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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

WA129JH

Common Road

WA120EX

Borron Road Industrial Estate

WA129JZ

Tully Avenue

WA129PS

Tamworth Street

WA129RW

Winston Avenue

WA129LQ

Sefton Street

WA129ZJ

Crow Lane West

WA129XH

Duke Street

WA129JR

Short Street

WA128AT

Junction Lane

WA120NA

Davies Avenue

WA129HS

Sturgess Street

WA129XE

Crow Lane East

WA129QG

Derby Close

WA120JY

Borron Road

WA129DT

Roxby Close

WA129WB

Makerfield Drive

WA129RQ

Hope Street

WA120LG

Belvedere Road

WA129XF

Whinchat Avenue

WA129DF

Dene Avenue

WA129WE

Highmarsh Crescent

WA129RP

Lapwing Close

WA129WS

Brotherton Way

WA120NL

Elston Avenue

WA129GL

Berkeley Court

WA129GY

Scarborough Drive

WA120NG

Borron Road

WA129LW

Earle Street

WA129YT

Crow Lane West

WA129DQ

Heather Brae

WA129TU

Crow Lane East

WA120AT

Porter Avenue

WA129HR

Beverley Way

WA129HU

Sefton Street

WA129HF

Troutbeck Avenue

WA129GU

Beverley Way

WA129AS

Queen Street

WA129WJ

Hawarde Close

WA129ET

Athol Close

WA129BJ

Market Street

WA129EU

Portland Street

WA129HP

Sturgess Street

WA120EW

Borron Road

WA120LP

Queens Drive

WA122EG

Newton-le-Willows West

WA129LH

Siddeley Drive

WA129ER

Vista Road

WA120JS

Belvedere Road

WA129QL

Houghton Close

WA129JN

Common Road

WA129NG

Skipton Close

WA129NR

Sceptre Close

WA129WX

Selwyn Close

WA120NN

Williams Avenue

WA120EL

Borron Road

WA120HP

Ashton Road

WA129BL

Newton-le-Willows West

WA129NU

Earle Street

WA129WN

Assheton Close

WA129RB

Wargrave Road

WA129QP

Houghton Close

WA120EB

Queens Drive

WA129LL

Valentine Road

WA129YJ

Yew Tree Avenue

WA129YX

Manor Avenue

WA129TS

Crow Lane East

WA120DT

Borron Road

WA129JX

Barnett Avenue

WA129QU

King Street

WA129LG

Harvey Avenue

WA129HW

Cooper Avenue

WA129DJ

Haydock Street

WA129GD

Pavilion Court

WA129EN

Clarence Street

WA129JA

Common Road

WA129GZ

Thornton Drive

WA120JU

Borron Road

WA120FA

Haydock Street

WA129EE

Vista Road

WA129YZ

Crow Lane West

WA129EJ

Vista Avenue

WA129HJ

Meadow Close

WA120AS

Horridge Avenue

WA129EX

Brunswick Road

WA120EN

Rushton Avenue

WA120GA

Charmouth Close

WA120LL

Johnson Avenue

WA129QA

Cross Lane

WA129WP

Fleetwood Drive

WA129LA

Barnett Avenue

WA129HY

Common Road

WA129GX

Norman Harvey V C Close

WA129DR

Back Market Street

WA129QJ

Derby Street

WA129NW

St John Street

WA129ZN

Otley Close

WA120NH

Martin Avenue

WA120LR

Mullins Avenue

WA129NT

Heald Street

Data Sources

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