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WA12 8LX

Wargrave Road

Newton-le-Willows East

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Detailed insights for WA12 8LX

Overview

Postcode WA12 8LX 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 £232,000 (around £272 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £180,000 and £300,000. The nearest station is Earlestown, about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8.2%
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 5,602 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 17% 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

8.2%

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.

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 214 ft away from WA12 8LX.

Flood risk

No risk

Newton-le-Willows near WA12 8LX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Earlestown located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA12 8LX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Earlestown

N/A

Walking directions to Earlestown
0.8 mi

Newton-Le-Willows

N/A

Walking directions to Newton-Le-Willows

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
255
Population density
9,922.2 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
236
93.65%
Other White
9
3.57%
Other Asian
3
1.19%
Chinese
1
0.4%
Pakistani
1
0.4%
Total population: 252

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
61
28.5%
No qualifications
48
22.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
19.16%
Level 3 (A level)
29
13.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
7.48%
Total 16+ residents: 214

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
36
32.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
29.09%
Owns with a mortgage
31
28.18%
Other social rented
5
4.55%
Social rents from council
4
3.64%
Total households: 110

Property prices in Newton-le-Willows East

Median price: £232,000
Price per sq ft: £272
Sales (last 12 months): 137
Typical range (middle 50%): £180K – £300K

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £232,000 (about £272 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£325
Semi-Detached48£231,500£273
Terraced45£185,000£228
Flats9£125,000£192

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£182,518
2026£350,000£105,000£237,000£185,000
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£235
2026£317£188£278£203
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA12 8LX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA12 8LX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Jun 2026179, Wargrave Road, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 8JTTerracedLeasehold£123,000
08 Sept 2025167, Wargrave Road, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 8JTTerracedLeasehold£105,510
16 May 2025165, Wargrave Road, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 8JTTerracedLeasehold£95,000
25 Jun 2026202, Wargrave Road, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 8ELTerracedLeasehold£97,500
25 Jun 2026202, Wargrave Road, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 8ELOtherLeasehold£97,500

Schools

In the WA12 8LX 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 8LX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryWargrave CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryNewton-le-Willows Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Infant AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA12 8LX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA12 8LX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThrifty'sWargrave Road, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 8EWWalking directions to Thrifty's
0.3 miNisa LocalMaple Avenue, St. Helens, WA12 8PQWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 miHeron Foods10 Market Street, Earlestown, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9ANWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.5 miTescoEarle Street, Earlestown, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9LNWalking directions to Tesco
0.5 miLondis217 Crow Lane East, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9UBWalking directions to Londis

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for St. Helens district.

Band A£1,602
Band B£1,869
Band C£2,136
Band D£2,403
Band E£2,937
Band F£3,472
Band G£4,006
Band H£4,807

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 8LX, 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 8LX

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

The area around WA12 8LX 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 8LX?

The median sale price around WA12 8LX in Newton-le-Willows East is £232,000 (about £272 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA12 8LX?

There are 10 schools close to WA12 8LX, including Wargrave CofE Primary School (Good), Newton-le-Willows Primary School (Good) and St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA12 8LX?

The closest station to WA12 8LX is Earlestown, about 426 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA12 8LX?

WA12 8LX 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).

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

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