Postcode insights

WA12 0BB

Cheltenham Drive

Newton-le-Willows West

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Detailed insights for WA12 0BB

Overview

Postcode WA12 0BB is located in a major urban area, within the Newton-le-Willows West ward of St. Helens in the North West region, and forms part of the Earlestown North area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Earlestown North is £45,627 per year. The nearest station is Newton-Le-Willows, about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Mesnes Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
27.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Earlestown North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,023 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Earlestown North has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27.4%

Approximately 27.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Earlestown North is £45,627 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 221 ft away from WA12 0BB.

Flood risk

No risk

Earlestown North near WA12 0BB 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA12 0BB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 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 0BB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMesnes ParkLargeWalking directions to Mesnes Park

Area Profile

Population
224
Population density
5,255.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.84(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.25(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.27(-71%)
Drugs
3.95(+1%)
Other theft
2.64(-60%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
213
94.25%
Other White
7
3.1%
Other Asian
4
1.77%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.44%
Irish
1
0.44%
Total population: 226

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
46
24.47%
No qualifications
44
23.4%
Level 3 (A level)
39
20.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
16.49%
Apprenticeship
11
5.85%
Total 16+ residents: 188

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
35
30.97%
Owns outright
34
30.09%
Other social rented
20
17.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
11.5%
Social rents from council
11
9.73%
Total households: 113

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.

Recent sales

There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA12 0BB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA12 0BB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Jun 202517, Cheltenham Drive, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 0BBDetachedFreehold£283,000
02 Apr 202615, Wetherby Close, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 0BWSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
08 May 202514, Wetherby Close, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 0BWSemi-DetachedFreehold£120,000
20 Jun 202527, Ashton Road, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 0AGDetachedLeasehold£360,000
06 Jun 202511, Ashton Road, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 0AGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£365,000

Schools

In the WA12 0BB postcode area, located within Earlestown North, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA12 0BB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryHope AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryNewton-le-Willows Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Infant AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA12 0BB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSpar105 High Street, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9SLWalking directions to Spar
0.4 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 0BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Craig Smith

Newton-le-Willows West - Elected 7 May 2026

Newton-le-Willows Independents

Karl Lionel Collier

Newton-le-Willows West - Elected 7 May 2026

Newton-le-Willows Independents

Terry Maguire

Newton-le-Willows West - Elected 7 May 2026

Newton-le-Willows Independents

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)Earlestown NorthE02001415
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)St. Helens 010CE01006868
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1984-10-01

Frequently asked questions about WA12 0BB

Is WA12 0BB (Earlestown North) safe?

The area around WA12 0BB records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near WA12 0BB?

The median sale price around WA12 0BB in Earlestown North is £192,500 (about £235 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA12 0BB?

There are 6 schools close to WA12 0BB, including Hope Academy (Requires improvement), Newton-le-Willows Primary School (Good) and St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA12 0BB?

The closest station to WA12 0BB is Newton-Le-Willows, about 1,192 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA12 0BB?

WA12 0BB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,023 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA12 0BB (Earlestown North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for St Helens North covering WA12 0BB is David Baines (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Craig Smith (Newton-le-Willows Independents), Karl Lionel Collier (Newton-le-Willows Independents) and Terry Maguire (Newton-le-Willows Independents).

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.