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Forest Road is in Sutton Manor, St. Helens and in St Helens district. WA9 4AH is located in the Bold & Lea Green 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 Forest Road, Sutton Manor, St. Helens, WA9 4AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WA9 4AN, WA9 4AL, WA9 4AW, WA9 4AE, WA9 4BN, WA9 4AD, WA9 4AJ, WA9 4BF, WA9 4AF.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA9 4AH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female51.1%52.7%1.6% 51.0% 1.7%
Male48.9%47.3%-1.6% 49.0% -1.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single32.3%41.9%9.6% 37.9% 4.0%
Married: Opposite sex45.1%39.4%-5.7% 44.2% -4.8%
Married: Same sex0%0.7%0.7% 0.3% 0.4%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex0%0.7%0.7% 0.1% 0.6%
Separated2.1%1.1%-1.0% 2.2% -1.1%
Divorced11.9%9%-2.9% 9.1% -0.1%
Widowed8.5%7.2%-1.3% 6.1% 1.1%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health32.6%43.4%10.8% 48.4% -5.0%
Good health34.4%35.4%1.0% 33.6% 1.8%
Fair health20.7%12.6%-8.1% 12.7% -0.1%
Bad health8.5%5.4%-3.1% 4.0% 1.4%
Very bad health3.7%3.1%-0.6% 1.2% 1.9%

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 19.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications43%27.2%-15.8% 18.2% 9.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 11.5%13.6%2.1% 9.6% 4.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels18.3%17.2%-1.1% 13.4% 3.8%
Apprenticeship3.8%7.5%3.7% 5.3% 2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels12.8%13.3%0.5% 16.9% -3.6%
Degree or Similar8.5%19.4%10.9% 33.8% -14.4%
Other2.1%1.8%-0.3% 2.8% -1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Indian0%1.4%1.4% 3.1% -1.7%
Other Asian0%0.3%0.3% 1.6% -1.3%
Black Caribbean0%0.6%0.6% 1.0% -0.4%
Mixed White and Asian0%0.3%0.3% 0.8% -0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%0.6%0.6% 0.9% -0.3%
Mixed Other0.7%1.4%0.7% 0.8% 0.6%
White99.3%94.9%-4.4% 81.4% 13.5%
Roma0%0.3%0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Other0%0.3%0.3% 1.6% -1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom99.6%97.7%-1.9% 83.2% 14.5%
European Union0%1.1%1.1% 6.1% -5.0%
Middle East and Asia0%0.6%0.6% 5.6% -5.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean0%0.6%0.6% 1.3% -0.7%
British Overseas0.4%0%-0.4% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK98.1%97.5%-0.6% 83.2% 14.3%
10+ Years0%1.7%1.7% 9.8% -8.1%
5-10 Years0%0.3%0.3% 2.9% -2.6%
2-5 Years0%0.6%0.6% 2.2% -1.6%
Less than 2 years1.9%0%-1.9% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom78.5% 76.7% 1.8%
Spain0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Other EU countries1.1% 1.5% -0.4%
South-East Asia0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
North America and the Caribbean0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
No passport held19.5% 13.5% 6.0%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion39.4% 37.2% 2.2%
Christian55.8% 46.2% 9.6%
Buddhist0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Muslim0.6% 6.5% -5.9%
Not answered4% 6.0% -2.0%

Safety

Is Forest Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forest Road was 28.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.6% lower than the Bold & Lea Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Forest Road has the 26th lowest crime rate of 117 local areas in Bold & Lea Green and the 146th lowest crime rate of 606 local areas in St. Helens .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.4%.



🔎 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. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£37,400
Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in WA9 4AH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Forest Road are based on 22 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 Forest Road, Sutton Manor, St. Helens, WA9 4AH

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA9 4AH

Average Price
£167,231
Semi-Detached
£177,955
Terraced
£102,888
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Forest Road

Average Price
£164,353
Semi-Detached
£179,840
Terraced
£129,220
Detached
£193,471
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Forest Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
120 Forest Road, St Helens, Merseyside
Terraced, an established residential building
£105,0002024-11-27 £107,635
125 Forest Road, St Helens, Merseyside
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£235,0002023-05-22 £255,665
125 Forest Road, St Helens, Merseyside
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£130,0002018-05-29 £201,633
108 Forest Road, St Helens, Merseyside
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£119,0002016-08-26 £188,979
108 Forest Road, St Helens, Merseyside
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£82,0002014-08-15 £143,974
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA9 4AH

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee98
Retired59
Part-Time Employee38
Self-Employed20
Long-Term Sick or disabled19
Looking after home or family14
Unemployed13
Student (economically inactive)12
Other9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles29
Human health and social work activities28
Education16
Manufacturing11
Construction9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security8
Accommodation and food service activities7
Other4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities4
Transport and storage4
Administrative and support service activities3
Financial and insurance activities3
Professional, scientific and technical activities2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Information and communication1

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 1,530 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Birchfield Nursery School
Victoria Avenue , WA8 7TH
3out of 4 4,537 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Sutton Manor Community Primary School
Forest Road , Sutton Manor WA9 4AT
3out of 4 352 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Cannon Street , WA9 4XU
4out of 4 998 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School
School Lane , Rainhill L35 6NN
3out of 4 1,458 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Willow Tree Primary School
Willow Tree Avenue , Leach Lane WA9 4LZ
3out of 4 1,714 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School
Elton Head Road , Sutton Heath WA9 5BT
2out of 4 1,843 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Rainhill High School
Warrington Road , Rainhill L35 6NY
3out of 4 1,383 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Sutton Academy
Elton Head Road , WA9 5AU
2out of 4 1,485 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy
Cumber Lane , Whiston L35 2XG
- not rated 3,460 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
St Cuthbert's Catholic High School
Berrys Lane , Sutton WA9 3HE
3out of 4 4,309 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Wade Deacon High School
Birchfield Road , WA8 7TD
4out of 4 4,826 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Carmel College
Prescot Road , WA10 3AG
- not rated 4,278 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Helens College
Water Street , WA10 1PP
- not rated 4,602 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Tower College
Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE
- not rated 1,983 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Lansbury Bridge School
Lansbury Avenue , Parr WA9 1TB
3out of 4 4,898 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Mill Green School
Lansbury Avenue , Parr WA9 1BU
4out of 4 4,906 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Launchpad Centre
College Street , WA10 1UH
3out of 4 5,103 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Brookfields School
Moorfield Road , WA8 3JA
4out of 4 5,156 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Mellors CateringNgf Europe Ltd, Lea Green Road413 yd
MITIE Clean EnvironmentsTesco Stores Ltd, Four Acre Lane Shopping Centre, Four Acre Lane976 yd
Algrante's Coffee Shop10 Four Acre Lane Shopping Centre, Four Acre Lane1,004 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Micklehead GreenThe Micklehead Green, Eurolink850 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
JD's Pizza1 Feeney Street388 yd
Burger BoxJubits Lane530 yd
Golden Fish Supper BarGolden Fish And Chips, 11 Four Acre Lane Shopping Centre, Four Acre Lane976 yd
Continents pizza9 Four Acre Lane Shopping Centre, Four Acre Lane976 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Shining Lights Centre
SUTTON MANOR COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL SUTTON MANOR COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL FOREST ROAD
173 yd
Sutton Manor Primary School
FOREST ROAD
253 yd
Sutton Manor Kgv Playing Fields
JUBITS LANE
grass pitches582 yd
St Theresa'S Catholic Primary School
CANNON STREET
grass pitches891 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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 95.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 95.8%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 95.8%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed80 Mbit/s
Average download speed171.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed22.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed40 Mbit/s

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