Postcode insights

WA12 9JE

Greenfield Close

Newton-le-Willows East

Interactive map showing WA12 9JE and surrounding area

Detailed insights for WA12 9JE

Overview

Postcode WA12 9JE 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below 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 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Mesnes Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Newton-le-Willows has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,664 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Newton-le-Willows has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.8%

Approximately 4.8% 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

8/10

The average income per household in Newton-le-Willows is £49,545 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WA12 9JE.

Flood risk

No risk

Newton-le-Willows near WA12 9JE 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA12 9JE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Earlestown

N/A

Walking directions to Earlestown
0.6 mi

Newton-Le-Willows

N/A

Walking directions to Newton-Le-Willows

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA12 9JE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMesnes ParkLargeWalking directions to Mesnes Park

Area Profile

Population
308
Population density
4,850.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.83(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.52(-53%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.86(-13%)
Public order
6.55(-35%)
Shoplifting
5.24(-9%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
293
95.44%
Indian
4
1.3%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.98%
Other White
3
0.98%
Other Asian
1
0.33%
Total population: 307

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
111
44.4%
Level 3 (A level)
49
19.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
16%
No qualifications
20
8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
8%
Total 16+ residents: 250

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
72
49.66%
Owns outright
35
24.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
14.48%
Shared ownership
7
4.83%
Other social rented
7
4.83%
Total households: 145

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA12 9JE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA12 9JE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Jul 202513, Lapwing Close, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9RPSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000
12 Dec 202515, Greenshank Close, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9RTTerracedFreehold£255,000
02 Jun 202519, Greenshank Close, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9RTTerracedFreehold£230,000
21 Mar 202537, Harrison Way, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9JQDetachedFreehold£360,000
27 Apr 202634, Dean Meadow, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9PXSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000

Schools

In the WA12 9JE postcode area, located within Newton-le-Willows, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA12 9JE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryNewton-le-Willows Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Infant AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.4 miPrimarySt Peter's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA12 9JE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA12 9JE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCrow Lane Mini Market217 Crow Lane East, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9UBWalking directions to Crow Lane Mini Market
0.3 miSpar105 High Street, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9SLWalking directions to Spar
0.5 miThrifty'sWargrave Road, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 8EWWalking directions to Thrifty's
0.5 miNisa LocalMaple Avenue, St. Helens, WA12 8PQWalking directions to Nisa Local

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 9JE, 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 015AE01006856
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1992-08-01

Frequently asked questions about WA12 9JE

Is WA12 9JE (Newton-le-Willows) safe?

The area around WA12 9JE records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 9JE?

The median sale price around WA12 9JE 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 9JE?

There are 9 schools close to WA12 9JE, including Newton-le-Willows Primary School (Good), St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy and St Peter's CofE Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA12 9JE?

The closest station to WA12 9JE is Earlestown, about 819 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA12 9JE?

WA12 9JE scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,664 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA12 9JE (Newton-le-Willows) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for St Helens North covering WA12 9JE 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.