Arabis Gardens is in St. Helens and in St Helens district. WA9 4ZH 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 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Arabis Gardens, St. Helens, WA9 4ZH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA9 4ZE, WA9 4ZG, WA9 4ZF, WA9 4ZD, WA9 4ZN, WA9 4ZJ, WA9 4ZR, WA9 4ZL, WA9 4ZQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA9 4ZH 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% | 48.8% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 51% | 51.2% | 0.2% | 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 vicinity of WA9 4ZH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.4% 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 | 34.4% | 33.1% | -1.3% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.8% | 51.4% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 7.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 10.1% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 62.5% | 59.4% | -3.1% | 48.4% | 11.0% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 29.7% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 5% | 7.9% | 2.9% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around WA9 4ZH this area, 6.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.9% | 6.4% | -11.5% | 18.2% | -11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 8.9% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 17.1% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 22.1% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.6% | 37.9% | 12.3% | 33.8% | 4.1% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.6% | 99.4% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 18.0% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 96.8% | 96.1% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 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 | 96.8% | 97.5% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 9.8% | -9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.6% | 76.7% | 16.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.4% | 37.2% | -14.8% |
| Christian | 71% | 46.2% | 24.8% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arabis Gardens was 68.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.9% lower than the Bold & Lea Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Arabis Gardens has the 55th lowest crime rate of 116 local areas in Bold & Lea Green and the 283rd highest crime rate of 602 local areas in St. Helens .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.2%.

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 Arabis Gardens, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £179,950 | 2025-06-20 | £199,250 |
| 8 Arabis Gardens, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-08-23 | £171,283 |
| 2 Arabis Gardens, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-05-17 | £176,713 |
| 18 Arabis Gardens, St Helens, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2022-07-21 | £206,267 |
| 26 Arabis Gardens, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £139,500 | 2019-12-05 | £214,246 |
WA9 4ZH 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 | 143 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton-Le-Willows Nursery School Patterson Street , WA12 9PZ | - not rated | 4,127 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton CofE Junior School Goodban Street , Sutton WA9 3QD | - not rated | 1,551 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Oak CofE Primary School Goodban Street , Sutton WA9 3QD | 3out of 4 | 1,551 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton CofE Infant School Goodban Street , WA9 3QD | - not rated | 1,551 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Monastery Lane , Sutton WA9 3SP | 3out of 4 | 1,725 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burtonwood Community Primary School Green Lane , Burtonwood WA5 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,843 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert's Catholic High School Berrys Lane , Sutton WA9 3HE | 3out of 4 | 1,728 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parr Community High School Fleet Lane , Parr WA9 2RT | - not rated | 2,108 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton High Sports College Elton Head Road , WA9 5AU | - not rated | 3,267 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sutton Academy Elton Head Road , WA9 5AU | 3out of 4 | 3,467 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy Boardmans Lane , Blackbrook WA11 9BB | - not rated | 3,538 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 | 4,744 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Trees 3 Clay Lane , Burtonwood WA5 4HH | - not rated | 1,779 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansbury Bridge School Lansbury Avenue , Parr WA9 1TB | 3out of 4 | 2,383 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pace Derbyshire Hill Road , WA9 2LH | - not rated | 2,391 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashtons Green School Derbyshire Hill Road , WA9 2LH | - not rated | 2,393 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Green School Lansbury Avenue , Parr WA9 1BU | - not rated | 2,483 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Bold Coffee Shop and Deli | New Bold Coffee Shop And Deli, 2 New Bold Court | 238 yd | |
| Rosehill Diner | Cafe At Unit 17, Bold Industrial Park, Neills Road | 404 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junction Inn | Junction Inn, 102 Junction Lane | 1,092 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 | 24.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 26.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 39.84 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 39.84 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.