Postcode WA12 8RQ 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 111.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Newton-le-Willows is £49,545 per year. The nearest station is Earlestown located about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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.
Newton-le-Willows has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Newton-le-Willows is £49,545 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA12 8RQ.
Newton-le-Willows near WA12 8RQ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Earlestown | N/A | Walking directions to Earlestown |
| 1 mi | Newton-Le-Willows | N/A | Walking directions to Newton-Le-Willows |
Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Newton-le-Willows East area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £1,200,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 40 | £357,475 |
| Flats | 12 | £132,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £182,500 |
10 year median price trend in Newton-le-Willows East
In the WA12 8RQ postcode area, located within Newton-le-Willows, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA12 8RQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Thrifty's | Wargrave Road, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 8EW | Walking directions to Thrifty's |
| 0.4 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Nisa Local | Maple Avenue, St. Helens, WA12 8PQ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Wargrave Road, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 8AS | Walking directions to Aldi |
Annual council tax rates for St. Helens district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.