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.
CATHERINE WAY, WA11 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CATHERINE WAY, WA11 0AL.
261
44
£ 34,500 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St. Mary's Catholic Primary Blackbrook
Legh Vale Primary School
Ashurst Primary School
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy
Outwood Academy Haydock
Pace
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Ship Inn0.4 km
- The Owls Nest0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Freddy's0.8 km
- Haydock Supper Bar0.2 km
- Freddys0.8 km
- Magic Chef0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Source (St Marks Church)0.5 km
- St Mark's Centre0.4 km
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
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Postcode Profile: WA110AL · Data under Open Government Licence