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
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People
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| Population | 1,213 |
| Population Density | 345 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.6969°, -1.1116° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.7 inches (805 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $39,604 |
| Median Age | 51.3 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.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
St. Helens vs United Kingdom Average
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
| Unemployment | 5.7% |
| 58% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 110 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 51.3% |
| Public Transit | 4.5% |
| Work from Home | 22.3% |
Walkability
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
| Homeownership | 68.4% |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.6% |
| Housing Units | 485 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 345/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.6969°N, 1.1116°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.4% |
| 19% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 45.4% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 345/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.5 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 51.3% |
| Public Transit | 4.5% |
| Work from Home | 22.3% |
Schools in St. Helens
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Helens Primary School | — | — | — | — |
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
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderman Lacey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Alderman Lacey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beddow Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bembridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bitterne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bridgemary Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bridgemary Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bridgemary Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Carnegie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cosham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cowes Library | 0.0 | |||||
| East Cowes Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Elson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Emsworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fareham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gosport Discovery Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Gosport Discovery Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Havant Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Havant Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hayling Island Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hedge End Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Horndean Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leigh Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lockswood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lord Louis Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Netley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Niton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| North End Library | 0.0 | |||||
| North End Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Portchester Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Portchester Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ryde Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ryde Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sandown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shanklin Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Southbourne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Southsea LIbrary | 0.0 | |||||
| Southsea LIbrary | 0.0 | |||||
| Stubbington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thornhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thornhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| University of Portsmouth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ventnor Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Waterlooville Library and Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| West End Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West End Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wittering Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in St. Helens
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Monuments in St. Helens
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in St. Helens
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in St. Helens
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Blackbushe Airport | BBS | Medium Airport |
| Bournemouth Airport | BOH | Medium Airport |
| Farnborough Airport | FAB | Medium Airport |
| Lasham Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| MoD Boscombe Down | — | Medium Airport |
| RAF Odiham | ODH | Medium Airport |
| Southampton Airport | SOU | Medium Airport |
| Barton Ashes Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Batchley Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Baynard's Park Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bembridge Airport | BBP | Small Airport |
| Bere Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Berry Grove Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Binstead Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bognor Regis Lec Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bossington Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bowden Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bowford Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Brimpton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brockwood Bottom Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Brooklands Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Chilbolton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chilsfold Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Clench Common Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Colemore Farm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Colthrop Manor Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Denford Manor Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Dunsfold Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Englefield Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fairoaks Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Farley Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fowler's Field Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fowler's Field Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Freshwater Fruit Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Frieslands Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Goldstone Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Goodwood Aerodrome | QUG | Small Airport |
| Greenlease Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hadfold Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hatchgate Farm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Herridge Gallops / Collingbourne Ducis Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hill Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hill Top Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Homestead Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hopkiln Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Idsworth Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Isle of Wight/Sandown Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lower Upham Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Manor Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Manor House Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in St. Helens
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| St Helens Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in St. Helens
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St Catherine-by-the-Green | |
| St Helens Church |
Quick Facts
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Get ReportFrequently 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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