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WA12 0HD

Vista Road

Haydock

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Detailed insights for WA12 0HD

Overview

Postcode WA12 0HD is located in a major urban area, within the Haydock ward of St. Helens in the North West region, and forms part of the Haydock East area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 110.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Haydock East is £40,785 per year. The nearest station is Earlestown, about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Lyme and Wood Pits Country Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
110
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
40.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Haydock East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,537 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Haydock East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 110.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

40.5%

Approximately 40.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Haydock East is £40,785 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 33 ft away from WA12 0HD.

Flood risk

No risk

Haydock East near WA12 0HD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Earlestown located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA12 0HD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Earlestown

N/A

Walking directions to Earlestown

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA12 0HD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miLyme and Wood Pits Country ParkLargeWalking directions to Lyme and Wood Pits Country Park

Area Profile

Population
236
Population density
269.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.58(+62%)
Shoplifting
30.68(+431%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.52(-8%)
Public order
14.16(+40%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.01(+22%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
225
94.94%
Other
8
3.38%
Other Black
3
1.27%
Other White
1
0.42%
Total population: 237

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
61
29.76%
Level 4+ (Degree)
37
18.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
17.07%
Level 3 (A level)
27
13.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
11.22%
Total 16+ residents: 205

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
34
29.31%
Other social rented
28
24.14%
Owns with a mortgage
25
21.55%
Social rents from council
19
16.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.31%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Haydock

Median price£175,000
Price per sq ft£215
Sales (last 12 months)121
Typical range (middle 50%)£138K – £203K

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £215 per square foot) in Haydock area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £613,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Haydock over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£287,000£259
Semi-Detached67£187,500£229
Terraced33£135,000£155
Flats7£95,000£142

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Haydock

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Haydock.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220,000£73,500£107,000£84,000
2017£192,500£115,000£118,000£78,750
2018£197,000£98,750£124,000£76,500
2019£241,500£80,000£122,000£80,000
2020£257,500£125,000£130,638£84,000
2021£275,000£76,000£141,000£102,000
2022£246,000£101,000£165,000£125,000
2023£297,750£97,500£165,000£125,000
2024£256,500£82,500£176,500£123,750
2025£297,000£96,500£186,000£128,500
2026£277,000£67,000£186,000£127,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Haydock.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Haydock.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£157£117£135£96
2017£167£194£143£90
2018£199£144£153£91
2019£180£134£143£93
2020£217£186£157£96
2021£220£131£177£115
2022£261£174£217£144
2023£238£158£205£154
2024£259£137£210£157
2025£257£145£222£160
2026£270£103£242£129
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Haydock.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Haydock in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 5 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA12 0HD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA12 0HD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Jul 202514, Damian Drive, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9EGSemi-DetachedFreehold£179,950
29 Aug 202515, Annette Avenue, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9EQSemi-DetachedFreehold£193,000
31 Oct 2025119, Vista Road, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9EFSemi-DetachedLeasehold£258,000
30 Sept 2025121, Vista Road, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9EFSemi-DetachedLeasehold£260,000
03 Jul 202524, Vista Avenue, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9EJTerracedLeasehold£192,000

Schools

In the WA12 0HD postcode area, located within Haydock East, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA12 0HD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimaryLyme Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryThe District CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.7 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Junior AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

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 0HD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Member of parliament

David Baines

St Helens North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSt. HelensE08000013
Parliamentary ConstituencySt Helens NorthE14001509
WardHaydockE05014124
ParishSt. Helens, unparished areaE43000278
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Haydock EastE02001410
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)St. Helens 005BE01006839
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA12 0HD

Is WA12 0HD (Haydock East) safe?

The area around WA12 0HD records about 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, other theft and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WA12 0HD?

The median sale price around WA12 0HD in Haydock East is £175,000 (about £215 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA12 0HD?

There are 8 schools close to WA12 0HD, including Lyme Community Primary School (Good), The District CofE Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA12 0HD?

The closest station to WA12 0HD is Earlestown, about 1,410 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA12 0HD?

WA12 0HD scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,537 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA12 0HD (Haydock East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for St Helens North covering WA12 0HD is David Baines (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election.

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.