Postcode WA12 9EJ 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 North area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 21.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 80% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Earlestown North is £45,627 per year. The nearest station is Earlestown, about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Earlestown North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,954 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Earlestown North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 21.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Earlestown North is £45,627 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 20 ft away from WA12 9EJ.
Earlestown North near WA12 9EJ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Earlestown | N/A | Walking directions to Earlestown |
Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £192,500 (about £235 per square foot) in Newton-le-Willows West area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,757 up to £380,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £321,000 | £298 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £212,500 | £264 |
| Terraced | 63 | £155,500 | £177 |
| Flats | 4 | £104,000 | £167 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £192,495 | £86,000 | £136,995 | £104,000 |
| 2017 | £206,995 | £72,000 | £139,995 | £105,000 |
| 2018 | £212,500 | £63,000 | £143,950 | £121,698 |
| 2019 | £228,995 | £94,000 | £158,995 | £120,000 |
| 2020 | £234,495 | £75,500 | £159,995 | £123,000 |
| 2021 | £249,973 | £95,000 | £174,000 | £123,500 |
| 2022 | £287,500 | £105,000 | £179,000 | £155,000 |
| 2023 | £310,000 | £85,000 | £175,000 | £160,000 |
| 2024 | £309,000 | £98,500 | £195,000 | £154,300 |
| 2025 | £338,000 | £109,375 | £198,500 | £160,000 |
| 2026 | £340,000 | £135,000 | £215,500 | £142,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £191 | £113 | £157 | £122 |
| 2017 | £188 | £125 | £171 | £121 |
| 2018 | £202 | £95 | £187 | £154 |
| 2019 | £209 | £125 | £194 | £137 |
| 2020 | £215 | £90 | £194 | £138 |
| 2021 | £227 | £159 | £203 | £149 |
| 2022 | £270 | £151 | £229 | £178 |
| 2023 | £275 | £147 | £222 | £177 |
| 2024 | £284 | £131 | £238 | £168 |
| 2025 | £298 | £156 | £254 | £179 |
| 2026 | £292 | £209 | £271 | £184 |
There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA12 9EJ.
In the WA12 9EJ postcode area, located within Earlestown North, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA12 9EJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Crow Lane West, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9YD | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | 202 Market Street, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9DG | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | Cheers Convenience Store | 78 Market Street, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9BW | Walking directions to Cheers Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Sam's Convenience Store | Crow Lane West, St. Helens, WA12 9EP | Walking directions to Sam's Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Crow Lane Mini Market | 217 Crow Lane East, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9UB | Walking directions to Crow Lane Mini Market |
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.
Elected local representatives for WA12 9EJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Craig Smith
Newton-le-Willows West - Elected 7 May 2026
Karl Lionel Collier
Newton-le-Willows West - Elected 7 May 2026
Terry Maguire
Newton-le-Willows West - Elected 7 May 2026
David Baines
St Helens North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA12 9EJ records about 21 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around WA12 9EJ in Earlestown North is £192,500 (about £235 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to WA12 9EJ, including The District CofE Primary School, St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy and Lyme Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA12 9EJ is Earlestown, about 960 m away.
WA12 9EJ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,954 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 9EJ is David Baines (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Craig Smith (Newton-le-Willows Independents), Karl Lionel Collier (Newton-le-Willows Independents) and Terry Maguire (Newton-le-Willows Independents).
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.