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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.

All postcodes in Newton-le-Willows West

WA129PT

Cross Lane

WA129BS

Market Street

WA129JU

Marian Avenue

WA120NR

Belvedere Road

WA120LZ

Davies Avenue

WA129HD

Grange Road

WA129WT

Marshway Drive

WA129YH

Brimstone Drive

WA129LB

Marian Avenue

WA129LU

Wellington Close

WA129XD

Deacon Trading Estate

WA129AT

Chemical Street

WA129TR

Sandpiper Close

WA129YQ

Crow Lane West

WA129SE

Haydock Street

WA129AW

Back Market Street

WA129PZ

Patterson Street

WA120AX

Billington Avenue

WA129BZ

Crown Street

WA129QZ

Wargrave Road

WA129QE

Cross Lane

WA120NB

Davies Avenue

WA120BB

Cheltenham Drive

WA129LF

Sefton Street

WA129HL

Charnock Avenue

WA129US

Carnegie Close

WA129BH

Market Street

WA129AY

Duke Street

WA129QH

Hotel Street

WA129ES

Clarence Street

WA120DA

Maritime Close

WA120AY

Walsh Close

WA120NQ

Borron Road

WA129FW

Cairn Brae

WA120ND

Frawley Avenue

WA129AB

Back Bridge Street

WA129NF

Legh Street

WA120EY

Swan Road

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.