Postcode WA12 8NF 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 112.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 £271 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £180,000 and £300,000. The nearest station is Earlestown, about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Newton-le-Willows has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,382 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Newton-le-Willows has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.5% 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 76 ft away from WA12 8NF.
Newton-le-Willows near WA12 8NF 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 |
Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £232,000 (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 | 35 | £357,500 | £325 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £231,500 | £271 |
| Terraced | 44 | £183,759 | £223 |
| 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 | £350,000 | £105,000 | £237,000 | £185,000 |
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 8NF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Nov 2025 | 146, Wargrave Road, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 8JW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 36, Wargrave Road, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9QZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £185,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2025 | 58, Wargrave Road, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9QZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £86,500 | |
| 26 May 2025 | 58, Wargrave Road, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9QZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £86,500 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 51, Wargrave Road, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9RB | Other | Leasehold | £135,000 |
In the WA12 8NF postcode area, located within Newton-le-Willows, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA12 8NF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 | Cheers Convenience Store | 78 Market Street, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9BW | Walking directions to Cheers Convenience Store |
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 8NF, 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 8NF records about 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 8NF in Newton-le-Willows East is £232,000 (about £271 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to WA12 8NF, including St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy, St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy and The District CofE Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA12 8NF is Earlestown, about 255 m away.
WA12 8NF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,382 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 8NF 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).