Postcode WA12 9SL 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 Newton-le-Willows area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Newton-le-Willows is £49,545 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 Newton-Le-Willows, about 0.4 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.
Newton-le-Willows has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,774 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.
Newton-le-Willows has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Newton-le-Willows is £49,545 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 27 ft away from WA12 9SL.
Newton-le-Willows near WA12 9SL 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Newton-Le-Willows | N/A | Walking directions to Newton-Le-Willows |
| 0.9 mi | Earlestown | N/A | Walking directions to Earlestown |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Willow Park | Large | Walking directions to Willow Park |
| 0.2 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 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA12 9SL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb 2026 | 121, High Street, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9SL | Terraced | Leasehold | £289,500 | |
| 05 Feb 2026 | 119, High Street, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9SL | Terraced | Leasehold | £297,000 | |
| 22 Sept 2025 | 90, High Street, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9SH | Terraced | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2025 | Flat 27, Willow Court, The Parchments, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 0DL | Flats | Leasehold | £82,500 | |
| 16 Jul 2025 | 98, Mercer Street, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9TJ | Terraced | Leasehold | £149,995 |
In the WA12 9SL postcode area, located within Newton-le-Willows, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA12 9SL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Spar | 105 High Street, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9SL | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Shop'N Drive | Mill Lane, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 8BJ | Walking directions to Shop'N Drive |
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 9SL, 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 9SL records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 public order.
The median sale price around WA12 9SL 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 10 schools close to WA12 9SL, including St Peter's CofE Primary School (Outstanding), Newton-le-Willows Primary School (Good) and Hope Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA12 9SL is Newton-Le-Willows, about 611 m away.
WA12 9SL scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,774 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 9SL 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).