Foxwood is in St Helens and in St Helens district. WA9 5UH 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 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Foxwood, St Helens, WA9 5UH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA9 5UG, WA9 5UB, WA9 5UD, WA9 5UQ, WA9 5UJ, WA9 5UA, WA9 5UL, WA9 5UE, WA9 5JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA9 5UH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.3% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.7% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 5UH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.8% 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 | 22.8% | 35.3% | 12.5% | 37.9% | -2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.3% | 54.8% | -9.5% | 44.2% | 10.6% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 5.6% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 54.6% | 58.2% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 9.8% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 29.9% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 10.2% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -3.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 5UH this area, 7.9% 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 | 9.1% | 7.9% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.7% | 11.8% | -8.9% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 14.2% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 4.3% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 22.8% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.4% | 36.2% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 2.4% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.7% | 95.6% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 94.8% | 95.6% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 96% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.6% | 76.7% | 14.9% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20% | 37.2% | -17.2% |
| Christian | 75% | 46.2% | 28.8% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Foxwood was 3.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.3% lower than the Eccleston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Foxwood has the lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Eccleston and the 2nd lowest crime rate of 602 local areas in St. Helens .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 Foxwood, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2026-02-09 | £235,000 |
| 19 Foxwood, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-03-27 | £235,639 |
| 81 Foxwood, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-06-27 | £168,939 |
| 51 Foxwood, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2024-06-17 | £223,000 |
| 69 Foxwood, St Helens, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £166,500 | 2021-07-16 | £214,374 |
WA9 5UH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainhill Community Nursery Deepdale Drive , Rainhill L35 4NW | 4out of 4 | 2,028 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutgrove Methodist Primary School Govett Road , Nutgrove WA9 5NH | - not rated | 516 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nutgrove Methodist Aided Primary School Govett Road , Nutgrove WA9 5NH | - not rated | 516 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Scholes Lane , WA9 5PA | - not rated | 576 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Austin's RC Infant School Heath Street , WA9 5NJ | - not rated | 602 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Austin's Catholic Primary School Heath Street , WA9 5NJ | 3out of 4 | 602 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Park Community High School Broadway , WA10 3RY | - not rated | 812 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadway Community High School Broadway , WA10 3RY | - not rated | 812 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, A Specialist Technology College Scotchbarn Lane , L35 7JD | - not rated | 1,635 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School Cumber Lane , Whiston L35 2XG | - not rated | 2,162 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy Cumber Lane , Whiston L35 2XG | 2out of 4 | 2,206 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,448 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helens College Water Street , WA10 1PP | - not rated | 3,130 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Widnes and Runcorn Sixth Form College Cronton Lane , WA8 5WA | - not rated | 5,331 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briars Hey Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE | - not rated | 3,021 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossley Manor Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE | - not rated | 3,021 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower College Mill Lane , Rainhill L35 6NE | - not rated | 3,040 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robins Lane County Infant School Robins Lane , WA9 3NF | - not rated | 3,435 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Meadow School Jubits Lane , St Helens WA9 4RT | - not rated | 3,531 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reeve Court Retirement Village | Reeve Court Retirement Home, Reeve Court Retirement Village, Stratton Drive | 555 yd | |
| The Sweet Retreat | 10 Elephant Lane | 759 yd | |
| Bikers Bistro | Els Bistro, Millennium Motorcycle Centre, Aspinall Place | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Edge Hotel | Brown Edge Hotel, 299-301 Nutgrove Road | 358 yd | |
| York Hotel | York Hotel, 96 Nutgrove Road | 385 yd | |
| Vine Tavern | 16 Elephant Lane | 781 yd | |
| The Elephant | The Elephant Hotel, 30 Elephant Lane | 810 yd | |
| Black Horse Inn | Black Horse Hotel, 70 Rainhill Road | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Season | 87 Upland Road | 664 yd | |
| Buttylicious | Buttylicious, 26 Nutgrove Road | 677 yd | |
| Bamboo Garden | Bamboo Garden, 8 Nutgrove Road | 706 yd | |
| Chipmunk | Chipmunk, 150 Thatto Heath Road | 749 yd | |
| Garlic Spice | 160 Thatto Heath Road | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nutgrove Mini Mart | 136 Nutgrove Road | 379 yd | |
| Thriftys | 22 Elephant Lane | 814 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Portico Vine Arlfc The Scholes | grass pitches | 594 yd |
| Eccleston Park Golf Club (Closed) ECCLESTON PARK GOLF COURSE ECCLESTON PARK GOLF COURSE ECCLESTON PARK DRIVE | golf | 657 yd |
| Cowley Language College (Closed) Broadway | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 811 yd |
| Broadway Leisure Centre (Closed) Broadway | 890 yd | |
| Broadway Badminton Centre BROADWAY | 902 yd | |
| Thatto Heath Kgv Playing Fields Broadway | grass pitches | 950 yd |
| Thatto Heath Crusaders Arlfc (Crusader Park) CLOSE STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,079 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 | 74 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.