Chester Lane, St. Helens, WA9 4DB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA9 4DB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.8%	48.8%	-1.0%	51.0%	-2.2%
Male	50.2%	51.2%	1.0%	49.0%	2.2%

Partnership Status

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

In the immediate vicinity of WA9 4DB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	26%	23.5%	-2.5%	37.9%	-14.4%
Married: Opposite sex	64.3%	57.8%	-6.5%	44.2%	13.6%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	1.2%	0.5%	0.3%	0.9%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	1.1%	1.6%	0.5%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	5.4%	5.6%	0.2%	9.1%	-3.5%
Widowed	2.5%	9.6%	7.1%	6.1%	3.5%

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	40.9%	37.7%	-3.2%	48.4%	-10.7%
Good health	34.8%	39.1%	4.3%	33.6%	5.5%
Fair health	19.8%	17.3%	-2.5%	12.7%	4.6%
Bad health	2.9%	4.6%	1.7%	4.0%	0.6%
Very bad health	1.6%	1.4%	-0.2%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	26.7%	25%	-1.7%	18.2%	6.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.6%	11.5%	-5.1%	9.6%	1.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.4%	11.5%	-2.9%	13.4%	-1.9%
Apprenticeship	6.1%	8.3%	2.2%	5.3%	3.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.4%	15.9%	2.5%	16.9%	-1.0%
Degree or Similar	18.8%	23.8%	5.0%	33.8%	-10.0%
Other	4%	4%	0.0%	2.8%	1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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)
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	99.4%	97.9%	-1.5%	81.4%	16.5%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.2% 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	97.4%	97.2%	-0.2%	83.2%	14.0%
European Union	1.9%	1.8%	-0.1%	6.1%	-4.3%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.8%	97.2%	0.4%	83.2%	14.0%
10+ Years	0%	2.5%	2.5%	9.8%	-7.3%
5-10 Years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0.4%	-1.5%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.8%	76.7%	10.1%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
No passport held	12.1%	13.5%	-1.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	23.8%	37.2%	-13.4%
Christian	70.8%	46.2%	24.6%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Not answered	5%	6.0%	-1.0%

Safety

Is Chester Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chester Lane was 41.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.7% lower than the Bold & Lea Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Chester Lane has the 35th lowest crime rate of 117 local areas in Bold & Lea Green and the 204th lowest crime rate of 606 local areas in St. Helens .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.3%.

🔎 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 4DB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 5/10 (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) - 3/10 (low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Chester Lane are based on 18 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 Chester Lane, St. Helens, WA9 4DB

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA9 4DB

Average Price
£134,751

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£119,807

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£194,525

Estimated Average Property Prices for Chester Lane

Average Price
£183,748

Semi-Detached
£213,389

Terraced
£141,590

Detached
£326,033

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Chester LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
22 Chester Lane, St Helens, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building	£48,000	2023-12-07	£52,230
14 Chester Lane, St Helens, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building	£127,000	2022-06-27	£138,474
18 Chester Lane, St Helens, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building	£79,200	2021-04-23	£101,829
30 Chester Lane, St Helens, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building	£63,000	2020-03-13	£94,902
26 Chester Lane, St Helens, Merseyside Other, an established residential building	£150,000	2019-10-04	£196,900

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA9 4DB

Employment

WA9 4DB 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 4DB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	99
Full-Time Employee	76
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Looking after home or family	6
Unemployed	5
Student (economically inactive)	5
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	30
Human health and social work activities	28
Manufacturing	21
Education	13
Administrative and support service activities	13
Accommodation and food service activities	12
Transport and storage	8
Construction	8
Information and communication	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Other	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2

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	2,507 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sherdley Primary School Mill Lane , Sutton WA9 4HA	3out of 4	584 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Eaves Primary School Eaves Lane , Marshalls Cross WA9 3UB	3out of 4	649 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Willow Tree Primary School Willow Tree Avenue , Leach Lane WA9 4LZ	3out of 4	1,050 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School Cannon Street , WA9 4XU	4out of 4	1,103 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School Monastery Lane , Sutton WA9 3SP	2out of 4	1,513 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Sutton Academy Elton Head Road , WA9 5AU	2out of 4	365 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rainhill High School Warrington Road , Rainhill L35 6NY	3out of 4	2,643 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthbert's Catholic High School Berrys Lane , Sutton WA9 3HE	3out of 4	2,862 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy Cumber Lane , Whiston L35 2XG	- not rated	4,265 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic High School Boardmans Lane , Blackbrook WA11 9BB	1out of 4	4,295 yd	Voluntary aided school	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	3,434 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Carmel College Prescot Road , WA10 3AG	- not rated	3,862 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	3,317 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lansbury Bridge School Lansbury Avenue , Parr WA9 1TB	3out of 4	3,425 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mill Green School Lansbury Avenue , Parr WA9 1BU	4out of 4	3,430 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Launchpad Centre College Street , WA10 1UH	3out of 4	3,853 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pace Derbyshire Hill Road , WA9 2LH	3out of 4	3,923 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
Algrante's Coffee Shop	10 Four Acre Lane Shopping Centre, Four Acre Lane	667 yd
MITIE Clean Environments	Tesco Stores Ltd, Four Acre Lane Shopping Centre, Four Acre Lane	682 yd
Kenny's Kafe	Sidac Football Ground, Sherdley Park, The Score	762 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bull and Dog	The Bull And Dog Hotel, 2 Clock Face Road	110 yd
The Millhouse	The Millhouse, 172 Mill Lane	607 yd
The Wheatsheaf	Wheatsheaf Hotel, Mill Lane	1,079 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Domino's Pizza	278 Mill Lane	180 yd
Sea Breeze Fish Bar	Sea Breeze Fish Bar, 235 Mill Lane	300 yd
Continents pizza	9 Four Acre Lane Shopping Centre, Four Acre Lane	682 yd
Golden Fish Supper Bar	Golden Fish And Chips, 11 Four Acre Lane Shopping Centre, Four Acre Lane	682 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Aldi	Aldi, 107 Clock Face Road		583 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Sutton Leisure Centre ELTON HEAD ROAD	artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool	438 yd
Sutton Cricket Club NEW STREET	grass pitches	834 yd
Sherdley Park Playing Fields ELTON HEAD ROAD	grass pitches	849 yd
St Theresa'S Catholic Primary School CANNON STREET	grass pitches	1,016 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	69.2%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	69.2%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	69.2%

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	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	208.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WA9 4DB