Postcode Analysis St. Helens, North West

CAUNCE AVENUE, WA11 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAUNCE AVENUE, WA11 0BU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

259

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 34,500 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA11 0BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WA11 0BU spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. £191k 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 0BU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Caunce Avenue, 0.6km from Blackbrook in Haydock. Administratively it sits within Blackbrook ward and the St Helens North constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £191k.

Census 2021 statistics for WA11 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00034581 (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 0BU. The average age is 51.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 130,000

3 sales · Mean £ 148,666

Detached

£ 147,500

1 sales · Mean £ 147,500

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

WA11 0BU has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences54
Public order7
Shoplifting6
Possession of weapons6
Burglary6

school Local Schools

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Legh Vale Primary School

Good513 pupils0.3 km
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Outwood Academy Haydock

Inadequate805 pupils0.5 km
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Grange Valley Primary School

Outstanding287 pupils1.1 km
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St. Mary's Catholic Primary Blackbrook

Good426 pupils1.4 km
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Pace

Good3 pupils1.5 km
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Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School

Good207 pupils1.5 km
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Broad Oak Community Primary School

Good654 pupils1.5 km
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St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy

Requires Improvement1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • St Mark's Centre0.5 km
  • The Source (St Marks Church)0.5 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Hollowood Chemists0.7 km
  • West End Superstore0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Spar1.0 km
  • Blossoms Deli0.6 km
  • Clipsley Lane Convenience0.5 km
  • Go Local Extra (tsp sai stores)0.5 km
  • Sams Wines0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Owls Nest0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Haydock Supper Bar0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Garswood2.9 km
  • St Helens Central3.2 km
  • Earlestown3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Whiteside Road0.1 km
  • Wagon Lane0.2 km
  • Wagon Lane0.2 km
  • Harty Road0.3 km
  • Whitehouse Close0.4 km