Postcode Analysis St. Helens, North West

FOSTERS GROVE, WA11 0DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOSTERS GROVE, WA11 0DA.

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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 0DA 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

No single demographic signal dominates WA11 0DA — age 49, 80% ownership, 9% 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 0DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fosters Grove, 0.5km from Blackbrook in Haydock. Administratively it sits within Blackbrook ward and the St Helens North constituency.

For families considering a move, WA11 0DA represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WA11 0DA 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 0DA. 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

£ 120,000

1 sales · Mean £ 120,000

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

WA11 0DA has low crime rates — 42 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 offences93
Criminal damage and arson14
Burglary9
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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St. Mary's Catholic Primary Blackbrook

Good426 pupils0.4 km
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Ashurst Primary School

Good223 pupils0.7 km
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St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy

Requires Improvement0.7 km
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Legh Vale Primary School

Good513 pupils1.1 km
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Pace

Good3 pupils1.3 km
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Merton Bank Primary School

Good209 pupils1.3 km
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Outwood Academy Haydock

Inadequate805 pupils1.4 km
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Mill Green School

Outstanding110 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.9 km
  • Premier0.6 km
  • Unit 6 Meat Company Ltd0.9 km
  • Spar0.1 km
  • DJ Food and Wine0.4 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Park Road Cafe1.0 km
  • St Mark's Centre0.7 km
  • Unit 8 Cafe0.9 km
  • The Source (St Marks Church)0.8 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Hollowood Chemists0.5 km
  • West End Superstore0.6 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Chain Lane Chippy0.9 km
  • Freddys0.4 km
  • Magic Chef0.4 km
  • Haydock Supper Bar0.2 km
  • Freddy's0.5 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Starting Gate0.9 km
  • The Owls Nest0.4 km
  • The Ship Inn0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Sankey Road0.1 km
  • Redwood Drive0.1 km
  • Redwood Drive0.1 km
  • West End Road0.2 km
  • Laurel Road0.2 km