Postcode WA12 9AP is located in a major urban area, within the Newton-le-Willows West ward of St. Helens in the North West region, and forms part of the Earlestown South area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Earlestown South is £41,499 per year. The nearest station is Earlestown located about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Sankey Valley Park.
Earlestown South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,616 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Earlestown South has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Earlestown South is £41,499 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 240 ft away from WA12 9AP.
Earlestown South near WA12 9AP 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Earlestown | N/A | Walking directions to Earlestown |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sankey Valley Park | Large | Walking directions to Sankey Valley Park |
Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £183,250 in Newton-le-Willows West area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,950 up to £495,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £341,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £102,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £198,500 |
| Terraced | 60 | £156,750 |
10 year median price trend in Newton-le-Willows West
In the WA12 9AP postcode area, located within Earlestown South, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA12 9AP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | 10 Market Street, Earlestown, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9AN | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.5 mi | Best-one | 202 Market Street, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9DG | Walking directions to Best-one |
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.