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Newton-le-Willows West

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About

Newton-le-Willows West ward encompasses the western portion of the town, primarily a residential area with a mix of housing types. The ward includes local amenities such as shops and schools serving the immediate community. Its layout is defined by several main roads that connect it to the wider borough. The area is historically linked to the railway industry, a legacy still present in its built environment and local identity.

A central feature is the Sankey Valley Park, which provides green space and follows the course of the historic Sankey Canal. The park offers walking routes and natural areas within the urban setting. The ward's proximity to the West Coast Main Line means railway infrastructure is a constant presence. This area functions as a distinct neighbourhood within the larger town of Newton-le-Willows.

Area overview

On average Newton-le-Willows West has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Newton-le-Willows West is £43,329 per year. There are 4 schools in Newton-le-Willows West: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Newton-le-Willows West is home to around 12,792 people, with a population density of about 3,037.5 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
23.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Newton-le-Willows West Population
12,792
Population density
3,037.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.59(+25%)
Shoplifting
14.07(+143%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.71(-40%)
Public order
10.24(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.68(-3%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,737
91.75%
Other White
366
2.86%
Chinese
76
0.59%
Bangladeshi
72
0.56%
Irish
67
0.52%
Total population: 12,793

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,885
28.08%
No qualifications
2,049
19.94%
Level 3 (A level)
1,851
18.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,503
14.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,105
10.75%
Total 16+ residents: 10,275

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,829
31.9%
Owns outright
1,338
23.33%
Other social rented
1,053
18.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
854
14.89%
Social rents from council
469
8.18%
Total households: 5,734

Property prices in Newton-le-Willows West

Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £187,500 in Newton-le-Willows West area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £495,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Newton-le-Willows West in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newton-le-Willows West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£328,500
Flats2£87,500
Semi-Detached45£205,000
Terraced66£152,500

10 years median price trend in Newton-le-Willows West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newton-le-Willows West.

All postcodes in Newton-le-Willows West

WA129JP

Common Road

WA128DJ

Sankey Valley Industrial Estate

WA129LT

Wellington Gardens

WA120JT

Silverdale Road

WA129SS

Admiral Close

WA120BD

Kempton Close

WA120NS

Borron Close

WA120EQ

Ruskin Avenue

WA129UE

Massey Close

WA129NE

Legh Street

WA129RU

Milton Avenue

WA129EP

North Street

WA129RE

Avocet Close

WA120LY

Queens Drive

WA129GB

Earle Street

WA129AL

Grafton Street

WA129YL

Crow Lane West

WA129NN

Earle Close

WA129DH

Haydock Street

WA129AP

Thornton Drive

WA129YN

Crow Lane West

WA120LF

Belvedere Road

WA129PE

Earle Street

WA129WF

Highmarsh Crescent

WA129TZ

Crow Lane East

WA129DL

Alpine Street

WA120AU

Billington Avenue

WA129RY

Victoria Road

WA129YG

Crow Lane West

WA129AA

Haydock Street

WA129WA

Makerfield Drive

WA129DW

Haydock Street

WA129NJ

Tamworth Street

WA129WU

Chetwood Close

WA120JH

Crown Park Drive

WA120AW

Billington Avenue

WA129QB

Cross Lane

WA129HB

Lyme Street

WA120LD

Weedon Avenue

WA120LS

Wightman Avenue

WA129PU

School Street

WA129LX

Wellington Street

WA129WY

Stainer Close

WA129RF

Dunlin Avenue

WA129PH

Regent Street

WA129PY

Foundry Street

WA129HE

Acacia Street

WA129QD

Cross Lane

WA120LT

Wheatley Avenue

WA129WL

Cromwell Close

WA129AR

Whitby Close

WA129PA

Wharf Road

WA129DD

Market Street

WA129WQ

Townfield Walk

WA129ED

Vista Road

WA129AG

Cross Lane

WA129EH

Vista Road

WA129YF

The Copse

WA129NZ

Dingle Avenue

WA129HT

Sefton Street

WA129JJ

Grayling Close

WA120JW

Crown Fields Close

WA129DP

Stanley Street

WA129AU

Railway Street

WA129GW

Helmsley Close

WA129EF

Vista Road

WA120LE

Johnson Avenue

WA120JL

Silverdale Road

WA129WG

Randall Close

WA120EP

Borron Road

WA129RT

Greenshank Close

WA120LQ

Belvedere Road

WA129WZ

Luntswood Grove

WA120JR

Redmayne Close

WA129YU

Crow Lane West

WA129YS

Crow Lane West

WA128DN

Sankey Valley Industrial Estate

WA129NX

Earle Street

WA129DB

Neville Street

WA129DG

Market Street

WA120JJ

Belvedere Road

WA129AQ

Oxford Street

WA129RH

Wargrave Road

WA129RN

Victoria Road

WA129TX

Crow Lane East

WA129QT

Bridge Street

WA129JT

Common Road

WA120NF

Dixon Avenue

WA120JZ

Crown Gardens

WA129NH

Legh Street

WA129WW

Huskisson Way

WA129BW

Market Street

WA120WT

Haydock Street

WA129DS

Hoy Drive

WA129EW

Clarence Street

WA120EE

Water Street

WA129YR

Crow Lane West

WA120AP

Billington Avenue

WA129PJ

Suez Street

WA120LU

Duncan Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.