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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 95 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
95
Deprivation level
8/10
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
48(+29%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.38(-23%)
Public order
13.06(+29%)
Shoplifting
11.02(+93%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.94(+22%)
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 137 recent sales, the median property price is £184,000 in Newton-le-Willows West area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,950 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
Detached23£332,000
Flats7£102,000
Semi-Detached47£205,000
Terraced60£156,750

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

WA129ZJ

Crow Lane West

WA129XZ

Common Road

WA129XE

Crow Lane East

WA120DA

Maritime Close

WA120LP

Queens Drive

WA120LZ

Davies Avenue

WA129FF

Vista Way

WA129RD

Collingwood Road

WA129RY

Victoria Road

WA129ZN

Otley Close

WA120BE

Ripon Close

WA129AY

Duke Street

WA129QJ

Derby Street

WA129YP

Crow Lane West

WA120NW

Speakman Avenue

WA122EF

Newton-le-Willows West

WA120LH

Belvedere Road

WA120NQ

Borron Road

WA129HX

Siddeley Drive

WA129LJ

Sefton Street

WA129NU

Earle Street

WA129PE

Earle Street

WA129WL

Cromwell Close

WA120AZ

Kershaw Way

WA120LL

Johnson Avenue

WA129BL

Newton-le-Willows West

WA129ET

Athol Close

WA129DB

Neville Street

WA129DD

Market Street

WA129EZ

Swan Road

WA129HY

Common Road

WA129LW

Earle Street

WA129NG

Skipton Close

WA129QL

Houghton Close

WA120NS

Borron Close

WA129GY

Scarborough Drive

WA129NS

Bank Street

WA122DW

Haydock Street

WA120LD

Weedon Avenue

WA120NA

Davies Avenue

WA129GT

Pickering Drive

WA129RA

Brookfield Street

WA129YE

Back Cross Lane

WA129YZ

Crow Lane West

WA120EP

Borron Road

WA120LT

Wheatley Avenue

WA120LW

Urmston Avenue

WA129AN

Market Street

WA129HD

Grange Road

WA129LD

Lloyd Crescent

WA129NQ

Peacock Close

WA129TZ

Crow Lane East

WA120AT

Porter Avenue

WA129GW

Helmsley Close

WA129HG

Birch Crescent

WA129LY

Brimstone Drive

WA129NH

Legh Street

WA129PL

Viaduct Street

WA129UA

Crow Lane East

WA120JJ

Belvedere Road

WA129AE

Haydock Street

WA129BY

Nelson Street

WA129EX

Brunswick Road

WA129GZ

Thornton Drive

WA120AN

Ashton Road

WA129DR

Back Market Street

WA129HL

Charnock Avenue

WA129WB

Makerfield Drive

WA32FX

Haydock Street

WA129BA

Bridge Street

WA129YU

Crow Lane West

WA120WT

Haydock Street

WA129GD

Pavilion Court

WA129JR

Short Street

WA129JY

Tully Avenue

WA129SS

Admiral Close

WA129HW

Cooper Avenue

WA129QF

Fairclough Street

WA120JL

Silverdale Road

WA129GU

Beverley Way

WA129NZ

Dingle Avenue

WA129QN

Wargrave Road

WA120NG

Borron Road

WA129HB

Lyme Street

WA129RX

Victoria Road

WA129WT

Marshway Drive

WA129LX

Wellington Street

WA129RN

Victoria Road

WA120AW

Billington Avenue

WA129GB

Earle Street

WA129LE

Watkins Avenue

WA129YF

The Copse

WA120LN

Queens Drive

WA120LR

Mullins Avenue

WA129AW

Back Market Street

WA129BH

Market Street

WA129BU

Market Street

WA129BX

Sankey Street

WA129JX

Barnett Avenue

WA120EN

Rushton Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.