St. Helens

Built-up area in St. Helens, England

Coordinates:53.447, -2.733
OS grid ref:SJ 51 94
Population:183,200
Dialling code: 01744 (St Helens)

St. Helens sits in the north‑west of England within Merseyside, historically part of Lancashire, roughly midway between Liverpool and Manchester. The town grew up around coal and canals - the old Sankey Canal runs through a patchwork of parks and reclaimed industrial land that still shapes its local geography.

Famous for its glassmaking heritage (notably the Pilkington works) and for the 1829 Rainhill Trials that proved Stephenson’s Rocket, St. Helens combines industrial history with modern regeneration: the World of Glass museum, a strong retail and manufacturing base and the town’s celebrated rugby league side, St Helens R.F.C., all reflect a proud, working‑class identity and lively community life.

Postcode districts covering St. Helens

Most populated places nearby

Neighbouring places

Example postcodes in St. Helens

WA9 5EN, WA9 2BH, WA9 4UT, WA10 1LQ, WA9 5WB, WA10 3NS, WA10 5NF, WA10 1NU, WA10 3EP, WA9 1BD

Transport links

  • Airport Liverpool John Lennon Airport 9.2 miles14.8 km
  • Airport Manchester Airport 19.9 miles32.1 km
  • Railway station St Helens Central Railway Station 0.5 miles0.7 km
  • Railway station Thatto Heath Railway Station 1.3 miles2 km

Schools in St. Helens

  • St Helens College Further education
  • Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Primary
  • Parish C of E Primary School, St Helens Primary
  • St Mary & St Thomas C of E Primary School Primary
  • Allanson Street Primary School Primary
  • Robins Lane Community Primary School Primary
  • Merton Bank Primary School Primary
  • Thatto Heath Community Primary School Primary
  • St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street Primary
  • Queen's Park C of E/Urc Primary School Primary
  • Mill Green School Special
  • Lansbury Bridge School Special
  • Eaves Primary School Primary
  • Rivington Primary School Primary
  • Sutton Oak C of E Primary School Primary
  • The Sutton Academy Secondary
  • St Cuthbert's Catholic High School Secondary
  • St Austin's Catholic Primary School Primary
  • St John Vianney Catholic Primary School Primary
  • St Anne's Catholic Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Haydock Park Racecourse Recreation 5.1 miles8.2 km
  • Wigan Athletic FC Stadium 7.5 miles12.1 km
  • DW Stadium Stadium 7.7 miles12.4 km
  • Lathom House Estate 9 miles14.4 km
  • Aintree Racecourse Recreation 9 miles14.5 km
  • Anfield Stadium 9.4 miles15.2 km
  • Goodison Park Stadium 9.6 miles15.5 km
  • World Museum Liverpool Museum 10.5 miles17 km
  • Maritime Mercantile City Historic site 11.1 miles17.9 km
  • Liverpool Echo Arena Stadium 11.2 miles18 km
  • Stanlow Abbey (England) Historic site 12 miles19.3 km
  • University of Bolton Stadium Stadium 12.3 miles19.7 km