansbury Bridge School Lansbury Avenue , Parr WA9 1TB | 3out of 4 | 721 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pace Derbyshire Hill Road , WA9 2LH | 3out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Launchpad Centre College Street , WA10 1UH | 3out of 4 | 1,970 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Penkford School Wharf Road , WA12 9XZ | 3out of 4 | 3,728 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 | 89 yd | |
| Park Road Cafe | Park Road Cafe, 211 Park Road | 646 yd | |
| The New Clean Lean Fit Food Limited | 133 Higher Parr Street | 843 yd | |
| St Peter's Church | Broad Oak Road | 892 yd | |
| Parr Childrens Centre | Parr Childrens Centre, Ashtons Green Drive | 965 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Inn | Church Inn, 85 Broad Oak Road | 572 yd | |
| Blackbrook Recreation & Social | Blackbrook Recreation And Social Club, Boardmans Lane | 687 yd | |
| Queens Arms Hotel | The Queens Arms, 96 Higher Parr Street | 916 yd | |
| The Horseshoe Hotel | Horseshoe Hotel, Derbyshire Hill Road | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gelato Royale Express | 2 Mccormack Avenue | 61 yd | |
| Vindialoo | Vindialoo, 4 Tickle Avenue | 93 yd | |
| Angels Cafe | 187c Parr Stocks Road | 217 yd | |
| Wang Chippy | Wangz, 189 Parr Stocks Road | 229 yd | |
| Broad Oak Fish Bar | 26 Broad Oak Road | 407 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go Local Extra | 108 Parr Stocks Road | 332 yd | |
| Premier | 58 Broad Oak Road | 586 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Gmbh, Park Road | 723 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 81 Higher Parr Street | 968 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 7-9 Ashtons Green Drive | 970 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parr Stocks Playing Fields SHERINGHAM CLOSE | grass pitches | 280 yd |
| Lansbury Bridge School And Sports College LANSBURY BRIDGE SCHOOL LANSBURY BRIDGE SCHOOL LANSBURY AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 581 yd |
| Allanson Street Primary School GASKELL STREET | 653 yd | |
| Parr Swimming Pool And Fitness Centre ASHCROFT STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 668 yd |
| Blackbrook Arlfc BOARDMANS LANE | grass pitches | 742 yd |
| St Augustine Of Canterbury Catholic High School BOARDMANS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 800 yd |
| Merton Bank Primary School ROPER STREET | grass pitches | 811 yd |
| Blackbrook Mcdonald Ave Playing Fields O'SULLIVAN CRESCENT | grass pitches | 911 yd |
| Merton Bank Playing Fields MERTON BANK ROAD | grass pitches | 928 yd |
| Beeches Playing Fields BENTINCK STREET | grass pitches | 1,024 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.