Postcode WA12 8PU 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% 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 Newton-Le-Willows, about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Willow Park.
Newton-le-Willows has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,538 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 13% least deprived areas in England.
Newton-le-Willows has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.0% 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 85 ft away from WA12 8PU.
Newton-le-Willows near WA12 8PU 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Newton-Le-Willows | N/A | Walking directions to Newton-Le-Willows |
| 0.8 mi | Earlestown | N/A | Walking directions to Earlestown |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Willow Park | Large | Walking directions to Willow Park |
| 0.3 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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA12 8PU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2026 | 1, Sandra Drive, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 8QA | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 20, Sandra Drive, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 8QA | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £296,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 19, Sandra Drive, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 8QA | Detached | Leasehold | £243,500 | |
| 26 Mar 2026 | 36, Conway Drive, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 8PZ | Detached | Freehold | £335,000 | |
| 06 Jan 2026 | 168, Park Road South, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 8HX | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £272,000 |
In the WA12 8PU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Peter's CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2025. | |
St Peter's CofE Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 14 Jan 2025
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| 0.4 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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| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Willow Bank School | Community special school | Area360 rating. Inspected 12 May 2026. | |
Willow Bank School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 12 May 2026
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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA12 8PU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Shop'N Drive | Mill Lane, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 8BJ | Walking directions to Shop'N Drive |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | Maple Avenue, St. Helens, WA12 8PQ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | 105 High Street, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9SL | Walking directions to Spar |
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 8PU, 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 8PU records about 57 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WA12 8PU 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 9 schools close to WA12 8PU, including St Peter's CofE Primary School (Outstanding), Newton-le-Willows Primary School (Requires improvement) and Willow Bank School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WA12 8PU is Newton-Le-Willows, about 384 m away.
WA12 8PU scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,538 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 8PU 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).