Seaton Grove, St. Helens, WA9 5LP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA9 5LP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.2%	50.4%	-2.8%	51.0%	-0.6%
Male	46.8%	49.6%	2.8%	49.0%	0.6%

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 5LP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55% 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	15.6%	24.7%	9.1%	37.9%	-13.2%
Married: Opposite sex	63.2%	55%	-8.2%	44.2%	10.8%
Separated	0%	2.2%	2.2%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	7.4%	7.8%	0.4%	9.1%	-1.3%
Widowed	13.9%	10.4%	-3.5%	6.1%	4.3%

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	41.1%	45.7%	4.6%	48.4%	-2.7%
Good health	31.9%	36.2%	4.3%	33.6%	2.6%
Fair health	19.4%	12.1%	-7.3%	12.7%	-0.6%
Bad health	7.2%	4.9%	-2.3%	4.0%	0.9%
Very bad health	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	1.2%	-0.1%

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	37.7%	26.2%	-11.5%	18.2%	8.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.8%	5.2%	-5.6%	9.6%	-4.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.7%	12%	0.3%	13.4%	-1.4%
Apprenticeship	5.2%	8.2%	3.0%	5.3%	2.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.3%	17.6%	6.3%	16.9%	0.7%
Degree or Similar	19.5%	27.5%	8.0%	33.8%	-6.3%
Other	3.9%	3.4%	-0.5%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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)
Indian	1.5%	1.1%	-0.4%	3.1%	-2.0%
Other Asian	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
White	95.8%	98.5%	2.7%	81.4%	17.1%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.7% 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	95.8%	97.7%	1.9%	83.2%	14.5%
European Union	1.5%	0.8%	-0.7%	6.1%	-5.3%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	2.7%	1.1%	-1.6%	5.6%	-4.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.1%	97.7%	2.6%	83.2%	14.5%
10+ Years	0%	1.9%	1.9%	9.8%	-7.9%
2-5 Years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4.2%	0.4%	-3.8%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.2%	76.7%	10.5%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	12.4%	13.5%	-1.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	20.7%	37.2%	-16.5%
Christian	74.1%	46.2%	27.9%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	1.1%	1.7%	-0.6%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	3.4%	6.0%	-2.6%

Safety

Is Seaton Grove Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Seaton Grove was 7.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.0% lower than the Bold & Lea Green average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

Seaton Grove has the 5th lowest crime rate of 116 local areas in Bold & Lea Green and the 27th lowest crime rate of 602 local areas in St. Helens .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.4%.

🔎 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. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,100

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in WA9 5LP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 1/10 (very 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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Seaton Grove are based on 4 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 Seaton Grove, St. Helens, WA9 5LP

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA9 5LP

Average Price
£206,418

Semi-Detached
£206,418

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Seaton Grove

Average Price
£302,905

Semi-Detached
£302,905

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Seaton GroveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Seaton Grove, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£125,000	2025-07-30	£134,792
15 Seaton Grove, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2025-07-11	£183,317
6 Seaton Grove, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£67,000	2025-06-13	£74,186
13 Seaton Grove, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£186,500	2022-05-20	£219,818
8 Seaton Grove, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£201,000	2022-04-01	£246,010

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA9 5LP

Employment

WA9 5LP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 5LP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	90
Full-Time Employee	75
Part-Time Employee	23
Self-Employed	17
Other	6
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Looking after home or family	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Manufacturing	13
Construction	10
Education	9
Other	8
Information and communication	7
Administrative and support service activities	4
Real estate activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

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	1,749 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Nutgrove Methodist Primary School Govett Road , Nutgrove WA9 5NH	- not rated	482 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Nutgrove Methodist Aided Primary School Govett Road , Nutgrove WA9 5NH	- not rated	482 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Austin's RC Infant School Heath Street , WA9 5NJ	- not rated	583 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Austin's Catholic Primary School Heath Street , WA9 5NJ	3out of 4	583 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School Scholes Lane , WA9 5PA	- not rated	693 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Grange Park Community High School Broadway , WA10 3RY	- not rated	1,209 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Broadway Community High School Broadway , WA10 3RY	- not rated	1,209 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Sutton Academy Elton Head Road , WA9 5AU	3out of 4	1,992 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, A Specialist Technology College Scotchbarn Lane , L35 7JD	- not rated	2,109 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sutton High Sports College Elton Head Road , WA9 5AU	- not rated	2,126 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Carmel College Prescot Road , WA10 3AG	- not rated	1,832 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Helens College Water Street , WA10 1PP	- not rated	3,003 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Widnes and Runcorn Sixth Form College Cronton Lane , WA8 5WA	- not rated	5,045 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Briars Hey Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE	- not rated	2,832 yd	Secure units	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Crossley Manor Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE	- not rated	2,832 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tower College Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE	- not rated	2,834 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Robins Lane County Infant School Robins Lane , WA9 3NF	- not rated	2,939 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ash Meadow School Jubits Lane , St Helens WA9 4RT	- not rated	2,967 yd	Other independent special school	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
Reeve Court Retirement Village	Reeve Court Retirement Home, Reeve Court Retirement Village, Stratton Drive	354 yd
The Sweet Retreat	10 Elephant Lane	672 yd
Thatto Heath Crusaders	Thatto Heath Crusaders Club House, Close Street	733 yd
Bikers Bistro	Els Bistro, Millennium Motorcycle Centre, Aspinall Place	749 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Brown Edge Hotel	Brown Edge Hotel, 299-301 Nutgrove Road	228 yd
York Hotel	York Hotel, 96 Nutgrove Road	376 yd
The Elephant	The Elephant Hotel, 30 Elephant Lane	672 yd
Vine Tavern	16 Elephant Lane	677 yd
Thatto Heath Labour Club	135 Elephant Lane	760 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Buttylicious	Buttylicious, 26 Nutgrove Road	617 yd
Bamboo Garden	Bamboo Garden, 8 Nutgrove Road	662 yd
Miami Pizza	Miami Pizza, 5 Elephant Lane	707 yd
The Raj Indian Restaurant	The Raj Indian Restaurant, 7 Elephant Lane	707 yd
Chipmunk	Chipmunk, 150 Thatto Heath Road	732 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Nutgrove Mini Mart	136 Nutgrove Road		276 yd
Thriftys	22 Elephant Lane		682 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Thatto Heath Crusaders Arlfc (Crusader Park) CLOSE STREET	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	576 yd
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School ELTON HEAD ROAD	grass pitches	753 yd
Platts Field THE BROADS	grass pitches	919 yd
Eccleston Park Golf Club (Closed) ECCLESTON PARK GOLF COURSE ECCLESTON PARK GOLF COURSE ECCLESTON PARK DRIVE	golf	1,062 yd
Club Figure & Fitness (St Helens) (Closed) Lowfield Lane	health and fitness suite	1,081 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	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%

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	200 Mbit/s
Average download speed	218.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WA9 5LP