Postcode insights

WA12 8HY

Laurel Avenue

Newton-le-Willows East

Interactive map showing WA12 8HY and surrounding area

Detailed insights for WA12 8HY

Overview

Postcode WA12 8HY 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% 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 0.4 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.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
52.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Newton-le-Willows has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,310 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Newton-le-Willows has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

52.6%

Approximately 52.6% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 7 ft away from WA12 8HY.

Flood risk

No risk

Newton-le-Willows near WA12 8HY 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA12 8HY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Newton-Le-Willows

N/A

Walking directions to Newton-Le-Willows
0.7 mi

Earlestown

N/A

Walking directions to Earlestown

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA12 8HY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMesnes ParkLargeWalking directions to Mesnes Park

Area Profile

Population
317
Population density
6,997.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.48(-16%)
Public order
7.87(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.21(-60%)
Drugs
6.56(+68%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.59(-49%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
294
93.04%
Other White
17
5.38%
Arab
3
0.95%
Other Asian
1
0.32%
Other Black
1
0.32%
Total population: 316

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
67
27.24%
No qualifications
46
18.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
17.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
14.63%
Level 3 (A level)
32
13.01%
Total 16+ residents: 246

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
49
36.84%
Owns with a mortgage
30
22.56%
Owns outright
24
18.05%
Social rents from council
21
15.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.51%
Total households: 133

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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA12 8HY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA12 8HY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 202583, Cedar Gardens, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 8ADSemi-DetachedLeasehold£240,000
24 Oct 202581, Cedar Gardens, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 8ADSemi-DetachedLeasehold£231,500
31 Mar 20258, Cedar Gardens, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 8ADTerracedLeasehold£185,000
15 Oct 20253, Woburn Avenue, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 8PPSemi-DetachedLeasehold£195,000
13 Feb 202634, Laurel Avenue, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 8JASemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000

Schools

In the WA12 8HY postcode area, located within Newton-le-Willows, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA12 8HY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryNewton-le-Willows Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Peter's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.5 miNot applicableWargrave House SchoolNon-maintained special school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA12 8HY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA12 8HY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miNisa LocalMaple Avenue, St. Helens, WA12 8PQWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 miThrifty'sWargrave Road, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 8EWWalking directions to Thrifty's
0.4 miShop'n DriveMill Lane, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 8BJWalking directions to Shop'n Drive
0.5 miSpar105 High Street, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9SLWalking directions to Spar

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 8HY, 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 015CE01006858
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA12 8HY

Is WA12 8HY (Newton-le-Willows) safe?

The area around WA12 8HY records about 60 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.

What is the average house price near WA12 8HY?

The median sale price around WA12 8HY 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 8HY?

There are 10 schools close to WA12 8HY, including Newton-le-Willows Primary School (Good), St Peter's CofE Primary School (Outstanding) and Wargrave House School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA12 8HY?

The closest station to WA12 8HY is Newton-Le-Willows, about 612 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA12 8HY?

WA12 8HY scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,310 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA12 8HY (Newton-le-Willows) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for St Helens North covering WA12 8HY 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.