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Newton-le-Willows West

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About

Newton-le-Willows West is a ward in the Metropolitan Borough of St. Helens, Merseyside. It covers the western part of Newton-le-Willows, a town with historical roots in the railway industry. The area includes residential neighborhoods, local amenities, and green spaces such as the Sankey Valley Park, which offers walking and cycling routes along the Sankey Canal.

The ward is served by Newton-le-Willows railway station, providing connections to Manchester and Liverpool. Schools, shops, and community facilities are concentrated around the town center, catering to daily needs. The mix of housing ranges from Victorian terraces to modern developments, reflecting the area's growth over time. Industrial estates on the outskirts contribute to local employment opportunities.

Area overview

On average Newton-le-Willows West has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 94 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 of residents in Newton-le-Willows West is £37,863 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).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
23.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Newton-le-Willows West Population
12,792
Population density
3,037.5 per km²

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

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 150 recent sales, the median property price is £183,250 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
Detached24£331,000
Flats8£99,500
Semi-Detached58£207,500
Terraced60£155,250

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.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.