Postcode WA12 9LB 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 67.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Earlestown South is £41,499 per year. The nearest station is Earlestown, about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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 67.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 52.7% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 327 ft away from WA12 9LB.
Earlestown South near WA12 9LB 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 |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA12 9LB.
In the WA12 9LB postcode area, located within Earlestown South, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA12 9LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sam's Convenience Store | Crow Lane West, St. Helens, WA12 9EP | Walking directions to Sam's Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | 202 Market Street, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9DG | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Crow Lane West, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9YD | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 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 (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 9LB, 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 9LB records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 public order.
The median sale price around WA12 9LB in Earlestown South is £192,500 (about £235 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to WA12 9LB, including Lyme Community Primary School (Good), The District CofE Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA12 9LB is Earlestown, about 1,154 m away.
WA12 9LB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,616 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 9LB 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.