Postcode WA12 9RR is located in a major urban area, within the Newton-le-Willows East area of St. Helens in the North West region, and forms part of the Earlestown South area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Earlestown South is £41,499 per year. The median sale price in Newton-le-Willows East is £232,000 (around £272 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £180,000 and £300,000. The nearest station is Earlestown, about 0.4 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.
Earlestown South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,541 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Earlestown South has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WA12 9RR.
Earlestown South near WA12 9RR 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Earlestown | N/A | Walking directions to Earlestown |
| 0.6 mi | Newton-Le-Willows | N/A | Walking directions to Newton-Le-Willows |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Mesnes Park | Large | Walking directions to Mesnes Park |
Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £232,000 (about £272 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 | £325 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £231,500 | £273 |
| Terraced | 45 | £185,000 | £228 |
| Flats | 9 | £125,000 | £192 |
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 | £182,518 |
| 2026 | £350,000 | £105,000 | £237,000 | £185,000 |
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 | £235 |
| 2026 | £317 | £188 | £278 | £203 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA12 9RR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | 13, Lapwing Close, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9RP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 15, Greenshank Close, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9RT | Terraced | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 02 Jun 2025 | 19, Greenshank Close, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9RT | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 23, Turnstone Avenue, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9SD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 06 Jan 2026 | 3, Turnstone Avenue, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9SD | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 |
In the WA12 9RR postcode area, located within Earlestown South, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA12 9RR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 217 Crow Lane East, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9UB | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 105 High Street, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9SL | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Thrifty's | Wargrave Road, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 8EW | Walking directions to Thrifty's |
| 0.5 mi | Nisa Local | Maple Avenue, St. Helens, WA12 8PQ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
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 9RR, 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 9RR records about 55 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, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around WA12 9RR in Newton-le-Willows East is £232,000 (about £272 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to WA12 9RR, including Newton-le-Willows Primary School (Good), St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy and St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA12 9RR is Earlestown, about 721 m away.
WA12 9RR scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,541 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 9RR 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).