The Datum Report

Parliamentary constituency

St Helens South and Whiston

What is distinctive here

These moved unusually against comparable areas, and did not simply move with them. A change shared with everywhere else is a fact about the country, not this place.

MeasurePeriodValueChangeAgainst peers
% of economically inactive student Apr 2025-Mar 2026 20.1% +11 in the top 9% of 555
% aged 16-64 who are self employed Apr 2025-Mar 2026 4.1% -3.6 in the bottom 2% of 629
% of economically inactive looking after family/home Apr 2025-Mar 2026 10.6% -7.4 in the bottom 5% of 512
% of economically inactive retired Apr 2025-Mar 2026 7.8% -6.9 in the bottom 10% of 469

By subject

Every figure published for St Helens South and Whiston. Open a subject to see them, each with its history and its source. Where a producer splits the area into many categories, those sit behind a further disclosure.

Labour market 11
4.1%
3.56.810.12021-09-30: 8.92021-12-31: 8.42022-03-31: 8.42022-06-30: 7.42022-09-30: 8.22022-12-31: 6.72023-03-31: 72023-06-30: 8.32023-09-30: 82023-12-31: 82024-03-31: 5.32024-06-30: 5.92024-09-30: 4.92024-12-31: 4.52025-03-31: 9.52025-06-30: 7.42025-09-30: 7.52025-12-31: 7.72026-03-31: 4.1 2021-09 2026-03
19 monthly readings · 4.1 to 9.5 · axis starts at 3.5

ONS, Annual Population Survey - headline labour market rates, published 21 July 2026

Employment rate - aged 16-64
Apr 2025-Mar 2026
76.4%
65.172.780.32021-09-30: 70.22021-12-31: 73.82022-03-31: 74.62022-06-30: 73.22022-09-30: 72.62022-12-31: 71.72023-03-31: 76.22023-06-30: 77.42023-09-30: 76.12023-12-31: 74.82024-03-31: 69.62024-06-30: 66.72024-09-30: 67.82024-12-31: 66.62025-03-31: 69.32025-06-30: 69.82025-09-30: 72.92025-12-31: 78.82026-03-31: 76.4 2021-09 2026-03
19 monthly readings · 66.6 to 78.8 · axis starts at 65.1

ONS, Annual Population Survey - headline labour market rates, published 21 July 2026
±5.6, basis not documented by the producer

Unemployment rate - aged 16-64
Apr 2025-Mar 2026
5.0%
0.54.27.82021-09-30: 5.62021-12-31: 4.62022-03-31: 2.92022-06-30: 2.22022-12-31: 2.22023-03-31: 1.22023-06-30: 1.82023-09-30: 3.62024-03-31: 4.22024-06-30: 4.42024-09-30: 3.92024-12-31: 6.12025-03-31: 5.52025-06-30: 5.52025-09-30: 7.12025-12-31: 5.22026-03-31: 5 2021-09 2026-03
17 monthly readings · 1.2 to 7.1 · axis starts at 0.5

ONS, Annual Population Survey - headline labour market rates, published 21 July 2026
2 earlier periods withheld by the producer and absent from the chart.

19.6%
15.323.531.82021-09-30: 25.72021-12-31: 22.72022-03-31: 23.22022-06-30: 25.12022-09-30: 27.22022-12-31: 26.72023-03-31: 22.82023-06-30: 21.12023-09-30: 21.12023-12-31: 22.92024-03-31: 27.42024-06-30: 30.22024-09-30: 29.52024-12-31: 29.12025-03-31: 26.72025-06-30: 26.12025-09-30: 21.52025-12-31: 16.92026-03-31: 19.6 2021-09 2026-03
19 monthly readings · 16.9 to 30.2 · axis starts at 15.3

ONS, Annual Population Survey - variables (percentages), published 21 July 2026
±5.2, basis not documented by the producer

