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St. Helens, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

St. Helens is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,213. Elevation: 89 ft (27 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,213 Population 345/sq mi density
89 ft Elevation 27 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
31.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$39,604 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$39,604 median income, 5.7% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$322,467 home value, $990/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population1,213
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density345/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 3%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$39,604
Per Capita$39,604
Unemployment5.7%

Housing

C
Home Value$322,467
Rent$990
Ownership68.4%
Housing Units485

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain31.7 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation89 ft (27 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.4%
High School+45.4%

Community

Population1,213
Population Density345 / sq mi
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Coordinates50.6969°, -1.1116°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation31.7 inches (805 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$39,604
Median Age51.3 years

About St. Helens

St. Helens is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,213. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

St. Helens has a population of 1,213 with a density of 345 people per square mile, spread across 3.5 square miles. The median age is 51.3 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.5% female and 48.5% male. The city is predominantly White (2.9%), with 1.5% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.7% of residents. 6.0% of the population are veterans. 6.7% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

1,213
Total Population
345
People / sq mi
51.3yrs
Median Age
32% above United Kingdom avg
3.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.7%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.3%

Social Characteristics

St. Helens vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in St. Helens is $39,604, which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,604. The average weekly wage is $762, 47% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 110 business establishments. 22.3% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: St. Helens vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$39,604
47% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$39,604
Avg Weekly Wage$762

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.7%
58% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)110

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone51.3%
Public Transit4.5%
Work from Home22.3%

Walkability

The median home value in St. Helens is $322,467, 14% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $990 (15% below the national average of $1,163). 68.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 485 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$322,467
14% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$990
15% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership68.4%
Owner-Occupied68.4%
Renter-Occupied31.6%
Housing Units485

Property Tax

St. Helens experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 278 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below United Kingdom avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²)
Population Density345/sq mi
Coordinates50.6969°N, 1.1116°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"
17% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.66"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

29 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.0 on May 19, 2019.

Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 121 km
Nov 30, 1994 17 km N of Courseulles-sur-Mer, France M4.1 143 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 69 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 138 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 138 km
Sep 23, 2003 41 km WNW of Étretat, France M3.6 109 km
Sep 24, 2003 22 km WNW of Cauville-sur-Mer, France M3.5 131 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 81 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 138 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 18 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 129 km
Nov 26, 1991 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France M3.0 76 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 55 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 106 km
Jan 27, 2015 1 km ENE of Winchester, United Kingdom M2.9 44 km
Mar 18, 2001 8 km W of Marlborough, United Kingdom M2.9 97 km
Jul 16, 2005 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom M2.9 61 km
Mar 23, 1998 11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom M2.9 110 km
Apr 20, 2000 5 km ESE of Grandcamp-Maisy, France M2.8 148 km
Dec 31, 1992 38 km WNW of Étretat, France M2.8 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2011 PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND Avalanche 0.4 m 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 3.6 in
February 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in

St. Helens has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 41°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.7").

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27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 19% below the national average of 33.7%. 45.4% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.4%
19% below United Kingdom avg
High School+45.4%
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density345/sq mi
Total Area3.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone51.3%
Public Transit4.5%
Work from Home22.3%

Schools in St. Helens

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Helens Primary School
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Radio Stations near St. Helens

13 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
60s Swinging Radio classic hits 60s 70a 80s, israeli pop oldies MP3 96 kbps
Swinging radio 60s 60s, sixties MP3 96 kbps
Isle of Wight Radio MP3 128 kbps
Express FM Radio MP3 128 kbps
Christmas Radio (MP3) christmas music MP3 128 kbps
Angel Radio (HQ) nostalgia, oldies MP3 96 kbps
Capital FM South Coast 103.2 commercial, pop MP3 128 kbps
Angel Radio MP3 96 kbps
Outreach Radio AAC 32 kbps
Southampton Hospital Radio MP3 128 kbps
HearMe - Classic Rock classic rock MP3
Shine Radio AAC+ 96 kbps
Winchester Radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in St. Helens

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bembridge Heritage Centre
Brading Railway Heritage Centre
Bursledon Brickworks
Bursledon Brickworks
Carisbrooke Castle Museum
Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum
City Museum
Cowes Maritime Museum
Cumberland House Natural History Museum
D-Day Museum
Dinosaur Isle
Eastney Beam Engine House
Eastney Gas Engine House
Emsworth Museum
Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower
Fort Brockhurst
Fort Nelson
Genesis Expo
Gosport Museum
Hovercraft Museum
Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum
Isle of Wight Glass Museum
Isle of Wight Postal Museum
Isle of Wight Steam Railway
Landing Craft LCT 7074
Lilliput Doll and Toy Museum
Little Woodham Living History Village
Little Woodham Living History Village
Longshoreman's Museum
Mary Rose Museum
Motoring in Miniature - On Tour
Museum of Island History
Newport Roman Villa
Old Town Hall
Osborne House Swiss Cottage Museum
Royal Military Police Museum
Royal Naval Museum
Royal Navy Submarine Museum
Royal Victoria Hospital Museum
Royal Victoria Hospital Museum
Ryde District Heritage Centre
Sir Max Aitken Museum
Southsea Castle
St Thomas Church (Heritage Centre)
The Diving Museum
The Gallery
The National Poo Museum
The Shipwreck Centre
The Wight Military and Heritage Museum
Train Story
Ventnor Heritage Museum
West End Museum
West End Museum
Westbury Manor Museum
Wight Aviation Museum
WW1 Remembrance Centre

