Bay Tree Grove is in St. Helens and in St Helens district. WA9 5GR is located in the Peasley Cross & Fingerpost electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of St Helens South and Whiston. This postcode has been in use since 2005-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bay Tree Grove, St. Helens, WA9 5GR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA9 5AR, WA9 5GP, WA9 5AP, WA9 5GQ, WA9 3DD, WA9 3DE, WA9 5AL, WA9 5GH, WA9 3DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA9 5GR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 50.1% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 49.9% | 49.9% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 5GR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.7% 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 | 31.4% | 28.6% | -2.8% | 37.9% | -9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.8% | 52.7% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 8.5% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 8.2% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 | 53.2% | 48.2% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 35.3% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 11.7% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.1% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.4% | 16.7% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 10.6% | -8.1% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 15.9% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 6.3% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 18.4% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 30.6% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -3.2% |
| Other | 4% | 1.5% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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 | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.5% | 94.3% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 99.2% | 95.2% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.2% | 95% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.6% | 37.2% | -12.6% |
| Christian | 68.8% | 46.2% | 22.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bay Tree Grove was 61.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.4% lower than the Bold & Lea Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bay Tree Grove has the 54th lowest crime rate of 117 local areas in Bold & Lea Green and the 302nd highest crime rate of 606 local areas in St. Helens .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bay Tree Grove, St Helens, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-12-07 | £336,304 |
| 3 Bay Tree Grove, St Helens, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-12-07 | £336,304 |
| 1 Bay Tree Grove, St Helens, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-09-03 | £361,512 |
| 6 Bay Tree Grove, St Helens, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2010-04-16 | £345,609 |
| 10 Bay Tree Grove, St. Helens, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2008-12-18 | £348,454 |
WA9 5GR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 162 |
| Retired | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainhill Community Nursery Deepdale Drive , Rainhill L35 4NW | 4out of 4 | 3,649 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robins Lane Community Primary School Kinmel Street , WA9 3NF | 2out of 4 | 362 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaves Primary School Eaves Lane , Marshalls Cross WA9 3UB | 3out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allanson Street Primary School Gaskell Street , Parr WA9 1PL | 3out of 4 | 1,370 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherdley Primary School Mill Lane , Sutton WA9 4HA | 3out of 4 | 1,415 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Monastery Lane , Sutton WA9 3SP | 2out of 4 | 1,425 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,523 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic High School Berrys Lane , Sutton WA9 3HE | 3out of 4 | 1,809 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic High School Boardmans Lane , Blackbrook WA11 9BB | 1out of 4 | 2,789 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cowley International College Hard Lane , WA10 6PN | 3out of 4 | 3,782 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Mill Brow , Eccleston WA10 4QH | 2out of 4 | 3,861 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,098 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College Prescot Road , WA10 3AG | - not rated | 3,455 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Green School Lansbury Avenue , Parr WA9 1BU | 4out of 4 | 2,086 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansbury Bridge School Lansbury Avenue , Parr WA9 1TB | 3out of 4 | 2,115 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Launchpad Centre College Street , WA10 1UH | 3out of 4 | 2,392 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pace Derbyshire Hill Road , WA9 2LH | 3out of 4 | 2,680 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower College Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE | - not rated | 4,637 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice of Life - St Helens Hospital | St Helens Hospital Site, Marshalls Cross Road | 409 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | St Helens Hospital Site, Marshalls Cross Road | 409 yd | |
| Robins Cafe | 9 Extension View | 542 yd | |
| Tesco Customer Cafe | Tesco Stores, St Helens Linkway | 721 yd | |
| GA's Cafe | David Ogdens Travel Limited, Sutton Oak Drive | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bowling Green | Bowling Green Inn, 125 Robins Lane | 486 yd | |
| The Glass Horse | Glass Horse, 80 Sherdley Road | 645 yd | |
| The Red Lion Hotel | Red Lion Hotel, 192-194 Robins Lane | 772 yd | |
| The Pickled Egg | Pickled Egg, 351 Sutton Road | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Wah | Wing Wah Takeaway, 73 Sherdley Road | 555 yd | |
| Dial A Pizza | Dial A Pizza, 21 Sutton Oak Drive | 649 yd | |
| Robins Lane Chippy | 196a Robins Lane | 685 yd | |
| Viva Pizza | 15 Sutton Road | 764 yd | |
| Subway | Ravenhead Retail Park, 6b Milverny Way | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores, St Helens Linkway | 721 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Supermarket, Baxters Lane | 743 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Helens Fitness 500 UNIT 3 UNIT 3 ROUNDWOOD DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 641 yd |
| Joey'S Gym, St Helens Fitness Centre Sutton Road | health and fitness suite | 765 yd |
| Sutton Cricket Club NEW STREET | grass pitches | 880 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (St Helens) UNIT 5 UNIT 5 MILVERNY WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,019 yd |
| Sherdley Park Golf Course SHERDLEY PARK MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE SHERDLEY PARK MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE SHERDLEY ROAD | golf | 1,058 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 | 77.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.