Claimant count
August 2026
2,515
2,2922,8753,4582021-09-30: 3,3452021-10-31: 3,2152021-11-30: 3,0752021-12-31: 3,0002022-01-31: 2,8352022-02-28: 2,8902022-03-31: 2,7752022-04-30: 2,6752022-05-31: 2,6002022-06-30: 2,5702022-07-31: 2,6252022-08-31: 2,6252022-09-30: 2,6702022-10-31: 2,5852022-11-30: 2,5402022-12-31: 2,5502023-01-31: 2,5152023-02-28: 2,5352023-03-31: 2,6152023-04-30: 2,6302023-05-31: 2,5552023-06-30: 2,5252023-07-31: 2,5952023-08-31: 2,5252023-09-30: 2,4952023-10-31: 2,4602023-11-30: 2,5002023-12-31: 2,4902024-01-31: 2,4452024-02-29: 2,5452024-03-31: 2,5602024-04-30: 2,5002024-05-31: 2,5202024-06-30: 2,6052024-07-31: 2,7902024-08-31: 2,7852024-09-30: 2,7502024-10-31: 2,6952024-11-30: 2,6952024-12-31: 2,6302025-01-31: 2,6552025-02-28: 2,7052025-03-31: 2,6652025-04-30: 2,5502025-05-31: 2,5752025-06-30: 2,5652025-07-31: 2,5352025-08-31: 2,5402025-09-30: 2,5302025-10-31: 2,5202025-11-30: 2,4902025-12-31: 2,4402026-01-31: 2,4702026-02-28: 2,5252026-03-31: 2,4752026-04-30: 2,4052026-05-31: 2,4352026-06-30: 2,4252026-07-31: 2,4652026-08-31: 2,515 2021-09 2026-08
60 monthly readings · 2,405 to 3,345 · axis starts at 2,292

ONS / DWP, Claimant count by sex and age, published 15 September 2026

4.1%
3.74.85.82021-09-30: 5.62021-10-31: 5.42021-11-30: 5.22021-12-31: 5.12022-01-31: 4.72022-02-28: 4.82022-03-31: 4.62022-04-30: 4.52022-05-31: 4.42022-06-30: 4.32022-07-31: 4.42022-08-31: 4.42022-09-30: 4.52022-10-31: 4.32022-11-30: 4.32022-12-31: 4.32023-01-31: 4.22023-02-28: 4.22023-03-31: 4.32023-04-30: 4.42023-05-31: 4.22023-06-30: 4.22023-07-31: 4.32023-08-31: 4.22023-09-30: 4.12023-10-31: 4.12023-11-30: 4.12023-12-31: 4.12024-01-31: 42024-02-29: 4.12024-03-31: 4.22024-04-30: 4.12024-05-31: 4.12024-06-30: 4.22024-07-31: 4.52024-08-31: 4.52024-09-30: 4.52024-10-31: 4.42024-11-30: 4.42024-12-31: 4.32025-01-31: 4.32025-02-28: 4.42025-03-31: 4.32025-04-30: 4.22025-05-31: 4.22025-06-30: 4.22025-07-31: 4.12025-08-31: 4.12025-09-30: 4.12025-10-31: 4.12025-11-30: 4.12025-12-31: 42026-01-31: 42026-02-28: 4.12026-03-31: 42026-04-30: 3.92026-05-31: 42026-06-30: 3.92026-07-31: 42026-08-31: 4.1 2021-09 2026-08
60 monthly readings · 3.9 to 5.6 · axis starts at 3.7

ONS / DWP, Claimant count by sex and age, published 15 September 2026

% of economically inactive 5
—

ONS, Annual Population Survey - variables (percentages), published 21 July 2026
Not published: Estimate and confidence interval not available since the group sample size is zero or disclosive (0-2)
19 earlier periods withheld by the producer and absent from the chart.

44.2%
29.141.553.82021-09-30: 31.52021-12-31: 31.62022-03-31: 33.12022-06-30: 35.92022-09-30: 36.62022-12-31: 45.42023-03-31: 51.22023-06-30: 51.42023-09-30: 51.22023-12-31: 45.12024-03-31: 38.52024-06-30: 34.22024-09-30: 33.82024-12-31: 39.92025-03-31: 432025-06-30: 47.82025-09-30: 50.22025-12-31: 40.32026-03-31: 44.2 2021-09 2026-03
19 monthly readings · 31.5 to 51.4 · axis starts at 29.1

ONS, Annual Population Survey - variables (percentages), published 21 July 2026
±14.8, basis not documented by the producer

10.6%
7.219.531.82021-09-30: 16.12021-12-31: 23.22022-03-31: 25.42022-06-30: 20.42022-09-30: 21.72022-12-31: 11.92023-03-31: 9.62023-06-30: 12.62023-09-30: 22.22023-12-31: 25.22024-03-31: 29.42024-06-30: 282024-09-30: 24.82024-12-31: 20.32025-03-31: 18.22025-06-30: 162025-09-30: 10.72025-12-31: 182026-03-31: 10.6 2021-09 2026-03
19 monthly readings · 9.6 to 29.4 · axis starts at 7.2

