Postcode WA12 9RU 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Earlestown South is £41,499 per year. The nearest station is Earlestown located about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Earlestown South has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,962 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Earlestown South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 54.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.5% 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 5 ft away from WA12 9RU.
Earlestown South near WA12 9RU 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Earlestown | N/A | Walking directions to Earlestown |
| 0.9 mi | Newton-Le-Willows | N/A | Walking directions to Newton-Le-Willows |
Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £183,250 in Newton-le-Willows West area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,950 up to £495,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £341,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £102,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £198,500 |
| Terraced | 60 | £156,750 |
10 year median price trend in Newton-le-Willows West
In the WA12 9RU postcode area, located within Earlestown South, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA12 9RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Crow Lane Mini Market | 217 Crow Lane East, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9UB | Walking directions to Crow Lane Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | 10 Market Street, Earlestown, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9AN | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Earle Street, Earlestown, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9LN | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | Cheers Convenience Store | 78 Market Street, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9BW | Walking directions to Cheers Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Thrifty's | Wargrave Road, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 8EW | Walking directions to Thrifty's |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.