Postcode WA12 9LP 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 Earlestown North area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Earlestown North is £45,627 per year. The median sale price in Newton-le-Willows West is £195,000 (around £244 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £158,000 and £242,000. The nearest station is Earlestown, about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Earlestown North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,024 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Earlestown North has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.5% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 236 ft away from WA12 9LP.
Earlestown North near WA12 9LP 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Earlestown | N/A | Walking directions to Earlestown |
Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £244 per square foot) in Newton-le-Willows West area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,757 up to £440,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £333,500 | £299 |
| Semi-Detached | 60 | £205,000 | £265 |
| Terraced | 58 | £165,000 | £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 | £160,000 |
| 2026 | £360,000 | £118,500 | £207,500 | £146,250 |
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 | £300 | £183 | £277 | £185 |
There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA12 9LP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct 2025 | 3, Skipper Close, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9LP | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 8, Skipper Close, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9LP | Terraced | Freehold | £184,000 | |
| 22 Apr 2026 | 82, Common Road, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9HZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 16, Grayling Close, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9JJ | Detached | Freehold | £375,000 | |
| 04 Nov 2025 | 50, Brimstone Drive, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9YH | Detached | Freehold | £375,000 |
In the WA12 9LP postcode area, located within Earlestown North, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Lyme Community Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 26 Nov 2024. | |
Lyme Community Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Nov 2024
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| 0.7 mi | Primary | The District CofE Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Oct 2021. | |
The District CofE Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 19 Oct 2021
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| 0.8 mi | Primary | St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Nov 2022. | |
St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 22 Nov 2022
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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA12 9LP
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Crow Lane West, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9YD | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | 202 Market Street, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9DG | Walking directions to Best-one |
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 9LP, 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 9LP records about 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WA12 9LP in Newton-le-Willows West is £195,000 (about £244 per square foot) based on 144 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to WA12 9LP, 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 9LP is Earlestown, about 1,341 m away.
WA12 9LP scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,024 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 9LP 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).