Postcode WA12 8LW 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 high crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% 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 0.5 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 2,168 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Newton-le-Willows has a high crime rate, with approximately 87 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 71.9% 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 10 ft away from WA12 8LW.
Newton-le-Willows near WA12 8LW 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Newton-Le-Willows | N/A | Walking directions to Newton-Le-Willows |
| 0.5 mi | Earlestown | N/A | Walking directions to Earlestown |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Mesnes Park | Large | Walking directions to Mesnes Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £357,500 | £316 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £230,750 | £278 |
| Flats | 7 | £187,500 | £222 |
| Terraced | 45 | £182,518 | £223 |
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 | £181,259 |
| 2026 | £345,000 | £205,000 | £232,000 | £182,500 |
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 | £318 | £208 | £276 | £232 |
| 2026 | £301 | £239 | £251 | £201 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA12 8LW.
In the WA12 8LW 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 8LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Maple Avenue, St. Helens, WA12 8PQ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Thrifty's | Wargrave Road, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 8EW | Walking directions to Thrifty's |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | 105 High Street, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9SL | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Shop'n Drive | Mill Lane, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 8BJ | Walking directions to Shop'n Drive |
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 8LW, 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 8LW records about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 8LW in Newton-le-Willows is £231,500 (about £277 per square foot) based on 141 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to WA12 8LW, including Newton-le-Willows Primary School (Good), St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy and St Peter's CofE Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA12 8LW is Newton-Le-Willows, about 751 m away.
WA12 8LW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,168 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 8LW 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).
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.