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St Helens, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

St Helens is a large city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 183,200. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

3.4 /5.0
B Good
183,200 Population 3,479/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
53.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$47,379 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$47,379 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$220,726 home value, $1,184/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population183,200
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density3,479/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 3%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,379
Per Capita$47,379
Unemployment5.4%

Housing

A
Home Value$220,726
Rent$1,184
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units73,280

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain53.6 in/yr
Sunny Days210/yr
Elevation102 ft (31 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.2%
High School+44.5%

Community

Population183,200
Population Density3,479 / sq mi
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Coordinates53.4500°, -2.7333°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation53.6 inches (1,361 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.9 inches (23 cm)
Median Household Income$47,379
Median Age43.2 years

About St Helens

St Helens is a large city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 183,200. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

St Helens has a population of 183,200 with a density of 3,479 people per square mile, spread across 52.7 square miles. The median age is 43.2 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.9% female and 49.1% male. The city is predominantly White (2.9%), with 1.8% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 96.8% of residents. 4.2% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 7.5% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

183,200
Total Population
3,479
People / sq mi
43.2yrs
Median Age
11% above United Kingdom avg
52.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 96.8%
23% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 3.2%

Social Characteristics

St Helens vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in St Helens is $47,379, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,379 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $911, 36% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 53 business establishments, including 11 restaurants. 23.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: St Helens vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$47,379
37% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$47,379
Avg Weekly Wage$911

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.4%
50% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)53

Business (County)

Restaurants11
Healthcare17
Retail5

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone57.1%
Public Transit4.7%
Work from Home23.0%

Walkability

The median home value in St Helens is $220,726, 22% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,184 (2% above the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 73,280 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$220,726
22% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,184
2% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units73,280

Property Tax

Climate in St Helens

St Helens has an average annual temperature of 10.3°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.7°C), the coldest is Jan (4.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 832 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.8°C / 41°F 2.3° / 7.2° 67.2
Feb 5.3°C / 42°F 2.4° / 8.2° 61.6
Mar 7°C / 45°F 3.7° / 10.4° 51.3
Apr 9°C / 48°F 5° / 12.9° 60.5
May 12.2°C / 54°F 7.8° / 16.5° 59.1
Jun 14.6°C / 58°F 10.6° / 18.6° 62.6
Jul 16.7°C / 62°F 12.6° / 20.8° 59.6
Aug 16.4°C / 62°F 12.5° / 20.3° 73.1
Sep 13.9°C / 57°F 10.1° / 17.7° 71.4
Oct 10.6°C / 51°F 7.4° / 13.7° 95.1
Nov 7.4°C / 45°F 4.8° / 10.1° 86.0
Dec 5.2°C / 41°F 2.8° / 7.6° 84.1
St Helens experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days210 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area52.7 sq mi (136.4 km²)
Population Density3,479/sq mi
Coordinates53.4500°N, 2.7333°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.6"
41% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 8.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.50"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

47 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 111 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 127 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 34 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 142 km
May 29, 2013 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom M3.8 147 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 73 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 77 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 37 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 82 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 49 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 110 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 107 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 64 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 110 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 39 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 115 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 50 km
Sep 1, 1999 4 km SSW of Llanfairfechan, United Kingdom M3.3 89 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 131 km
Feb 10, 1994 2 km NNE of Tregarth, United Kingdom M3.3 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
February 40°F (4°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.3 in
August 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in Wettest
November 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in

St Helens has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (2.0").

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27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 19% below the national average of 33.7%. 44.5% have completed high school. 17 healthcare facilities operate in the area.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.2%
19% below United Kingdom avg
High School+44.5%
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density3,479/sq mi
Total Area52.7 sq mi

Services

Healthcare Facilities17
Restaurants11
Retail Stores5

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone57.1%
Public Transit4.7%
Work from Home23.0%

Colleges & Universities in St Helens

Institution Type Founded Website
Cheshire College - South & West College — Visit →
Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College College — Visit →

Schools in St Helens

23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
De La Salle School — — — —
Mill Green School — — — —
The Sutton Academy — — — —
Merton Bank Primary School — — — —
Parish Church of England Primary School — — — —
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School — — — —
St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School — — — —
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street — — — —
Queen's Park CofE/URC Primary School — — — —
Sutton Oak CofE Primary School — — — —
St Cuthbert's Catholic High School — — — —
Thatto Heath Community Primary School — — — —
Willow Tree Primary School — — — —
Bleak Hill Primary School — — — —
Rivington Primary School — — — —
Cowley International College — — — —
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School — — — —
Lansbury Bridge School — — — —
Allanson Street Primary School — — — —
Robins Lane Community Primary School — — — —
St Anne's Catholic Primary School — — — —
Eaves Primary School — — — —
Sherdley Primary School — — — —
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Radio Stations near St Helens

