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 moderate crime levels, with around 59.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Newton-le-Willows is £49,545 per year. The nearest station is Newton-Le-Willows located about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Mesnes Park.
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.
Newton-le-Willows has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 59.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
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 7 ft away from WA12 8HY.
Newton-le-Willows near WA12 8HY 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Newton-Le-Willows | N/A | Walking directions to Newton-Le-Willows |
| 0.7 mi | Earlestown | N/A | Walking directions to Earlestown |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Mesnes Park | Large | Walking directions to Mesnes Park |
Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Newton-le-Willows East area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £1,200,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 42 | £360,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 60 | £230,750 |
| Terraced | 43 | £185,000 |
10 year median price trend in Newton-le-Willows East
In the WA12 8HY postcode area, located within Newton-le-Willows, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA12 8HY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Maple Avenue, St. Helens, WA12 8PQ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Thrifty's | Wargrave Road, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 8EW | Walking directions to Thrifty's |
| 0.4 mi | Shop'n Drive | Mill Lane, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 8BJ | Walking directions to Shop'n Drive |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | 105 High Street, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9SL | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for St. Helens district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WA12 8HY, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.