Postcode insights

WA12 0BX

Warren Drive

Newton-le-Willows East

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Detailed insights for WA12 0BX

Overview

Postcode WA12 0BX 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 very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Willow Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
3.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

2/10

Newton-le-Willows has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,237 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 20% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Newton-le-Willows has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.1%

Approximately 3.1% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 19 ft away from WA12 0BX.

Flood risk

No risk

Newton-le-Willows near WA12 0BX 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA12 0BX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Newton-Le-Willows

N/A

Walking directions to Newton-Le-Willows

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA12 0BX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWillow ParkLargeWalking directions to Willow Park

Area Profile

Population
320
Population density
4,118.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.54(-23%)
Other theft
16.65(+152%)
Burglary
7.73(+40%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.35(-70%)
Public order
5.35(-47%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
314
98.12%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.62%
Other White
2
0.62%
Other Asian
1
0.31%
African
1
0.31%
Total population: 320

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
128
49.81%
Level 3 (A level)
41
15.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
14.01%
No qualifications
21
8.17%
Apprenticeship
16
6.23%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
64
50%
Owns outright
56
43.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.12%
Social rents from council
2
1.56%
Other social rented
2
1.56%
Total households: 128

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 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA12 0BX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA12 0BX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Feb 20254, Warren Drive, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 0BXDetachedFreehold£471,000
24 Feb 20257, Northwood Avenue, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 0DESemi-DetachedLeasehold£90,000
29 Aug 202528, Willow Bank, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 0DQDetachedLeasehold£855,000
28 Feb 2025Willow Mere, Mere Road, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 0BJDetachedFreehold£1,200,000
26 Mar 202649, Banastre Drive, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 8BEDetachedFreehold£495,000

Schools

In the WA12 0BX postcode area, located within Newton-le-Willows, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA12 0BX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimarySt Peter's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.8 miNot applicableWillow Bank SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.8 miPrimaryNewton-le-Willows Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA12 0BX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA12 0BX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miShop'n DriveMill Lane, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 8BJWalking directions to Shop'n Drive

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 0BX, 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 015DE01006859
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA12 0BX

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

The area around WA12 0BX records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 0BX?

The median sale price around WA12 0BX 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 0BX?

There are 4 schools close to WA12 0BX, including St Peter's CofE Primary School (Outstanding), Willow Bank School (Good) and Newton-le-Willows Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA12 0BX?

The closest station to WA12 0BX is Newton-Le-Willows, about 457 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA12 0BX?

WA12 0BX scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,237 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for St Helens North covering WA12 0BX 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.