39 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Deepvibes Radio deep house, mixes MP3 320 kbps
Bolton FM community, local MP3 128 kbps
Radio Northwich local information, local music MP3 128 kbps
Hits Radio UK — AAC+ 47 kbps
Beatles Radio (MP3) (US) 1960s, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
HearMe - 2020s Pop Music 2020s pop music MP3
Capital FM Manchester manchester, pop AAC 48 kbps
Liverpool Live Radio — MP3
Beware! The Radio — MP3 192 kbps
Taiyabah Masjid islamic, masjid MP3 128 kbps
Central Radio North West — MP3 128 kbps
Tameside Radio adult contemporary, community radio MP3 128 kbps
The Richie Allen Show — MP3
Heart North West 105.4 hot adult contemporary AAC 48 kbps
Reform Radio music, variety MP3 192 kbps
OSTM Radio alternative, alternative rock MP3
Radio X Manchester — AAC 48 kbps
RibbleFM — MP3
Jingle Ark Jingle Jukebox — MP3
Radio Leyland — MP3 128 kbps
Dune Radio — MP3
Wrexham Premier Radio — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Alty — MP3 192 kbps
OSN Radio Plus — MP3 128 kbps
Mighty Radio Southport dance, pop MP3 128 kbps
Bounce Nation Radio — MP3 128 kbps
Gaydio — MP3 320 kbps
Psychedelic Secret radio — MP3 128 kbps
The Buzz Mcr — MP3 128 kbps
Juice Liverpool — AAC+ 96 kbps
Mersey Radio — MP3 128 kbps
Arrowe Sound pop music, pop rock MP3 128 kbps
Dazzle FM — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Broadgreen ac, classic hits MP3 160 kbps
Radio General (Warrington Hospital Radio) — MP3 128 kbps
Domes FM — AAC 64 kbps
Merseyland Alternative Radio classic rock, eclectic programming MP3 128 kbps
Panacea Radio funk, groove MP3
Circl8 Radio — MP3 320 kbps

Museums in St Helens

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amazing Novelty-Orium & Mechanical Museum
Astley Hall
Bicycle Museum
British Commercial Vehicle Museum
British Commercial Vehicle Museum
Catalyst Museum
Garstang Museum
Garstang Museum
Horwich Heritage Centre
Leigh Spinners Mill Heritage Centre
Leigh Town Hall Archives
Lion Salt Works
Liverpool FC Museum
Liverpool FC Museum
Museum Of Policing In Cheshire
Museum of Wigan Life
National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port
National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port
North West Computer Museum
North West Computer Museum
North West Museum of Road Transport
Norton Priory
Prescot Museum
RAF Burtonwood Heritage Centre
Rainhill Railway Museum
Smithy Heritage Centre
South Ribble Museum & Exhibition Centre
South Ribble Museum & Exhibition Centre
Strawberry Field
Strawberry Field
Sudley House
Sudley House
The Hardmans' House
The Hardmans' House
Victoria Gallery & Museum
Victoria Gallery & Museum
Warrington Museum & Art Gallery
Warrington Museum Of Freemasonry
Weaver Hall Museum & Workhouse
Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre
Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre
World Museum Liverpool
World Museum Liverpool
World of Glass

