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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

WA120EX

Borron Road Industrial Estate

WA122EA

Newton-le-Willows West

WA129HA

Camelot Close

WA129JH

Common Road

WA120AU

Billington Avenue

WA120GA

Charmouth Close

WA129AB

Back Bridge Street

WA129AQ

Oxford Street

WA129HR

Beverley Way

WA129YG

Crow Lane West

WA120JZ

Crown Gardens

WA120LS

Wightman Avenue

WA129DL

Alpine Street

WA129GX

Norman Harvey V C Close

WA129LG

Harvey Avenue

WA129NX

Earle Street

WA129TS

Crow Lane East

WA129YD

Crow Lane West

WA129DP

Stanley Street

WA129NR

Sceptre Close

WA129QQ

Barn Way

WA129AZ

Queen Street

WA129BQ

Market Street

WA129GL

Berkeley Court

WA129HE

Acacia Street

WA129QT

Bridge Street

WA120JT

Silverdale Road

WA129AX

Queen Street

WA129DG

Market Street

WA129GR

The Warren

WA129PT

Cross Lane

WA129UD

Crow Lane East

WA120EE

Water Street

WA120EF

Cole Avenue

WA120NF

Dixon Avenue

WA129JL

Penkford Street

WA129NF

Legh Street

WA120EB

Queens Drive

WA120NB

Davies Avenue

WA129BJ

Market Street

WA129FW

Cairn Brae

WA129HP

Sturgess Street

WA129LF

Sefton Street

WA129WH

Langton Close

WA129WU

Chetwood Close

WA120BW

Wetherby Close

WA120EZ

Havannah Lane

WA120JU

Borron Road

WA122EG

Newton-le-Willows West

WA129AU

Railway Street

WA129NN

Earle Close

WA120FA

Haydock Street

WA120NJ

Elston Avenue

WA129WY

Stainer Close

WA120LF

Belvedere Road

WA128ED

Sankey Valley Industrial Estate

WA129BS

Market Street

WA129DH

Haydock Street

WA129EF

Vista Road

WA129RU

Milton Avenue

WA120BD

Kempton Close

WA120LG

Belvedere Road

WA128AT

Junction Lane

WA129AL

Grafton Street

WA129EJ

Vista Avenue

WA129EP

North Street

WA129ES

Clarence Street

WA129RT

Greenshank Close

WA129YT

Crow Lane West

WA120AY

Walsh Close

WA120JS

Belvedere Road

WA129HS

Sturgess Street

WA129NJ

Tamworth Street

WA129NP

Crown Street

WA129PN

Brick Street

WA129PY

Foundry Street

WA129QR

Fairclough Street

WA129WJ

Hawarde Close

WA129HQ

Cherry Close

WA129WE

Highmarsh Crescent

WA129WF

Highmarsh Crescent

WA120JW

Crown Fields Close

WA120LJ

Queens Drive

WA120LX

Queens Drive

WA122AE

Haydock Street

WA129FG

Rushy View

WA129HN

Sturgess Street

WA129JU

Marian Avenue

WA129JZ

Tully Avenue

WA129LS

Regent Street

WA129XH

Duke Street

WA129YN

Crow Lane West

WA129YY

Crow Lane West

WA129BW

Market Street

WA129EH

Vista Road

WA129JA

Common Road

WA129LB

Marian Avenue

WA129QU

King Street

WA129TU

Crow Lane East

WA120EJ

Borron Road

Data Sources

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