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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 average crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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

Median price£192,500
Price per sq ft£235
Sales (last 12 months)140
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £237K

Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £192,500 (about £235 per square foot) in Newton-le-Willows West area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,757 up to £380,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newton-le-Willows West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£321,000£298
Semi-Detached52£212,500£264
Terraced63£155,500£177
Flats4£104,000£167

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newton-le-Willows West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newton-le-Willows West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£192,495£86,000£136,995£104,000
2017£206,995£72,000£139,995£105,000
2018£212,500£63,000£143,950£121,698
2019£228,995£94,000£158,995£120,000
2020£234,495£75,500£159,995£123,000
2021£249,973£95,000£174,000£123,500
2022£287,500£105,000£179,000£155,000
2023£310,000£85,000£175,000£160,000
2024£309,000£98,500£195,000£154,300
2025£338,000£109,375£198,500£160,000
2026£340,000£135,000£215,500£142,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newton-le-Willows West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newton-le-Willows West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£191£113£157£122
2017£188£125£171£121
2018£202£95£187£154
2019£209£125£194£137
2020£215£90£194£138
2021£227£159£203£149
2022£270£151£229£178
2023£275£147£222£177
2024£284£131£238£168
2025£298£156£254£179
2026£292£209£271£184
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newton-le-Willows West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Newton-le-Willows West

Is Newton-le-Willows West safe?

Newton-le-Willows West records about 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Newton-le-Willows West?

The median sale price in Newton-le-Willows West is £192,500 (about £235 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Newton-le-Willows West?

Newton-le-Willows West has 4 primary schools (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Newton-le-Willows West?

Newton-le-Willows West scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Newton-le-Willows West sits around rank 6,597 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Newton-le-Willows West?

The average household income in Newton-le-Willows West is around £43,329 per year, and 24% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Newton-le-Willows West?

Newton-le-Willows West is represented by 3 elected councillors: Craig Smith (Newton-le-Willows Independents), Karl Lionel Collier (Newton-le-Willows Independents) and Terry Maguire (Newton-le-Willows Independents).

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: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.