Postcode Analysis St. Helens, North West

CATHERINE WAY, WA11 0AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CATHERINE WAY, WA11 0AL.

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Population

261

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 34,500 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WA11 0AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

WA11 0AL is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WA11 0AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Catherine Way, 0.2km from Blackbrook in Haydock. Administratively it sits within Blackbrook ward and the St Helens North constituency.

For families considering a move, WA11 0AL represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for WA11 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00034538 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA11 0AL. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WA11 0AL has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences55
Criminal damage and arson10
Burglary10
Other theft6
Anti-social behaviour5

school Local Schools

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St. Mary's Catholic Primary Blackbrook

Good426 pupils0.7 km
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Legh Vale Primary School

Good513 pupils0.8 km
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Ashurst Primary School

Good223 pupils0.9 km
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St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy

Requires Improvement1.1 km
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Outwood Academy Haydock

Inadequate805 pupils1.1 km
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Pace

Good3 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Spar0.3 km
  • Sams Wines1.0 km
  • DJ Food and Wine0.8 km
  • T.A.N.G.O.+ Food Pantry0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Ship Inn0.4 km
  • The Owls Nest0.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Freddy's0.8 km
  • Haydock Supper Bar0.2 km
  • Freddys0.8 km
  • Magic Chef0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Source (St Marks Church)0.5 km
  • St Mark's Centre0.4 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Hollowood Chemists0.1 km
  • West End Superstore0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Helens Central2.7 km
  • Garswood3.0 km
  • St Helens3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • School Street0.1 km
  • Old Whint Road0.1 km
  • Park Street0.1 km
  • Waine Street0.1 km
  • Waine Street0.2 km