ONS, Annual Population Survey - variables (percentages), published 21 July 2026

7.8%
2.09.717.42021-09-30: 13.32021-12-31: 14.42022-03-31: 15.92022-06-30: 9.82022-09-30: 12.22022-12-31: 12.52023-03-31: 12.42023-06-30: 112023-09-30: 72023-12-31: 5.62024-03-31: 6.12024-06-30: 6.52024-09-30: 3.52024-12-31: 3.72025-03-31: 5.32025-06-30: 5.42025-09-30: 112025-12-31: 14.72026-03-31: 7.8 2021-09 2026-03
19 monthly readings · 3.5 to 15.9 · axis starts at 2.0

ONS, Annual Population Survey - variables (percentages), published 21 July 2026

20.1%
5.915.424.92021-09-30: 23.12021-12-31: 20.82022-03-31: 18.22022-06-30: 20.62022-09-30: 20.52022-12-31: 21.42023-03-31: 19.22023-06-30: 232023-09-30: 182023-12-31: 14.52024-03-31: 14.22024-06-30: 18.82024-09-30: 19.82024-12-31: 17.52025-03-31: 13.32025-06-30: 92025-09-30: 7.72025-12-31: 92026-03-31: 20.1 2021-09 2026-03
19 monthly readings · 7.7 to 23.1 · axis starts at 5.9

ONS, Annual Population Survey - variables (percentages), published 21 July 2026

Pay 2
8.919.229.410th10th · 2023-04-30: £10.9010th · 2024-04-30: £12.3310th · 2025-04-30: £13.1325th25th · 2023-04-30: £13.3225th · 2024-04-30: £13.6825th · 2025-04-30: £14.58MedianMedian · 2023-04-30: £18.14Median · 2024-04-30: £18.09Median · 2025-04-30: £19.0075th75th · 2023-04-30: £24.1375th · 2024-04-30: £25.2775th · 2025-04-30: £27.41 2023-04 2025-04
3 periods · 10th, 25th, Median, 75th · axis starts at 8.9
10th25thMedian75th90th
£13.13£14.58£19.00£27.41—

ONS, Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings - resident analysis, published 3 November 2025
coefficient of variation 2.4%

8.120.933.710th10th · 2023-04-30: £10.5510th · 2024-04-30: £11.8910th · 2025-04-30: £12.5225th25th · 2023-04-30: £12.4825th · 2024-04-30: £13.4325th · 2025-04-30: £14.23MedianMedian · 2023-04-30: £17.33Median · 2024-04-30: £19.09Median · 2025-04-30: £19.3675th75th · 2023-04-30: £25.9175th · 2024-04-30: £29.8275th · 2025-04-30: £31.23 2023-04 2025-04
3 periods · 10th, 25th, Median, 75th · axis starts at 8.1
10th25thMedian75th90th
£12.52£14.23£19.36£31.23—

ONS, Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings - workplace analysis, published 3 November 2025
coefficient of variation 1.3%

Business 11
Businesses
2025
2,525

ONS, UK Business Counts - enterprises, published 14 October 2025

1,830

ONS, UK Business Counts - enterprises by size band, published 14 October 2025

195

ONS, UK Business Counts - enterprises by size band, published 14 October 2025

15

ONS, UK Business Counts - enterprises by size band, published 14 October 2025

5

ONS, UK Business Counts - enterprises by size band, published 14 October 2025

105

ONS, UK Business Counts - enterprises by size band, published 14 October 2025

5

ONS, UK Business Counts - enterprises by size band, published 14 October 2025

330

ONS, UK Business Counts - enterprises by size band, published 14 October 2025

35

ONS, UK Business Counts - enterprises by size band, published 14 October 2025

5

ONS, UK Business Counts - enterprises by size band, published 14 October 2025

3,115

ONS, UK Business Counts - local units, published 14 October 2025

Broken down further 88

One breakdown with many categories. These are never ranked against other areas: a comparison that pools thousands of rows into one peer set produces rankings that mean nothing.

