St Helens Demographic
Latest official statistics for St Helens
St Helens is a well-populated urban area with steady residential concentration in North West, home to 188,861 residents with a density of 1,385 people per km². The area has seen growth in line with the national average of 7.7% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 42.3 years (1.6 above) the UK average.
Population188,861▲ 1,932 (1.0%)
Area136 km²
Density1,385
Median Age42.3+1.6 on UK avg age
Female95,72250.7%
Male93,13949.3%
Births1,7670.9%
Deaths2,1101.1%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 7.7%
Religion share in St Helens
Ethnic official statistics in St Helens
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 96.5% |
Asian | 1.4% |
Mixed | 1.1% |
Black | 0.4% |
Other Group | 0.6% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in St Helens
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 43.3% |
Never Married | 37.5% |
Divorced | 9.5% |
Widowed | 7.3% |
Separated | 2.4% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in St Helens
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 64.3% |
Social Rented | 19.7% |
Private Rented | 15.1% |
Shared Ownership | 0.8% |
Rent Free | 0.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in St Helens
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Not Disabled | 78% |
Disabled Limited | 11.3% |
Disabled Lot | 10.7% |
| Total | 100% |