Postcode WA12 8JW 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 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 median sale price in Newton-le-Willows East is £235,000 (around £271 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £180,000 and £310,000. The nearest station is Earlestown, about 0.2 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 very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,602 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Newton-le-Willows has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.2% 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 175 ft away from WA12 8JW.
Newton-le-Willows near WA12 8JW 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Earlestown | N/A | Walking directions to Earlestown |
| 0.8 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 149 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £271 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 | 37 | £370,000 | £325 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £232,000 | £270 |
| Terraced | 50 | £183,759 | £219 |
| 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 | £356,250 | £105,000 | £249,500 | £188,750 |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA12 8JW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Nov 2025 | 146, Wargrave Road, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 8JW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 157, Wargrave Road, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 8JN | Terraced | Leasehold | £205,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 145, Wargrave Road, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 8JN | Terraced | Leasehold | £140,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 53, Rydal Street, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 8JX | Terraced | Leasehold | £107,500 | |
| 27 Jan 2026 | 33, Rydal Street, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 8JX | Terraced | Leasehold | £125,000 |
In the WA12 8JW 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 inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Jun 2022. | |
St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Jun 2022
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Newton-le-Willows Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 6 Jan 2026. | |
Newton-le-Willows Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 6 Jan 2026
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Nov 2022. | |
St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 22 Nov 2022
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5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA12 8JW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Thrifty's | Wargrave Road, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 8EW | Walking directions to Thrifty's |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | 10 Market Street, Earlestown, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9AN | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 217 Crow Lane East, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9UB | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Earle Street, Earlestown, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9LN | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 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 8JW, 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 8JW 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around WA12 8JW in Newton-le-Willows East is £235,000 (about £271 per square foot) based on 149 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to WA12 8JW, including St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy (Requires improvement), 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 8JW is Earlestown, about 352 m away.
WA12 8JW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,602 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 8JW 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).