Marina Avenue, St. Helens, WA9 3TA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA9 3TA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.9%	51.2%	-1.7%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	47.1%	48.8%	1.7%	49.0%	-0.2%

Partnership Status

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	29%	34%	5.0%	37.9%	-3.9%
Married: Opposite sex	51%	43.7%	-7.3%	44.2%	-0.5%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	1.2%	1.6%	0.4%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	10%	10.1%	0.1%	9.1%	1.0%
Widowed	8.7%	9.7%	1.0%	6.1%	3.6%

Health

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	46.4%	49.1%	2.7%	48.4%	0.7%
Good health	29.9%	30.4%	0.5%	33.6%	-3.2%
Fair health	14.1%	11.9%	-2.2%	12.7%	-0.8%
Bad health	7.6%	7.5%	-0.1%	4.0%	3.5%
Very bad health	2.1%	1%	-1.1%	1.2%	-0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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.

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 22.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	24.9%	17.8%	-7.1%	18.2%	-0.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	20.3%	11.3%	-9.0%	9.6%	1.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.5%	11.7%	-7.8%	13.4%	-1.7%
Apprenticeship	4.6%	9.3%	4.7%	5.3%	4.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.4%	23.5%	11.1%	16.9%	6.6%
Degree or Similar	14.9%	22.3%	7.4%	33.8%	-11.5%
Other	3.3%	4%	0.7%	2.8%	1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Mixed Other	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.8%	0.6%
White	100%	97.6%	-2.4%	81.4%	16.2%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.3% 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	99.7%	98.3%	-1.4%	83.2%	15.1%
European Union	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	6.1%	-4.7%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.3%	98.3%	-1.0%	83.2%	15.1%
10+ Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	9.8%	-9.1%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.3%	76.7%	5.6%
Romania	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
No passport held	17.1%	13.5%	3.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.1%	37.2%	-7.1%
Christian	62.3%	46.2%	16.1%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Other religion	2.1%	0.6%	1.5%
Not answered	5.1%	6.0%	-0.9%

Safety

Is Marina Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marina Avenue was 23.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.5% lower than the Bold & Lea Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Marina Avenue has the 21st lowest crime rate of 116 local areas in Bold & Lea Green and the 123rd lowest crime rate of 602 local areas in St. Helens .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£35,900

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in WA9 3TA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Marina Avenue are based on 15 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for St Helens.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Marina Avenue, St. Helens, WA9 3TA

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA9 3TA

Average Price
£206,500

Semi-Detached
£251,292

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£214,361

Other
£1,009

Estimated Average Property Prices for Marina Avenue

Average Price
£279,215

Semi-Detached
£279,215

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Marina AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
39 Marina Avenue, St Helens, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£210,000	2024-02-27	£225,265
1 Marina Avenue, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£215,500	2023-11-13	£242,955
7 Marina Avenue, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2021-12-08	£244,348
7 Marina Avenue, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2021-12-08	£244,348
7 Marina Avenue, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2021-12-08	£244,348

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA9 3TA

Employment

WA9 3TA 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in WA9 3TA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	89
Retired	81
Self-Employed	22
Part-Time Employee	18
Other	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Student (economically inactive)	6
Unemployed	6
Looking after home or family	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	28
Construction	16
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Manufacturing	15
Education	13
Transport and storage	10
Administrative and support service activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	5
Other	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Information and communication	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rainhill Community Nursery Deepdale Drive , Rainhill L35 4NW	4out of 4	3,753 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Robins Lane Community Primary School Kinmel Street , WA9 3NF	3out of 4	296 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Eaves Primary School Eaves Lane , Marshalls Cross WA9 3UB	3out of 4	780 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School Monastery Lane , Sutton WA9 3SP	3out of 4	897 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sutton CofE Junior School Goodban Street , Sutton WA9 3QD	- not rated	1,070 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sutton Oak CofE Primary School Goodban Street , Sutton WA9 3QD	3out of 4	1,070 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sutton High Sports College Elton Head Road , WA9 5AU	- not rated	1,236 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Sutton Academy Elton Head Road , WA9 5AU	3out of 4	1,492 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthbert's Catholic High School Berrys Lane , Sutton WA9 3HE	3out of 4	1,542 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Parr Community High School Fleet Lane , Parr WA9 2RT	- not rated	1,944 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy Boardmans Lane , Blackbrook WA11 9BB	- not rated	2,888 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Helens College Water Street , WA10 1PP	- not rated	2,598 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Carmel College Prescot Road , WA10 3AG	- not rated	3,943 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Robins Lane County Infant School Robins Lane , WA9 3NF	- not rated	193 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mill Green School Lansbury Avenue , Parr WA9 1BU	- not rated	2,020 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lansbury Bridge School Lansbury Avenue , Parr WA9 1TB	3out of 4	2,021 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ash Meadow School Jubits Lane , St Helens WA9 4RT	- not rated	2,450 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pace Derbyshire Hill Road , WA9 2LH	- not rated	2,544 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Robins Cafe	9 Extension View	271 yd
Spice of Life - St Helens Hospital	St Helens Hospital Site, Marshalls Cross Road	511 yd
Costa Coffee	St Helens Hospital Site, Marshalls Cross Road	511 yd
GA's Cafe	David Ogdens Travel Limited, Sutton Oak Drive	653 yd
The Hang Out	Sutton Childrens Centre, Ellamsbridge Road	1,035 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Bowling Green	Bowling Green Inn, 125 Robins Lane	228 yd
The Red Lion Hotel	Red Lion Hotel, 192-194 Robins Lane	384 yd
St Annes Parish Centre	St Anne And Blessed Dominic Parish Centre, 40 Monastery Road	805 yd
Vulcan	Vulcan Inn, 343 Robins Lane	887 yd
The Pickled Egg	Pickled Egg, 351 Sutton Road	896 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Robins Lane Chippy	196a Robins Lane	336 yd
Dial A Pizza	Dial A Pizza, 21 Sutton Oak Drive	648 yd
Wing Wah	Wing Wah Takeaway, 73 Sherdley Road	952 yd
Viva Pizza	15 Sutton Road	992 yd
Sunlight Fusion	72 Peckers Hill Road	1,063 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Morrisons	Morrisons Supermarket, Baxters Lane	681 yd
Worsley Brow Service Station	Worsley Brow Service Station, Worsley Brow	888 yd
Thrifty's	Thriftys, 2 Junction Lane	1,076 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Sutton Cricket Club NEW STREET	grass pitches	593 yd
Joey'S Gym, St Helens Fitness Centre Sutton Road	health and fitness suite	879 yd
St Helens Fitness 500 UNIT 3 UNIT 3 ROUNDWOOD DRIVE	health and fitness suite	1,041 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	101 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	29.97 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of WA9 3TA