St Helens South and Whiston
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This Merseyside area features the southern part of St Helens and the town of Whiston, known for its community parks and proximity to Knowsley Safari Park. Green spaces and strong transport links make it a mix of suburban living and easy regional access.
Wards in St Helens South and Whiston
St Helens South and Whiston is divided into 11 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bold & Lea Green
- Eccleston
- Peasley Cross & Fingerpost
- Prescot South
- Rainhill
- St Helens Town Centre
- Sutton North West
- Sutton South East
- Thatto Heath
- West Park
- Whiston and Cronton
St Helens South and Whiston is a constituency that covers these wards in Knowsley / St. Helens.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 19,123 | 20.01% | 1,582,229 | 21.05% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,888 | 7.21% | 642,507 | 8.55% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 12,684 | 13.27% | 996,167 | 13.25% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 17,558 | 18.37% | 1,397,930 | 18.60% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,314 | 21.25% | 1,482,881 | 19.73% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 19,017 | 19.90% | 1,414,399 | 18.82% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 87,903 | 92.68% | 81.15% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 2,142 | 2.26% | 3.42% | 6.15% |
| Other Asian | 689 | 0.73% | 0.86% | 1.63% |
| Indian | 680 | 0.72% | 1.89% | 3.13% |
| Irish | 537 | 0.57% | 0.83% | 0.85% |
| Chinese | 417 | 0.44% | 0.73% | 0.75% |
| African | 391 | 0.41% | 1.71% | 2.50% |
| Any other ethnic group | 376 | 0.40% | 0.89% | 1.55% |
| White and Asian | 289 | 0.30% | 0.64% | 0.82% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 269 | 0.28% | 0.63% | 0.86% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 260 | 0.27% | 0.52% | 0.78% |
| White and Black African | 231 | 0.24% | 0.40% | 0.42% |
| Arab | 204 | 0.22% | 0.59% | 0.56% |
| Pakistani | 162 | 0.17% | 4.09% | 2.66% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 85 | 0.09% | 0.08% | 0.11% |
| Caribbean | 58 | 0.06% | 0.35% | 1.05% |
| Roma | 56 | 0.06% | 0.10% | 0.17% |
| Other Black | 55 | 0.06% | 0.29% | 0.50% |
| Bangladeshi | 39 | 0.04% | 0.82% | 1.08% |