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WA12 0JQ

The Parks

Haydock

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Detailed insights for WA12 0JQ

Overview

Postcode WA12 0JQ 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 103.2 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 Bryn, about 1.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Liverpool Road Community Garden.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Haydock East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,655 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Haydock East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 103.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.2%

Approximately 10.2% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 155 ft away from WA12 0JQ.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Bryn located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA12 0JQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miLiverpool Road Community GardenSmallWalking directions to Liverpool Road Community Garden

Area Profile

Population
340
Population density
103.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.75(+28%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.75(+64%)
Vehicle crime
14.04(+134%)
Other theft
7.72(+17%)
Public order
7.72(-24%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
318
93.26%
Other White
11
3.23%
Pakistani
3
0.88%
Indian
2
0.59%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.59%
Total population: 341

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
27.89%
No qualifications
61
20.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
18.03%
Level 3 (A level)
40
13.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
11.22%
Total 16+ residents: 294

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
75
51.02%
Owns with a mortgage
44
29.93%
Other social rented
8
5.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
5.44%
Social rents from council
7
4.76%
Total households: 147

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 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA12 0JQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA12 0JQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Mar 202622, Chetwode Avenue, Wigan, WN4 9PPDetachedFreehold£230,000
02 Sept 20254, Chetwode Avenue, Wigan, WN4 9PPSemi-DetachedFreehold£222,000
12 May 20251, Chetwode Avenue, Wigan, WN4 9PPDetachedLeasehold£280,000
12 May 20251, Chetwode Avenue, Wigan, WN4 9PPDetachedFreehold£280,000
01 Dec 202514 - 15, Haydock Park Gardens, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 0JFDetachedFreehold£613,000

Schools

In the WA12 0JQ postcode area, located within Haydock East, there are 3 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA12 0JQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryThe Byrchall High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miSecondarySt Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-MakerfieldVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Oswald's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA12 0JQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA12 0JQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOne StopLegh Street, Wigan, WN4 9EJWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miDaveWarrington Road, Wigan, WN4 9PJWalking directions to Dave
0.5 miThe Food WarehouseGerard Street, Wigan, WN4 9ANWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.5 miHeron FoodsGerard Street, Wigan, WN4 9ANWalking directions to Heron Foods

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 0JQ, 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 005AE01006836
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1991-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA12 0JQ

Is WA12 0JQ (Haydock East) safe?

The area around WA12 0JQ records about 103 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 0JQ?

The median sale price around WA12 0JQ 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 0JQ?

There are 6 schools close to WA12 0JQ, including The Byrchall High School (Good), St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield (Good) and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WA12 0JQ?

WA12 0JQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,655 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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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.