Libraries in St. Helens

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alderman Lacey Library0.0
Alderman Lacey Library0.0
Beddow Library0.0
Bembridge Library0.0
Bitterne Library0.0
Bridgemary Library0.0
Bridgemary Library0.0
Bridgemary Library0.0
Carnegie Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Cosham Library0.0
Cowes Library0.0
East Cowes Community Library0.0
Elson Library0.0
Emsworth Library0.0
Fareham Library0.0
Gosport Discovery Centre0.0
Gosport Discovery Centre0.0
Havant Library0.0
Havant Library0.0
Hayling Island Library0.0
Hedge End Library0.0
Horndean Library0.0
Leigh Park Library0.0
Lockswood Library0.0
Lord Louis Library0.0
Netley Library0.0
Niton Library0.0
North End Library0.0
North End Library0.0
Portchester Library0.0
Portchester Library0.0
Ryde Library0.0
Ryde Library0.0
Sandown Library0.0
Shanklin Community Library0.0
Southbourne Library0.0
Southsea LIbrary0.0
Southsea LIbrary0.0
Stubbington Library0.0
Thornhill Library0.0
Thornhill Library0.0
University of Portsmouth Library0.0
Ventnor Library0.0
Waterlooville Library and Learning Centre0.0
West End Library0.0
West End Library0.0
Wittering Library0.0

Farmers Markets in St. Helens

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bumbles
Chesapeake Mill
Fareham Market
Fareham Market
Ryde Market
Ryde Market
Waterlooville Pop up Shop

Cafes in St. Helens

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baywatch on the Beach
Sage Coffee House
The Best Dressed Crab
The Duver Cafe
The View

Monuments in St. Helens

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

St Helen's Old Church (ruin)

Golf Courses in St. Helens

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Priory Bay Hotel Golf Course

Breweries in St. Helens

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Fallen Acorn Brewing Co
Fallen Acorn Brewing Co
Goddards Brewery
Irving Brewers
Irving Brewers
Isle of Wight Brewery Ltd
Make Make
Make Make
Staggeringly Good
Staggeringly Good
The Emsworth Brewery
The Emsworth Brewery
The Emsworth Brewery
The Southsea Brewing Company
The Southsea Brewing Company
Urban Island
Urban Island
Wight Knuckle Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in St. Helens

TeamLeagueDivision
Utilita Bowl

Ski Resorts Near St. Helens

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Southampton Alpine Centre 0.0 $0

Airports Near St. Helens

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Blackbushe AirportBBSMedium Airport
Bournemouth AirportBOHMedium Airport
Farnborough AirportFABMedium Airport
Lasham AirfieldMedium Airport
MoD Boscombe DownMedium Airport
RAF OdihamODHMedium Airport
Southampton AirportSOUMedium Airport
Barton Ashes AirstripSmall Airport
Batchley Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Baynard's Park AirstripSmall Airport
Bembridge AirportBBPSmall Airport
Bere Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Berry Grove Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Binstead AirfieldSmall Airport
Bognor Regis Lec AirfieldSmall Airport
Bossington AirstripSmall Airport
Bowden Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bowford Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Brimpton AirfieldSmall Airport
Brockwood Bottom Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Brooklands AerodromeSmall Airport
Chilbolton AirfieldSmall Airport
Chilsfold Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Clench Common AirfieldSmall Airport
Colemore Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Colthrop Manor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Denford Manor AirstripSmall Airport
Dunsfold AerodromeSmall Airport
Englefield AirstripSmall Airport
Fairoaks AirportSmall Airport
Farley Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Fowler's Field AirstripSmall Airport
Fowler's Field AirstripSmall Airport
Freshwater Fruit Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Frieslands Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Goldstone Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Goodwood AerodromeQUGSmall Airport
Greenlease Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Hadfold Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Hatchgate Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Herridge Gallops / Collingbourne Ducis AirfieldSmall Airport
Hill Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Hill Top Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Homestead Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Hopkiln Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Idsworth AirstripSmall Airport
Isle of Wight/Sandown AirportSmall Airport
Lower Upham AirfieldSmall Airport
Manor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Manor House Farm AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in St. Helens

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
St Helens Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in St. Helens

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Catherine-by-the-Green
St Helens Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About St. Helens

What is the population of St. Helens?

St. Helens has a population of 1,213 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 345 people per square mile, spread across 3.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.5% female and 48.5% male.

Is St. Helens expensive to live in?

The median household income is $39,604, 47% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $322,467 (14% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $990 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in St. Helens?

St. Helens has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.7 inches.

How is the job market in St. Helens?

The unemployment rate in St. Helens is 5.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $762. There are 110 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in St. Helens?

The median home value in St. Helens is $322,467. For renters, the median monthly rent is $990. The homeownership rate is 68.4%.

How are the schools in St. Helens?

27.4% of adults in St. Helens hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 45.4% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of St. Helens?

The racial and ethnic makeup of St. Helens is 2.9% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.5% Asian. 97.7% of residents speak only English at home. 6.0% of the population are military veterans. 6.7% of residents have a disability.

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