Postcode insights

WA12 8RD

Catherine Way

Newton-le-Willows East

Interactive map showing WA12 8RD and surrounding area

Detailed insights for WA12 8RD

Overview

Postcode WA12 8RD 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 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 nearest station is Earlestown, about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
113
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
40.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Newton-le-Willows has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,244 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Newton-le-Willows has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

40.8%

Approximately 40.8% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA12 8RD.

Flood risk

No risk

Newton-le-Willows near WA12 8RD 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 8RD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Earlestown

N/A

Walking directions to Earlestown
1 mi

Newton-Le-Willows

N/A

Walking directions to Newton-Le-Willows

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
270
Population density
4,054.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
64.41(+73%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.41(+16%)
Drugs
9.76(+150%)
Public order
9.76(-4%)
Other theft
8.46(+28%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
247
91.48%
Other White
13
4.81%
Other Asian
3
1.11%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.11%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.74%
Total population: 270

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
53
23.98%
Level 4+ (Degree)
45
20.36%
Level 3 (A level)
44
19.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
14.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
13.57%
Total 16+ residents: 221

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
38
26.76%
Owns with a mortgage
30
21.13%
Owns outright
27
19.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
18.31%
Social rents from council
20
14.08%
Total households: 142

Property prices in Newton-le-Willows East

Median price£231,500
Price per sq ft£277
Sales (last 12 months)141
Typical range (middle 50%)£185K – £290K

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.

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£316
Semi-Detached54£230,750£278
Flats7£187,500£222
Terraced45£182,518£223

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£181,259
2026£345,000£205,000£232,000£182,500
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£232
2026£301£239£251£201
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 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA12 8RD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA12 8RD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 2026160, Catherine Way, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 8RDTerracedFreehold£170,000
23 Jan 20269, Barley Mere Close, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 8QWFlatsLeasehold£105,000
18 Feb 20256, Barley Mere Close, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 8QWTerracedFreehold£162,000
27 Feb 202635, Catherine Way, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 8RGTerracedFreehold£172,500
27 Jun 202576, Catherine Way, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 8RGDetachedFreehold£200,000

Schools

In the WA12 8RD postcode area, located within Newton-le-Willows, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA12 8RD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryWargrave CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableAscent Autism Specialist CollegeSpecial post 16 institution

Good

0.3 miNot applicableWargrave House SchoolNon-maintained special school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA12 8RD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA12 8RD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThrifty'sWargrave Road, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 8EWWalking directions to Thrifty's
0.4 miAldiWargrave Road, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 8ASWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miNisa LocalMaple Avenue, St. Helens, WA12 8PQWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.5 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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for St. Helens district (2025-26).

Band A£1,526
Band B£1,780
Band C£2,034
Band D£2,289
Band E£2,797
Band F£3,306
Band G£3,814
Band H£4,577

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 8RD, 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 015EE01006860
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA12 8RD

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

The area around WA12 8RD 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.

What is the average house price near WA12 8RD?

The median sale price around WA12 8RD in Newton-le-Willows is £231,500 (about £277 per square foot) based on 141 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA12 8RD?

There are 9 schools close to WA12 8RD, including Wargrave CofE Primary School (Good), Ascent Autism Specialist College (Good) and Wargrave House School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA12 8RD?

The closest station to WA12 8RD is Earlestown, about 550 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA12 8RD?

WA12 8RD scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,244 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

Data Sources

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.