Postcode insights

WA12 0AB

Ashton Road

Newton-le-Willows East

Interactive map showing WA12 0AB and surrounding area

Detailed insights for WA12 0AB

Overview

Postcode WA12 0AB is located in a major urban area, within the Newton-le-Willows East ward of St. Helens in the North West region, and forms part of the Newton-le-Willows area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Newton-le-Willows is £49,545 per year. The nearest station is Newton-Le-Willows, about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Willow Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Newton-le-Willows has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,664 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Newton-le-Willows has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Newton-le-Willows is £49,545 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 41 ft away from WA12 0AB.

Flood risk

No risk

Newton-le-Willows near WA12 0AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Newton-Le-Willows located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA12 0AB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Newton-Le-Willows

N/A

Walking directions to Newton-Le-Willows
0.8 mi

Earlestown

N/A

Walking directions to Earlestown

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA12 0AB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWillow ParkLargeWalking directions to Willow Park
0.3 miMesnes ParkLargeWalking directions to Mesnes Park

Area Profile

Population
319
Population density
426.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.83(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.52(-53%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.86(-13%)
Public order
6.55(-35%)
Shoplifting
5.24(-9%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
306
95.92%
Other White
7
2.19%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.63%
Irish
2
0.63%
Chinese
1
0.31%
Total population: 319

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
135
50.75%
Level 3 (A level)
46
17.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
10.53%
No qualifications
25
9.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
6.77%
Total 16+ residents: 266

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
58
43.61%
Owns with a mortgage
58
43.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.02%
Other social rented
2
1.5%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.5%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Newton-le-Willows East

Median price£231,500
Price per sq ft£277
Sales (last 12 months)141
Typical range (middle 50%)£185K – £290K

Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £231,500 (about £277 per square foot) in Newton-le-Willows East area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £855,000.

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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached35£357,500£316
Semi-Detached54£230,750£278
Flats7£187,500£222
Terraced45£182,518£223

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newton-le-Willows East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newton-le-Willows East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£245,000£72,500£124,000£125,000
2017£210,000£104,000£142,995£118,393
2018£231,995£80,000£152,498£116,263
2019£240,000£118,000£171,000£135,000
2020£240,495£92,000£175,000£138,500
2021£265,000£123,000£185,498£155,000
2022£297,000£103,000£209,995£176,000
2023£320,000£120,000£221,000£166,500
2024£320,000£127,000£225,000£175,500
2025£360,000£132,500£231,750£181,259
2026£345,000£205,000£232,000£182,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newton-le-Willows East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newton-le-Willows East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£203£158£144£140
2017£210£165£169£140
2018£213£161£181£138
2019£220£190£202£160
2020£228£154£205£160
2021£246£197£214£196
2022£279£170£253£213
2023£290£183£246£195
2024£308£213£269£194
2025£318£208£276£232
2026£301£239£251£201
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newton-le-Willows East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Newton-le-Willows East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA12 0AB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA12 0AB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Sept 2025171, High Street, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9SQFlatsLeasehold£261,000
02 Jun 2025153, High Street, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9SQSemi-DetachedLeasehold£300,000
05 Sept 202510, Crow Lane East, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9UYTerracedFreehold£155,000
06 Feb 2026159, Mercer Street, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9TWTerracedLeasehold£239,000
30 May 2025160, Mercer Street, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9TWTerracedLeasehold£185,000

Schools

In the WA12 0AB postcode area, located within Newton-le-Willows, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA12 0AB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryHope AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimarySt Peter's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryNewton-le-Willows Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA12 0AB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA12 0AB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSpar105 High Street, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9SLWalking directions to Spar
0.5 miCrow Lane Mini Market217 Crow Lane East, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9UBWalking directions to Crow Lane Mini Market

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for St. Helens district (2025-26).

Band A£1,526
Band B£1,780
Band C£2,034
Band D£2,289
Band E£2,797
Band F£3,306
Band G£3,814
Band H£4,577

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WA12 0AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

George Woodward

Newton-le-Willows East - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Ian Francis Mills

Newton-le-Willows East - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Keith Anthony Laird

Newton-le-Willows East - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

David Baines

St Helens North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSt. HelensE08000013
Parliamentary ConstituencySt Helens NorthE14001509
ParishSt. Helens, unparished areaE43000278
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Newton-le-WillowsE02001420
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)St. Helens 015AE01006856
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA12 0AB

Is WA12 0AB (Newton-le-Willows) safe?

The area around WA12 0AB records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near WA12 0AB?

The median sale price around WA12 0AB in Newton-le-Willows is £231,500 (about £277 per square foot) based on 141 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA12 0AB?

There are 7 schools close to WA12 0AB, including Hope Academy (Requires improvement), St Peter's CofE Primary School (Outstanding) and Newton-le-Willows Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA12 0AB?

The closest station to WA12 0AB is Newton-Le-Willows, about 934 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA12 0AB?

WA12 0AB scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,664 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA12 0AB (Newton-le-Willows) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for St Helens North covering WA12 0AB is David Baines (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: George Woodward (Reform UK), Ian Francis Mills (Labour Party) and Keith Anthony Laird (Labour Party).

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.