MeasureLatestPeriod
01 : Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities 5 2024
02 : Forestry and logging 5 2024
03 : Fishing and aquaculture 0 2024
05 : Mining of coal and lignite 0 2024
06 : Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas 0 2024
07 : Mining of metal ores 0 2024
08 : Other mining and quarrying 0 2024
09 : Mining support service activities 0 2024
10 : Manufacture of food products 75 2024
11 : Manufacture of beverages 0 2024
12 : Manufacture of tobacco products 0 2024
13 : Manufacture of textiles 75 2024
14 : Manufacture of wearing apparel 0 2024
15 : Manufacture of leather and related products 0 2024
16 : Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture;manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials 125 2024
17 : Manufacture of paper and paper products 0 2024
18 : Printing and reproduction of recorded media 50 2024
19 : Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products 0 2024
20 : Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products 100 2024
21 : Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations 0 2024
22 : Manufacture of rubber and plastic products 350 2024
23 : Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products 1,000 2024
24 : Manufacture of basic metals 250 2024
25 : Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment 400 2024
26 : Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products 5 2024
27 : Manufacture of electrical equipment 250 2024
28 : Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. 40 2024
29 : Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers 75 2024
30 : Manufacture of other transport equipment 10 2024
31 : Manufacture of furniture 100 2024
32 : Other manufacturing 75 2024
33 : Repair and installation of machinery and equipment 100 2024
35 : Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 30 2024
36 : Water collection, treatment and supply 0 2024
37 : Sewerage 75 2024
38 : Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery 150 2024
39 : Remediation activities and other waste management services. This division includes the provision of remediation services, i.e. the cleanup of contaminated buildings and sites, soil, surface or ground water. 0 2024
41 : Construction of buildings 700 2024
42 : Civil engineering 150 2024
43 : Specialised construction activities 1,250 2024
45 : Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles 700 2024
46 : Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles 600 2024
47 : Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles 4,500 2024
49 : Land transport and transport via pipelines 700 2024
50 : Water transport 0 2024
51 : Air transport 0 2024
52 : Warehousing and support activities for transportation 1,250 2024
53 : Postal and courier activities 225 2024
55 : Accommodation 100 2024
56 : Food and beverage service activities 2,250 2024
58 : Publishing activities 5 2024
59 : Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities 75 2024
60 : Programming and broadcasting activities 0 2024
61 : Telecommunications 75 2024
62 : Computer programming, consultancy and related activities 200 2024
63 : Information service activities 5 2024
64 : Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding 175 2024
65 : Insurance, reinsurance and pension funding, except compulsory social security 0 2024
66 : Activities auxiliary to financial services and insurance activities 35 2024
68 : Real estate activities 700 2024
69 : Legal and accounting activities 350 2024
70 : Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities 200 2024
71 : Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis 500 2024
72 : Scientific research and development 50 2024
73 : Advertising and market research 125 2024
74 : Other professional, scientific and technical activities 125 2024
75 : Veterinary activities 200 2024
77 : Rental and leasing activities 200 2024
78 : Employment activities 600 2024
79 : Travel agency, tour operator and other reservation service and related activities 20 2024
80 : Security and investigation activities 700 2024
81 : Services to buildings and landscape activities 1,500 2024
82 : Office administrative, office support and other business support activities 450 2024
84 : Public administration and defence; compulsory social security 2,500 2024
85 : Education 3,000 2024
86 : Human health activities 9,000 2024
87 : Residential care activities 1,500 2024
88 : Social work activities without accommodation 1,500 2024
90 : Creative, arts and entertainment activities 30 2024
91 : Libraries, archives, museums and other cultural activities 50 2024
92 : Gambling and betting activities 175 2024
93 : Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities 900 2024
94 : Activities of membership organisations 200 2024
95 : Repair of computers and personal and household goods 30 2024
96 : Other personal service activities 500 2024
97 : Activities of households as employers of domestic personnel 0 2024
98 : Undifferentiated goods- and services-producing activities of private households for own use 0 2024
99 : Activities of extraterritorial organisations and bodies 0 2024
Skills 6
% with NVQ1+ - aged 16-64
Jan 2021-Dec 2021
90.3%

ONS, Annual Population Survey - qualifications (NVQ levels), published 12 April 2022
±5.8, basis not documented by the producer

% with NVQ2+ - aged 16-64
Jan 2021-Dec 2021
80.8%

ONS, Annual Population Survey - qualifications (NVQ levels), published 12 April 2022
±7.7, basis not documented by the producer

% with NVQ3+ - aged 16-64
Jan 2021-Dec 2021
56.8%

ONS, Annual Population Survey - qualifications (NVQ levels), published 12 April 2022
±9.7, basis not documented by the producer

% with NVQ4+ - aged 16-64
Jan 2021-Dec 2021
39.4%

ONS, Annual Population Survey - qualifications (NVQ levels), published 12 April 2022
±9.6, basis not documented by the producer

5.2%

ONS, Annual Population Survey - qualifications (NVQ levels), published 12 April 2022
±4.4, basis not documented by the producer

4.5%

ONS, Annual Population Survey - qualifications (NVQ levels), published 12 April 2022
±4.1, basis not documented by the producer