Postcode WA12 9EY is located in a major urban area, within the Newton-le-Willows West area of St. Helens in the North West region, and forms part of the Haydock East area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 110.1 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 Haydock East is £40,785 per year. The median sale price in Newton-le-Willows West is £197,500 (around £256 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £160,000 and £250,000. The nearest station is Earlestown, about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Lyme and Wood Pits Country Park.
Haydock East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,365 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Haydock East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 110.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Haydock East is £40,785 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 91 ft away from WA12 9EY.
Haydock East near WA12 9EY 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Earlestown | N/A | Walking directions to Earlestown |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lyme and Wood Pits Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Lyme and Wood Pits Country Park |
Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £197,500 (about £256 per square foot) in Newton-le-Willows West area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,757 up to £475,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £339,000 | £298 |
| Semi-Detached | 60 | £200,000 | £266 |
| Terraced | 59 | £160,000 | £191 |
| Flats | 4 | £118,500 | £183 |
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 | £198,250 | £159,000 |
| 2026 | £371,000 | £118,500 | £200,000 | £150,000 |
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 | £253 | £185 |
| 2026 | £298 | £183 | £281 | £185 |
There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA12 9EY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jul 2025 | 102, Clarence Street, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9EN | Terraced | Freehold | £155,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 36, Brunswick Road, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9EX | Terraced | Freehold | £158,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 280, Crow Lane West, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9YQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £158,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2026 | 308, Crow Lane West, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9YS | Terraced | Leasehold | £115,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 3, Lyme Street, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9HB | Terraced | Leasehold | £66,000 |
In the WA12 9EY postcode area, located within Haydock East, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Lyme Community Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 26 Nov 2024. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | The District CofE Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Oct 2021. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Nov 2022. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA12 9EY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sam's Convenience Store | Crow Lane West, St. Helens, WA12 9EP | Walking directions to Sam's Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Crow Lane West, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9YD | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 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 |
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 9EY, 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 9EY records about 110 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around WA12 9EY in Newton-le-Willows West is £197,500 (about £256 per square foot) based on 153 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to WA12 9EY, including Lyme Community Primary School (Good), The District CofE Primary School (Good) and St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WA12 9EY is Earlestown, about 1,207 m away.
WA12 9EY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,365 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 9EY 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).