Postcode WA12 8DG is located in a major urban area, within the Newton-le-Willows East area of St. Helens in the North West region, and forms part of the Newton-le-Willows area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% 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 median sale price in Newton-le-Willows East is £232,000 (around £272 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £180,000 and £300,000. The nearest station is Newton-Le-Willows, about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Willow Park.
Newton-le-Willows has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,538 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 13% least deprived areas in England.
Newton-le-Willows has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.4% 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.
The average income per household in Newton-le-Willows is £49,545 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 269 ft away from WA12 8DG.
Newton-le-Willows near WA12 8DG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Newton-Le-Willows located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Newton-Le-Willows | N/A | Walking directions to Newton-Le-Willows |
| 1 mi | Earlestown | N/A | Walking directions to Earlestown |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Willow Park | Large | Walking directions to Willow Park |
| 0.5 mi | Mesnes Park | Large | Walking directions to Mesnes Park |
Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £232,000 (about £272 per square foot) in Newton-le-Willows East area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £855,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £357,500 | £325 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £231,500 | £273 |
| Terraced | 45 | £185,000 | £228 |
| Flats | 9 | £125,000 | £192 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £182,518 |
| 2026 | £350,000 | £105,000 | £237,000 | £185,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £235 |
| 2026 | £317 | £188 | £278 | £203 |
There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA12 8DG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug 2025 | 37, Wayfarers Drive, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 8DF | Detached | Freehold | £465,000 | |
| 09 Mar 2026 | 3, Whitefield Avenue, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 8BY | Terraced | Leasehold | £160,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 15, Whitefield Avenue, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 8BY | Terraced | Leasehold | £175,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 15, Whitefield Avenue, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 8BY | Terraced | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 12 Nov 2025 | 12, Whitefield Avenue, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 8BY | Terraced | Leasehold | £192,000 |
In the WA12 8DG postcode area, located within Newton-le-Willows, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA12 8DG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Shop'N Drive | Mill Lane, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 8BJ | Walking directions to Shop'N Drive |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Maple Avenue, St. Helens, WA12 8PQ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
Annual council tax rates for St. Helens district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WA12 8DG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
George Woodward
Newton-le-Willows East - Elected 7 May 2026
Ian Francis Mills
Newton-le-Willows East - Elected 7 May 2026
Keith Anthony Laird
Newton-le-Willows East - Elected 7 May 2026
David Baines
St Helens North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA12 8DG records about 57 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around WA12 8DG in Newton-le-Willows East is £232,000 (about £272 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to WA12 8DG, including Willow Bank School (Good), St Peter's CofE Primary School (Outstanding) and Newton-le-Willows Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA12 8DG is Newton-Le-Willows, about 404 m away.
WA12 8DG scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,538 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for St Helens North covering WA12 8DG 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).