Postcode Analysis St. Helens, North West

FOLDS ROAD, WA11 0DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOLDS ROAD, WA11 0DG.

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Population

328

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 32,200 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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10/10
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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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6/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WA11 0DG — age 43, 85% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

WA11 0DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Folds Road, 0.3km from Blackbrook in Haydock. Administratively it sits within Parr ward and the St Helens North constituency.

For families considering a move, WA11 0DG represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £210k. 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 0DG are sourced from Output Area E00034556 (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 0DG. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 210,000

1 sales · Mean £ 210,000

Detached

£ 160,000

1 sales · Mean £ 160,000

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

WA11 0DG has low crime rates — 20 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 offences45
Criminal damage and arson10
Burglary10
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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St. Mary's Catholic Primary Blackbrook

Good426 pupils0.6 km
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St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy

Requires Improvement0.8 km
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Ashurst Primary School

Good223 pupils0.9 km
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Legh Vale Primary School

Good513 pupils0.9 km
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Pace

Good3 pupils1.2 km
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Outwood Academy Haydock

Inadequate805 pupils1.2 km
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Broad Oak Community Primary School

Good654 pupils1.4 km
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Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School

Good207 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Premier0.8 km
  • Spar0.3 km
  • DJ Food and Wine0.6 km
  • T.A.N.G.O.+ Food Pantry0.6 km
  • M and S Late Shop1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • St Mark's Centre0.6 km
  • The Source (St Marks Church)0.7 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Hollowood Chemists0.4 km
  • West End Superstore0.5 km
  • Lidl1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Freddys0.6 km
  • Magic Chef0.6 km
  • Haydock Supper Bar0.2 km
  • Freddy's0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Helens Central2.5 km
  • St Helens Junction3.2 km
  • Garswood3.3 km

Bus Stops

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