Burns Road is in Sutton Manor, St. Helens and in St Helens district. WA9 4AJ 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 Burns Road, Sutton Manor, St. Helens, WA9 4AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA9 4BN, WA9 4BF, WA9 4AP, WA9 4BT, WA9 4AH, WA9 4AD, WA9 4AL, WA9 4AN, WA9 4BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA9 4AJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 53.1% | 53.3% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 46.9% | 46.7% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 4AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.7% 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 | 50.4% | 47.7% | -2.7% | 37.9% | 9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.2% | 31.9% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -12.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 10.2% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 4% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 44.2% | 48.3% | 4.1% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 26.4% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -7.2% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 15.9% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 6.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 4AJ this area, 30.2% 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 14.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.3% | 30.2% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 14.7% | 3.8% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 14.7% | -5.6% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 14.4% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.3% | 14.4% | -1.9% | 33.8% | -19.4% |
| Other | 6.5% | 3.9% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.4% | 98.3% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 98.5% | 95.7% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 95.7% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.7% | 76.7% | -5.0% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 24.6% | 13.5% | 11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.4% | 37.2% | 14.2% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burns Road was 77.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.1% lower than the Bold & Lea Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Burns Road has the 53rd highest crime rate of 116 local areas in Bold & Lea Green and the 246th highest crime rate of 602 local areas in St. Helens .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Burns Road, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2026-03-30 | £215,000 |
| 3 Burns Road, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-07-04 | £174,630 |
| 12 Burns Road, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2020-10-16 | £227,656 |
| 11 Burns Road, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2018-11-09 | £160,045 |
| 12 Burns Road, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2017-04-28 | £155,663 |
WA9 4AJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainhill Community Nursery Deepdale Drive , Rainhill L35 4NW | 4out of 4 | 1,759 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Nursery School Victoria Avenue , WA8 7TH | 3out of 4 | 4,524 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 | 182 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Theresa's RC Primary School Cannon Street , WA9 4XU | - not rated | 785 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School Cannon Street , WA9 4XU | 3out of 4 | 785 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Tree Primary School Willow Tree Avenue , Leach Lane WA9 4LZ | 2out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Tree Primary School Willow Tree Avenue , Leach Lane WA9 4LZ | - not rated | 1,519 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sutton Academy Elton Head Road , WA9 5AU | 3out of 4 | 1,469 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainhill High School Warrington Road , Rainhill L35 6NY | 3out of 4 | 1,597 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainhill High School Warrington Road , Rainhill L35 6NY | - not rated | 1,597 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton High Sports College Elton Head Road , WA9 5AU | - not rated | 1,682 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy Cumber Lane , Whiston L35 2XG | 2out of 4 | 3,689 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Widnes and Runcorn Sixth Form College Cronton Lane , WA8 5WA | - not rated | 3,286 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College Prescot Road , WA10 3AG | - not rated | 4,433 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helens College Water Street , WA10 1PP | - not rated | 4,643 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Meadow School Jubits Lane , St Helens WA9 4RT | - not rated | 636 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower College Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE | - not rated | 2,177 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Briars Hey Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE | - not rated | 2,256 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossley Manor Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE | - not rated | 2,256 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robins Lane County Infant School Robins Lane , WA9 3NF | - not rated | 2,926 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | 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 | 461 yd | |
| MITIE Clean Environments | Tesco Stores Ltd, Four Acre Lane Shopping Centre, Four Acre Lane | 873 yd | |
| Algrante's Coffee Shop | 10 Four Acre Lane Shopping Centre, Four Acre Lane | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Micklehead Green | The Micklehead Green, Eurolink | 964 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JD's Pizza | 1 Feeney Street | 296 yd | |
| Burger Box | Jubits Lane | 428 yd | |
| Golden Fish Supper Bar | Golden Fish And Chips, 11 Four Acre Lane Shopping Centre, Four Acre Lane | 873 yd | |
| Continents pizza | 9 Four Acre Lane Shopping Centre, Four Acre Lane | 873 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shining Lights Centre SUTTON MANOR COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL SUTTON MANOR COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL FOREST ROAD | 131 yd | |
| Sutton Manor Primary School FOREST ROAD | 182 yd | |
| Sutton Manor Kgv Playing Fields JUBITS LANE | grass pitches | 457 yd |
| St Theresa'S Catholic Primary School CANNON STREET | grass pitches | 766 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 | 120.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.