Postcode Analysis St. Helens, North West

THE CLOSE, WA11 0BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE CLOSE, WA11 0BZ.

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Population

247

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 34,500 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA11 0BZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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1/10
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3/10
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7/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

WA11 0BZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £134k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

WA11 0BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Close, 0.4km from Blackbrook in Haydock. Administratively it sits within Blackbrook ward and the St Helens North constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £134k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WA11 0BZ are sourced from Output Area E00034550 (shared with 10 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 0BZ. The average age is 48.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 137,000

5 sales · Mean £ 134,690

Terraced

£ 130,000

3 sales · Mean £ 131,666

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

WA11 0BZ has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences43
Burglary10
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson7
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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St. Mary's Catholic Primary Blackbrook

Good426 pupils0.5 km
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St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy

Requires Improvement0.7 km
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Ashurst Primary School

Good223 pupils0.8 km
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Legh Vale Primary School

Good513 pupils1.0 km
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Pace

Good3 pupils1.2 km
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Outwood Academy Haydock

Inadequate805 pupils1.4 km
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Merton Bank Primary School

Good209 pupils1.4 km
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Broad Oak Community Primary School

Good654 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Bargain Booze1.0 km
  • Premier0.7 km
  • Unit 6 Meat Company Ltd1.0 km
  • Spar0.2 km
  • DJ Food and Wine0.5 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • St Mark's Centre0.7 km
  • Unit 8 Cafe1.0 km
  • The Source (St Marks Church)0.8 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Hollowood Chemists0.4 km
  • West End Superstore0.6 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Freddys0.5 km
  • Magic Chef0.5 km
  • Haydock Supper Bar0.2 km
  • Freddy's0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Starting Gate1.0 km
  • The Owls Nest0.4 km
  • The Ship Inn0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Helens Central2.3 km
  • St Helens Junction3.2 km
  • St Helens3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Redwood Drive0.1 km
  • Laurel Road0.1 km
  • Redwood Drive0.1 km
  • Sankey Road0.1 km
  • Waine Street0.2 km