Libraries in St Helens

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Adlington Library0.0
Aldham Robarts Library0.0
Aldham Robarts Library0.0
Allerton Library0.0
Ashton Library0.0
Atherton Library0.0
Barnton Library0.0
Birchwood Library0.0
Blackrod Library and Children's Centre0.0
Blacon Libary0.0
Book-Cycle Beech Hill0.0
Bromborough Civic Hall & Library0.0
Bromborough Civic Hall & Library0.0
Broomhead Library0.0
Burscough Library0.0
Burtonwood Library0.0
Catalyst0.0
Chester Lane Library0.0
Childwall Library0.0
Childwall Library0.0
Chorley Central Library0.0
Churchtown Library0.0
Coppull Library0.0
Culcheth Library0.0
Eastham Library0.0
Eastham Library0.0
Eccleston Library0.0
Eccleston Library0.0
Ellesmere Port Library0.0
Euxton Library0.0
Frodsham Library0.0
Garston Library and One Stop Shop0.0
Garston Library and One Stop Shop0.0
Golborne Library0.0
Grappenhall Library0.0
Harold Cohen Library0.0
Haydock Library0.0
Helsby Community Library0.0
Henry A Cole Library0.0
Hindley Library and Community Centre0.0
Horwich Library and Children's Centre0.0
Huyton Library and Knowsley Culture Hub0.0
Kensington Library0.0
Kirkby Library0.0
Learning Resource Centre0.0
Leigh Library0.0
Leyland Library0.0
Life rooms0.0
Little Sutton Library and Community Centre0.0
Liverpool Central Library0.0
Liverpool Central Library0.0
LRC0.0
Marsh Green Branch Library0.0
Moss Bank Library0.0
Newton-le-Willows Library0.0
Northwich Library0.0
Old Swan Library0.0
Ormskirk Library0.0
Orrell Bookcycle0.0
Padgate Library0.0
Parbold Library0.0
Penketh Library0.0
Picton Library0.0
Rainford Library0.0
Rainhill Community Library0.0
Runcorn Library0.0
Runcorn Library0.0
Sandiway Library0.0
Seaborne Library0.0
Sefton Park Library0.0
Shevington Library0.0
Skelmersdale Library0.0
Spellow Library0.0
St Helens Library0.0
St Helens Library0.0
Standish Library0.0
Stockton Heath Library0.0
Sydney Jones Library0.0
Tarleton Library0.0
Thatto Heath Library0.0
Toxteth Library0.0
Upton library0.0
Warrington Library0.0
Weaverham Library0.0
Westbrook Library0.0
Westhoughton Library0.0
Widnes Library0.0
Winstanley College - The Library0.0
Woolston Library0.0
Woolton Library0.0

Farmers Markets in St Helens

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Burscough Wharf
Chorley Covered Market
Earlestown Outdoor Market
Ellesmere Port Indoor Market
Greatie Market
Greatie Market
Greatie Market
Indoor Market
Kirkby Market
Leigh Market
Leyland Market
Leyland Market
Market Hall
Monument Place Market
Monument Place Market
Monument Place Market
Northwich Indoor Market
Prescot Indoor Market
Red Brick Market
St John's Market
Tuebrook Market
Tuebrook Market
Tuebrook Market
Warrington Market
Warrington Outdoor Market
Warrington's Favourite Car Boot Sale
Westhoughton Market
Widnes Market
Wigan Market

Hotels in St Helens

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mercure St Helens

Restaurants in St Helens

11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brunos Rodizio
Byroney's Bistro
Colours
German Doner Kebab
La Casa Veija
Lean Clean Fit Food
Nando's
Popeyes
Sing Faye
The New Era Greeks
The Park

Cafes in St Helens

18 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Boathouse Cafe
bocboc coffee shop
Cafe Millais
Caffè Nero
Costa
Costa
Costa
Costa
Hotties Cafe
Lemon Tree Cafe
Momo's Cafe
Pat's Cafe
Pear Tree Cafe
Shake Speares
Starbucks
Starbucks
Vigour
Whistles tea room

Cinemas in St Helens

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cineworld

Theatres in St Helens

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

St Helens Theatre Royal

Monuments in St Helens

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Millenium Needle

Clinics in St Helens

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bowery Medical Centre
St Helens Urgent Treatment Centre

Dentists in St Helens

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Talking Teeth Dental Pratice

Veterinaries in St Helens

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rutland House Veterinary Hospital

Train Stations in St Helens

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lea Green
St Helens Central
Thatto Heath

Gas Stations in St Helens

12 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asda
Asda petrol station
Ashcroft Service Station
BP
BP
GB #12456207350
Morrisons Fuel
Morrisons Petrol Station
Tesco
Tesco Extra
Tesco HGV
Texaco

Banks in St Helens

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barclays
Halifax
HSBC UK
NatWest

Shopping Malls in St Helens

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Church Square
St. Marys Arcade

Gyms in St Helens

5 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JD Gym
Queens Park Leisure Centre
Ruskin Fitness Club
Sanctus Gym
The Nest

Golf Courses in St Helens

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sherdley Park Golf Course

Breweries in St Helens

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
4Ts Brewery
Love Lane Brewery
Problem Child Brewing
Prospect Brewery
Rivington Brewing Co.
Weetwood Brewery
Wigan Brewhouse
Withnell's Lancashire Craft Ales

Stadiums & Teams in St Helens

TeamLeagueDivision
Anfield
Goodison Park

Ski Resorts Near St Helens

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
The Snow Centre Manchester 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Chill Factor e 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near St Helens

