Postcode Analysis St. Helens, North West

FOLDS ROAD, WA11 0DQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

279

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 32,200 /yr

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Employed

49%

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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9/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. WA11 0DQ's low deprivation rank, 84% ownership, and £490k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

WA11 0DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Folds Road, 0.6km from Blackbrook in Haydock. Administratively it sits within Parr ward and the St Helens North constituency.

For serious buyers, WA11 0DQ is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £490k. 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 0DQ are sourced from Output Area E00034557 (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 0DQ. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 490,000

2 sales · Mean £ 490,000

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

WA11 0DQ has low crime rates — 13 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 offences15
Burglary9
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy

Requires Improvement0.7 km
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St. Mary's Catholic Primary Blackbrook

Good426 pupils0.8 km
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Pace

Good3 pupils0.9 km
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Broad Oak Community Primary School

Good654 pupils1.1 km
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Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School

Good207 pupils1.1 km
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Legh Vale Primary School

Good513 pupils1.1 km
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Ashurst Primary School

Good223 pupils1.1 km
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Mill Green School

Outstanding110 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Ashtons Green Butchers1.0 km
  • Premier0.8 km
  • Saints News & General0.9 km
  • Spar0.5 km
  • DJ Food and Wine0.7 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • St Mark's Centre0.9 km
  • Parr Sports & Community Centre0.9 km
  • Parr Childrens Centre1.0 km
  • The Source (St Marks Church)1.0 km
  • St Peter's Church0.7 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Hollowood Chemists0.7 km
  • West End Superstore0.7 km
  • Premier0.8 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Broad Oak Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Freddys0.7 km
  • Magic Chef0.7 km
  • The Master Fryer Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Manor Chippy0.8 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Owls Nest0.7 km
  • The Horseshoe Hotel0.8 km
  • The Ship Inn0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Helens Central2.4 km
  • St Helens Junction2.9 km
  • St Helens3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Laurel Road0.3 km
  • Redwood Drive0.3 km
  • Redwood Drive0.4 km
  • Holly Road0.4 km
  • Sankey Road0.4 km