Postcode WA12 8HF 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 112.6 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 Newton-le-Willows is £49,545 per year. The median sale price in Newton-le-Willows East is £230,750 (around £271 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £180,000 and £300,000. The nearest station is Earlestown, about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Mesnes Park.
Newton-le-Willows has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,382 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Newton-le-Willows has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 42.4% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 213 ft away from WA12 8HF.
Newton-le-Willows near WA12 8HF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Earlestown located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Earlestown | N/A | Walking directions to Earlestown |
| 0.7 mi | Newton-Le-Willows | N/A | Walking directions to Newton-Le-Willows |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Mesnes Park | Large | Walking directions to Mesnes Park |
Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £230,750 (about £271 per square foot) in Newton-le-Willows East area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £795,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £357,500 | £327 |
| Semi-Detached | 59 | £231,500 | £271 |
| Terraced | 55 | £185,000 | £234 |
| Flats | 8 | £130,000 | £190 |
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 | £230,000 | £182,518 |
| 2026 | £356,250 | £105,000 | £235,000 | £187,500 |
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 | £317 | £208 | £275 | £229 |
| 2026 | £319 | £188 | £288 | £234 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA12 8HF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | 17, Park Avenue North, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 8HF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £210,300 | |
| 18 Aug 2026 | 1, Hickory Close, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 8EG | Terraced | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 6, Hickory Close, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 8EG | Terraced | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 10, Ivy Avenue, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 8HE | Detached | Freehold | £320,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 1, Ivy Avenue, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 8HE | Detached | Freehold | £310,000 |
In the WA12 8HF postcode area, located within Newton-le-Willows, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Wargrave CofE Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 26 Nov 2024. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Newton-le-Willows Primary School | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 6 Jan 2026. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Nov 2022. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA12 8HF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Thrifty's | Wargrave Road, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 8EW | Walking directions to Thrifty's |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Maple Avenue, St. Helens, WA12 8PQ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Wargrave Road, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 8AS | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 8HF, 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 8HF records about 113 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, criminal damage and arson and drugs.
The median sale price around WA12 8HF in Newton-le-Willows East is £230,750 (about £271 per square foot) based on 158 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to WA12 8HF, including Wargrave CofE Primary School (Good), Newton-le-Willows Primary School (Requires improvement) and St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WA12 8HF is Earlestown, about 642 m away.
WA12 8HF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,382 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 8HF 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).