Perth Avenue is in Thatto Heath, St. Helens and in St Helens district. WA9 5SL 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 Perth Avenue, Thatto Heath, St. Helens, WA9 5SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA9 5SW, WA9 5EJ, WA9 5SJ, WA9 5ES, WA9 5HW, WA9 5EH, WA9 5HP, WA9 5RU, WA9 5RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA9 5SL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.7% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.3% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 5SL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.3% 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 | 31.7% | 29.1% | -2.6% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.5% | 55.3% | 0.8% | 44.2% | 11.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 7% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 6.6% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 42.8% | 40.6% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 36.5% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 16.3% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 5.9% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 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 | 25.4% | 19.3% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 11.1% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 13.5% | -5.2% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 6.6% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 22.1% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 24.2% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -9.6% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.3% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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 | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.4% | 95.5% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 98.4% | 96.5% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 96.5% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88% | 76.7% | 11.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26% | 37.2% | -11.2% |
| Christian | 68.8% | 46.2% | 22.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Perth Avenue was 23.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.9% lower than the Bold & Lea Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Perth Avenue has the 19th lowest crime rate of 117 local areas in Bold & Lea Green and the 110th lowest crime rate of 606 local areas in St. Helens .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77 Perth Avenue, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-01-27 | £148,960 |
| 83 Perth Avenue, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £78,500 | 2018-08-10 | £120,006 |
| 77 Perth Avenue, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2017-10-13 | £141,239 |
| 69 Perth Avenue, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2016-06-03 | £129,716 |
| 77 Perth Avenue, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2012-07-27 | £138,783 |
WA9 5SL 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 5SL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainhill Community Nursery Deepdale Drive , Rainhill L35 4NW | 4out of 4 | 2,653 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thatto Heath Community Primary School Hobart Street , Thatto Heath WA9 5QX | 3out of 4 | 433 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Austin's Catholic Primary School Heath Street , WA9 5NJ | 2out of 4 | 929 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nutgrove Methodist Primary School Govett Road , Nutgrove WA9 5NH | 4out of 4 | 985 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Vianney Catholic Primary School Elton Head Road , Sutton Heath WA9 5BT | 2out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaves Primary School Eaves Lane , Marshalls Cross WA9 3UB | 3out of 4 | 2,038 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 | 1,686 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Mill Brow , Eccleston WA10 4QH | 2out of 4 | 2,774 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainhill High School Warrington Road , Rainhill L35 6NY | 3out of 4 | 3,136 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic High School Berrys Lane , Sutton WA9 3HE | 3out of 4 | 3,482 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cowley International College Hard Lane , WA10 6PN | 3out of 4 | 3,512 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,891 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helens College Water Street , WA10 1PP | - not rated | 1,972 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 | 2,560 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Green School Lansbury Avenue , Parr WA9 1BU | 4out of 4 | 3,603 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansbury Bridge School Lansbury Avenue , Parr WA9 1TB | 3out of 4 | 3,659 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower College Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE | - not rated | 3,754 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pace Derbyshire Hill Road , WA9 2LH | 3out of 4 | 4,238 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shap Ltd | Sherdley House, Sherdley Road | 479 yd | |
| Thatto Heath Crusaders | Thatto Heath Crusaders Club House, Close Street | 524 yd | |
| The Sweet Retreat | 10 Elephant Lane | 881 yd | |
| Bikers Bistro | Els Bistro, Millennium Motorcycle Centre, Aspinall Place | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thatto Heath Labour Club | 135 Elephant Lane | 488 yd | |
| The Elephant | The Elephant Hotel, 30 Elephant Lane | 812 yd | |
| Vine Tavern | 16 Elephant Lane | 855 yd | |
| Boars Head | 675 Elton Head Road | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria's Plaice | Marias Plaice, 71 Elephant Lane | 641 yd | |
| Miami Pizza | Miami Pizza, 5 Elephant Lane | 831 yd | |
| The Raj Indian Restaurant | The Raj Indian Restaurant, 7 Elephant Lane | 831 yd | |
| Master Wok | 135 Crossley Road | 871 yd | |
| Bosh Burgers | 120-122 Thatto Heath Road | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thriftys | 22 Elephant Lane | 813 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thatto Heath Crusaders Arlfc (Crusader Park) CLOSE STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 647 yd |
| Sherdley Park Golf Course SHERDLEY PARK MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE SHERDLEY PARK MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE SHERDLEY ROAD | golf | 807 yd |
| Platts Field THE BROADS | grass pitches | 862 yd |
| St John Vianney Catholic Primary School ELTON HEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,057 yd |
| Ravenhead Social Club ALEXANDRA DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,063 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 | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 181 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.