Living in St. Helens
St. Helens is a city in North West (England), United Kingdom, home to 179,331 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income households (top 6%, #21 of 387), movers on a budget (top 6%, #23 of 388), first-time home buyers (top 9%, #34 of 378).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about St. Helens
- The Irish Sea is 11 km away.
- It is part of Greater Liverpool, 14 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 29 min and sets around 15:54; in late June it sets around 21:43.
How St. Helens ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United Kingdom. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United Kingdom | In North West (England) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 52 | #210 of 378 | #15 of 39 | Map |
| Low-income household | 78 | #21 of 387 | #4 of 39 | Map |
| Low-income family | 62 | #89 of 378 | #11 of 39 | Map |
| Single parent | 61 | #113 of 378 | #13 of 39 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 51 | #291 of 378 | #20 of 39 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 43 | #301 of 378 | #21 of 39 | Map |
| Early retiree | 53 | #310 of 387 | #19 of 39 | Map |
| Single professional | 53 | #251 of 368 | #24 of 37 | Map |
| Young professional | 55 | #251 of 367 | #24 of 36 | Map |
| DINKS | 43 | #303 of 362 | #27 of 36 | Map |
| Remote worker | 72 | #39 of 387 | #6 of 39 | Map |
| Commuter | 78 | #69 of 368 | #9 of 37 | Map |
| Car-free household | 68 | #222 of 361 | #21 of 36 | Map |
| Student | 29 | #237 of 354 | #30 of 35 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 74 | #34 of 378 | #6 of 39 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 73 | #23 of 388 | #3 of 39 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 45 | #307 of 363 | #30 of 36 | Map |
| Expat professional | 44 | #287 of 387 | #27 of 39 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 19 | #310 of 378 | #23 of 39 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 49 | #244 of 388 | #19 of 39 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 29 | #210 of 388 | #25 of 39 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 55 | #152 of 388 | #18 of 39 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 43 | #267 of 388 | #18 of 39 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 60 | #158 of 388 | #21 of 39 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #236 of 388 | #17 of 39 | Map |
| Coastal living | 67 | #124 of 209 | #16 of 32 | Map |
| Business owner | 64 | #125 of 388 | #10 of 39 | Map |
| Digital native | 58 | #154 of 368 | #28 of 37 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Knowsley 9 km
- Warrington 11 km
- Halton 11 km
- Wigan 12 km
- West Lancashire 15 km
- Liverpool 15 km
- Sefton 20 km
- Bolton 23 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.