South Street is in Thatto Heath, St. Helens and in St Helens district. WA9 5PZ is located in the Thatto Heath 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 South Street, Thatto Heath, St. Helens, WA9 5PZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA9 5NJ, WA9 5QE, WA9 5PJ, WA9 5QA, WA9 5PH, WA9 5QF, WA9 5JJ, WA9 5PL, WA9 5QD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA9 5PZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% 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 | 53.2% | 53.9% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 46.8% | 46.1% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.9% | 34.2% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.5% | 35.9% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -8.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 15.8% | 7.1% | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| Widowed | 13.4% | 10.7% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.1% | 39.1% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 29.2% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 18.1% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 11.1% | 3.7% | 4.0% | 7.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 | 29.9% | 26.7% | -3.2% | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 9.7% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 16.5% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 12.3% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 23.3% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 5.9% | 5.9% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 3.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| White | 99% | 97.4% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
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 | 98.7% | 95.2% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 95.9% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 18.7% | 13.5% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.5% | 37.2% | -9.7% |
| Christian | 66.5% | 46.2% | 20.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Street was 102.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.2% lower than the Bold & Lea Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South Street has the 43rd highest crime rate of 117 local areas in Bold & Lea Green and the 176th highest crime rate of 606 local areas in St. Helens .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 South Street, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-05-06 | £168,055 |
| 61 South Street, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2024-11-22 | £88,581 |
| 80 South Street, St Helens, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-03-24 | £129,776 |
| 78 South Street, St Helens, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £400 | 2023-11-29 | £407 |
| 78 South Street, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2023-11-01 | £83,915 |
WA9 5PZ 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 5PZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 80 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,269 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Austin's Catholic Primary School Heath Street , WA9 5NJ | 2out of 4 | 60 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nutgrove Methodist Primary School Govett Road , Nutgrove WA9 5NH | 4out of 4 | 64 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thatto Heath Community Primary School Hobart Street , Thatto Heath WA9 5QX | 3out of 4 | 532 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Vianney Catholic Primary School Elton Head Road , Sutton Heath WA9 5BT | 2out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longton Lane Community Primary School Longton Lane , Rainhill L35 8PB | 3out of 4 | 1,734 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,241 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Mill Brow , Eccleston WA10 4QH | 2out of 4 | 2,671 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy Cumber Lane , Whiston L35 2XG | - not rated | 2,759 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainhill High School Warrington Road , Rainhill L35 6NY | 3out of 4 | 2,827 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Prescot School Knowsley Park Lane , Prescot L34 3NB | 1out of 4 | 3,769 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel College Prescot Road , WA10 3AG | - not rated | 1,356 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helens College Water Street , WA10 1PP | - not rated | 2,591 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launchpad Centre College Street , WA10 1UH | 3out of 4 | 3,206 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower College Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE | - not rated | 3,346 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Green School Lansbury Avenue , Parr WA9 1BU | 4out of 4 | 4,528 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansbury Bridge School Lansbury Avenue , Parr WA9 1TB | 3out of 4 | 4,586 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pace Derbyshire Hill Road , WA9 2LH | 3out of 4 | 5,165 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sweet Retreat | 10 Elephant Lane | 188 yd | |
| Bikers Bistro | Els Bistro, Millennium Motorcycle Centre, Aspinall Place | 270 yd | |
| Thatto Heath Crusaders | Thatto Heath Crusaders Club House, Close Street | 679 yd | |
| Reeve Court Retirement Village | Reeve Court Retirement Home, Reeve Court Retirement Village, Stratton Drive | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vine Tavern | 16 Elephant Lane | 194 yd | |
| The Elephant | The Elephant Hotel, 30 Elephant Lane | 198 yd | |
| York Hotel | York Hotel, 96 Nutgrove Road | 267 yd | |
| Thatto Heath Labour Club | 135 Elephant Lane | 443 yd | |
| Brown Edge Hotel | Brown Edge Hotel, 299-301 Nutgrove Road | 486 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttylicious | Buttylicious, 26 Nutgrove Road | 141 yd | |
| Bamboo Garden | Bamboo Garden, 8 Nutgrove Road | 183 yd | |
| Miami Pizza | Miami Pizza, 5 Elephant Lane | 226 yd | |
| The Raj Indian Restaurant | The Raj Indian Restaurant, 7 Elephant Lane | 226 yd | |
| Chipmunk | Chipmunk, 150 Thatto Heath Road | 253 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thriftys | 22 Elephant Lane | 207 yd | |
| Nutgrove Mini Mart | 136 Nutgrove Road | 335 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thatto Heath Crusaders Arlfc (Crusader Park) CLOSE STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 560 yd |
| Cowley Language College (Closed) Broadway | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 875 yd |
| Broadway Leisure Centre (Closed) Broadway | 906 yd | |
| Broadway Badminton Centre BROADWAY | 912 yd | |
| St John Vianney Catholic Primary School ELTON HEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,021 yd |
| Thatto Heath Kgv Playing Fields Broadway | grass pitches | 1,042 yd |
| Portico Vine Arlfc The Scholes | grass pitches | 1,056 yd |
| Platts Field THE BROADS | grass pitches | 1,069 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.