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.
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 52.7% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 48.9% | 47.3% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 | 32.3% | 41.9% | 9.6% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.1% | 39.4% | -5.7% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 9% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 7.2% | -1.3% | 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 | 32.6% | 43.4% | 10.8% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 35.4% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 20.7% | 12.6% | -8.1% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 5.4% | -3.1% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43% | 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 Levels | 18.3% | 17.2% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 7.5% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 13.3% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.5% | 19.4% | 10.9% | 33.8% | -14.4% |
| Other | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 99.3% | 94.9% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 99.6% | 97.7% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 97.5% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 19.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 55.8% | 46.2% | 9.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
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%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120 Forest Road, St Helens, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2024-11-27 | £107,635 |
| 125 Forest Road, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-05-22 | £255,665 |
| 125 Forest Road, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2018-05-29 | £201,633 |
| 108 Forest Road, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2016-08-26 | £188,979 |
| 108 Forest Road, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2014-08-15 | £143,974 |
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mellors Catering | Ngf Europe Ltd, Lea Green Road | 413 yd | |
| MITIE Clean Environments | Tesco Stores Ltd, Four Acre Lane Shopping Centre, Four Acre Lane | 976 yd | |
| Algrante's Coffee Shop | 10 Four Acre Lane Shopping Centre, Four Acre Lane | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Micklehead Green | The Micklehead Green, Eurolink | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JD's Pizza | 1 Feeney Street | 388 yd | |
| Burger Box | Jubits Lane | 530 yd | |
| Golden Fish Supper Bar | Golden Fish And Chips, 11 Four Acre Lane Shopping Centre, Four Acre Lane | 976 yd | |
| Continents pizza | 9 Four Acre Lane Shopping Centre, Four Acre Lane | 976 yd |
| 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 pitches | 582 yd |
| St Theresa'S Catholic Primary School CANNON STREET | grass pitches | 891 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 171.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.