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Liverpool John Lennon AirportLPLLarge Airport
Manchester AirportMANLarge Airport
Barrow Walney Island AirportBWFMedium Airport
Blackpool AirportBLKMedium Airport
Hawarden AirportCEGMedium Airport
RAF Shawbury—Medium Airport
Warton AerodromeWRTMedium Airport
Arley Airfield—Small Airport
Ash House Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Ashcroft Airfield—Small Airport
Breidden Airfield—Small Airport
Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip—Small Airport
Bryn Gates Airfield—Small Airport
Bryngwyn Bach Airfield—Small Airport
Cark airfield—Small Airport
Carr Valley Microlight Airfield—Small Airport
Chipping Airfield—Small Airport
Chirk Airfield—Small Airport
Clotton airstrip UL—Small Airport
Cockerham Airfield—Small Airport
Dairy House Farm Airfield—Small Airport
Fern Farm Airstrip UL—Small Airport
Frandley House Airstrip—Small Airport
Hawksview Airstrip—Small Airport
Haydock Park Airstrip—Small Airport
Higher Barn Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Ince Blundell Microlight Airfield—Small Airport
Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Lleweni Parc Glyndwr Soaring Club—Small Airport
Longford Airstrip—Small Airport
Lower Grounds Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Manchester Barton Aerodrome—Small Airport
Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Middleton Sands Microlight—Small Airport
Mitton Airstrip—Small Airport
Moss Edge Farm Airfield—Small Airport
Nantclwyd Airstrip—Small Airport
North Wales Gliding Club—Small Airport
Otherton Airfield—Small Airport
Pear Tree Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Pencraig Airstrip—Small Airport
Peplow Airstrip—Small Airport
Pilling Sands Microlight—Small Airport
RAF Woodvale—Small Airport
Rhedyn Coch Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Saint Michaels Airfield—Small Airport
Sandford Hall Airstrip—Small Airport
Seighford Glider Field—Small Airport
Sleap Airfield—Small Airport
Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field)—Small Airport

Post Offices in St Helens

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
College Street Post Office
Higher Parr Street Post Office
St Helens Post Office
Sutton Oak Post Office

Treatment Centers in St Helens

9 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alimentary Solutions Limited
Back in Motion
Broadoaks Child Development Centre
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
Gold Standard Foot Care
Haydock Lodge
Maple House
The Rehab Hut
With You

Churches & Religious Organizations in St Helens

21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints
Christ Church
Christian Life Centre (Elim Pentecostal)
Friends Meeting House
Haresfinch United Reformed Church
Holy Cross & St. Helen
Holy Trinity
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness
Ormskirk Street United Reformed Church
St Andrew
St David
St Helen's Parish Church
St John the Evangelist
St Luke
St Mark
St Mary, Lowe House
St Michaels Mount (inman Trust)
St Nicholas
St Thomas
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Church
The Salvation Army - St Helens

Explore Near St Helens

UFO Sightings
4
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

Around St Helens

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 57
Hospitals 4
Pharmacies 13
Restaurants 11
Cafes 13
Bars 3
Supermarkets 5
Banks 3
Hotels 1
Libraries 5
Parks 53
Police Stations 2
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 11

Things to See Near St Helens

57 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (13)
  • • Beard's Battery
  • • Castle Hill
  • • Cunscough Hall (site of)
  • • Mossley Hall moat (site of)
  • • Old smallpox hospital site
  • + 8 more
🏰 Castles (2)
  • • Knowsley Hall
  • • The Mount
🛡️ Forts (2)
  • • Lovels Hall and Moat c.1450
  • • Lovels Hall and Moat c.1450
🖼️ Galleries (1)
  • • Stockton Heath Gallery
⛰️ Peaks (20)
  • • Airlift Hill
  • • Beacon Hill
  • • Billinge Hill
  • • Billinge North Top
  • • Blundells Hill
  • + 15 more
🏛️ Ruins (14)
  • • Bickershaw Junction
  • • Della Rabbia fountain
  • • Dungeon Salt Works
  • • Halton Castle
  • • North Catacomb
  • + 9 more
🌄 Viewpoints (5)
  • • Ashurst's Beacon
  • • Pex Hill
  • • Raptor Watch
  • • The Point
  • • Widnes Warth

🇬🇧 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 183,200 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 3,479 people per square mile, spread across 52.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.9% female and 49.1% male.

Is St Helens expensive to live in?

The median household income is $47,379, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $220,726 (22% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,184 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

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 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 210 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.6 inches, with 8.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in St Helens?

The unemployment rate in St Helens is 5.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $911. There are 53 business establishments in the area, including 11 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in St Helens?

The median home value in St Helens is $220,726. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,184. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in St Helens?

27.2% of adults in St Helens hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 44.5% 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, 1.8% Asian. 96.8% of residents speak only English at home. 4.2% of the population are military veterans. 7.5% of residents have a disability.

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