Postcode WA12 9PW 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 Earlestown North area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% 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 Newton-Le-Willows, about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Willow Park.
Earlestown North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,023 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Earlestown North has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.3% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 214 ft away from WA12 9PW.
Earlestown North near WA12 9PW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Newton-Le-Willows located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Newton-Le-Willows | N/A | Walking directions to Newton-Le-Willows |
| 0.7 mi | Earlestown | N/A | Walking directions to Earlestown |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Willow Park | Large | Walking directions to Willow Park |
| 0.3 mi | Mesnes Park | Large | Walking directions to Mesnes Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £357,500 | £316 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £230,750 | £278 |
| Flats | 7 | £187,500 | £222 |
| Terraced | 45 | £182,518 | £223 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA12 9PW.
In the WA12 9PW postcode area, located within Earlestown North, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA12 9PW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 105 High Street, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9SL | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 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 9PW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
George Woodward
Newton-le-Willows East - Elected 7 May 2026
Ian Francis Mills
Newton-le-Willows East - Elected 7 May 2026
Keith Anthony Laird
Newton-le-Willows East - Elected 7 May 2026
David Baines
St Helens North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA12 9PW records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 9PW in Earlestown North is £231,500 (about £277 per square foot) based on 141 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to WA12 9PW, including Hope Academy (Requires improvement), Newton-le-Willows Primary School (Good) and St Peter's CofE Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA12 9PW is Newton-Le-Willows, about 930 m away.
WA12 9PW scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,023 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 9PW 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).
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.