Gartons Lane is in Clock Face, St. Helens and in St Helens district. WA9 4QZ 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 Gartons Lane, Clock Face, St. Helens, WA9 4QZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA9 4RH, WA9 4RJ, WA9 4RQ, WA9 4RL, WA9 4RG, WA9 4QY, WA9 4QX, WA9 4RF, WA9 4SB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA9 4QZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 52.8% | 53.2% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 47.2% | 46.8% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 4QZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.7% 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 | 47.1% | 45.7% | -1.4% | 37.9% | 7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.1% | 30.3% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -13.9% |
| Separated | 1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 16.5% | 13.8% | -2.7% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 6.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 43.7% | 31.8% | -11.9% | 48.4% | -16.6% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 40.3% | 10.9% | 33.6% | 6.7% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 20.6% | 5.5% | 12.7% | 7.9% |
| Bad health | 9.5% | 5.6% | -3.9% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 4QZ this area, 33.9% 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 19.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.4% | 33.9% | -2.5% | 18.2% | 15.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 25.2% | 12.9% | -12.3% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 11.3% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 8.1% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 11.8% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.2% | 19.9% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -13.9% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.4% | 94.4% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 98.8% | 94.8% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 94.8% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 20.1% | 13.5% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 61.3% | 46.2% | 15.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gartons Lane was 141.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.0% higher than the Bold & Lea Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gartons Lane has the 21st highest crime rate of 117 local areas in Bold & Lea Green and the 107th highest crime rate of 606 local areas in St. Helens .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 97.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126 Gartons Lane, St Helens, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2025-02-06 | £141,737 |
| 144 Gartons Lane, St Helens, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2025-01-07 | £108,709 |
| 156 Gartons Lane, St Helens, Merseyside Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-08-27 | £119,639 |
| 158 Gartons Lane, St Helens, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2023-08-21 | £97,350 |
| 126 Gartons Lane, St Helens, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2023-06-22 | £89,327 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainhill Community Nursery Deepdale Drive , Rainhill L35 4NW | 4out of 4 | 2,884 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Nursery School Victoria Avenue , WA8 7TH | 3out of 4 | 5,051 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School Cannon Street , WA9 4XU | 4out of 4 | 391 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Tree Primary School Willow Tree Avenue , Leach Lane WA9 4LZ | 3out of 4 | 453 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Manor Community Primary School Forest Road , Sutton Manor WA9 4AT | 3out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherdley Primary School Mill Lane , Sutton WA9 4HA | 3out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaves Primary School Eaves Lane , Marshalls Cross WA9 3UB | 3out of 4 | 1,556 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 | 2out of 4 | 1,514 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainhill High School Warrington Road , Rainhill L35 6NY | 3out of 4 | 2,770 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic High School Berrys Lane , Sutton WA9 3HE | 3out of 4 | 3,363 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Sankey High School Barrow Hall Lane , Great Sankey WA5 3AA | 3out of 4 | 4,591 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy Cumber Lane , Whiston L35 2XG | - not rated | 4,803 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Helens College Water Street , WA10 1PP | - not rated | 4,594 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College Prescot Road , WA10 3AG | - not rated | 4,991 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 | 3,341 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansbury Bridge School Lansbury Avenue , Parr WA9 1TB | 3out of 4 | 4,056 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Green School Lansbury Avenue , Parr WA9 1BU | 4out of 4 | 4,090 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pace Derbyshire Hill Road , WA9 2LH | 3out of 4 | 4,459 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Launchpad Centre College Street , WA10 1UH | 3out of 4 | 4,972 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algrante's Coffee Shop | 10 Four Acre Lane Shopping Centre, Four Acre Lane | 673 yd | |
| MITIE Clean Environments | Tesco Stores Ltd, Four Acre Lane Shopping Centre, Four Acre Lane | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clock Face Hotel | 408 Clock Face Road | 281 yd | |
| Clock Face Labour & Social Club | Clock Face Labour Club, 469a Clock Face Road | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wong's Fish And Chips | Wongs Takeaway, 72 Gartons Lane | 164 yd | |
| Mama Pizza | 402a Clock Face Road | 306 yd | |
| Summer Palace | 442 Clock Face Road | 406 yd | |
| Golden Fish Supper Bar | Golden Fish And Chips, 11 Four Acre Lane Shopping Centre, Four Acre Lane | 684 yd | |
| Continents pizza | 9 Four Acre Lane Shopping Centre, Four Acre Lane | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi, 107 Clock Face Road | 628 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clockface Miners Welfare And Recreation Club Crawford Street | grass pitches | 436 yd |
| St Theresa'S Catholic Primary School CANNON STREET | grass pitches | 515 yd |
| Sutton Manor Kgv Playing Fields JUBITS LANE | grass pitches | 815 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 | 70 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.