Postcode WA12 8NT 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 £230,750 (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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 35 ft away from WA12 8NT.
Newton-le-Willows near WA12 8NT 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 |
| 0.9 mi | Newton-Le-Willows | N/A | Walking directions to Newton-Le-Willows |
Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £230,750 (about £271 per square foot) in Newton-le-Willows East area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £795,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £357,500 | £327 |
| Semi-Detached | 59 | £231,500 | £271 |
| Terraced | 55 | £185,000 | £234 |
| Flats | 8 | £130,000 | £190 |
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 | £230,000 | £182,518 |
| 2026 | £356,250 | £105,000 | £235,000 | £187,500 |
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 | £317 | £208 | £275 | £229 |
| 2026 | £319 | £188 | £288 | £234 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA12 8NT.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2026 | 3, Grosvenor Court, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 8NT | Detached | Leasehold | £322,500 | |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 16, Old Wargrave Road, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 8LU | Terraced | Freehold | £160,650 | |
| 06 May 2026 | 37, Old Wargrave Road, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 8LU | Terraced | Leasehold | £85,000 | |
| 06 May 2026 | 37, Old Wargrave Road, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 8LU | Terraced | Leasehold | £58,000 | |
| 05 May 2026 | 37, Old Wargrave Road, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 8LU | Terraced | Leasehold | £85,000 |
In the WA12 8NT postcode area, located within Newton-le-Willows, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Wargrave CofE Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 26 Nov 2024. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Nov 2022. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | The District CofE Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Oct 2021. |
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA12 8NT
| 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 |
| 0.4 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | 217 Crow Lane East, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9UB | Walking directions to Londis |
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 8NT, 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 8NT 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, criminal damage and arson and drugs.
The median sale price around WA12 8NT in Newton-le-Willows East is £230,750 (about £271 per square foot) based on 158 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to WA12 8NT, including Wargrave CofE Primary School (Good), St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy (Requires improvement) and The District CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WA12 8NT is Earlestown, about 336 m away.
WA12 8NT 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 8NT 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).