Postcode insights

WA12 9WW

Huskisson Way

Newton-le-Willows West

Interactive map showing WA12 9WW and surrounding area

Detailed insights for WA12 9WW

Overview

Postcode WA12 9WW 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 North area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 21.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 80% 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 Earlestown, about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
21
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Earlestown North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,954 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Earlestown North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 21.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Earlestown North is £45,627 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WA12 9WW.

Flood risk

No risk

Earlestown North near WA12 9WW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Earlestown located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA12 9WW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Earlestown

N/A

Walking directions to Earlestown

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
500
Population density
3,864 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.87(-68%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.85(-84%)
Public order
2.37(-77%)
Drugs
1.9(-51%)
Burglary
1.42(-74%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
476
95.2%
Other White
13
2.6%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
0.8%
Other Asian
3
0.6%
Other
2
0.4%
Total population: 500

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
163
40.75%
Level 3 (A level)
87
21.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
66
16.5%
No qualifications
35
8.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
7%
Total 16+ residents: 400

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
108
64.29%
Owns outright
43
25.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
10.12%
Total households: 168

Property prices in Newton-le-Willows West

Median price£192,500
Price per sq ft£235
Sales (last 12 months)140
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £237K

Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £192,500 (about £235 per square foot) in Newton-le-Willows West area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,757 up to £380,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newton-le-Willows West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£321,000£298
Semi-Detached52£212,500£264
Terraced63£155,500£177
Flats4£104,000£167

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newton-le-Willows West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newton-le-Willows West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£198,500£160,000
2026£340,000£135,000£215,500£142,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newton-le-Willows West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newton-le-Willows West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£254£179
2026£292£209£271£184
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newton-le-Willows West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Newton-le-Willows West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA12 9WW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA12 9WW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Apr 20267, Fleetwood Drive, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9WPTerracedFreehold£172,500
26 Feb 20256, Fleetwood Drive, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9WPTerracedFreehold£178,000
31 Mar 2026117, Highmarsh Crescent, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9WESemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000
03 Feb 202691, Highmarsh Crescent, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9WETerracedFreehold£220,000
17 Mar 202574, Makerfield Drive, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9WBDetachedFreehold£375,000

Schools

In the WA12 9WW postcode area, located within Earlestown North, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA12 9WW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryThe District CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Junior AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.4 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Infant AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA12 9WW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA12 9WW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCrow Lane Mini Market217 Crow Lane East, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9UBWalking directions to Crow Lane Mini Market
0.4 miCheers Convenience Store78 Market Street, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9BWWalking directions to Cheers Convenience Store
0.4 miLondisCrow Lane West, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9YDWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miBest-one202 Market Street, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9DGWalking directions to Best-one
0.5 miHeron Foods10 Market Street, Earlestown, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9ANWalking directions to Heron Foods

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for St. Helens district (2025-26).

Band A£1,526
Band B£1,780
Band C£2,034
Band D£2,289
Band E£2,797
Band F£3,306
Band G£3,814
Band H£4,577

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WA12 9WW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Craig Smith

Newton-le-Willows West - Elected 7 May 2026

Newton-le-Willows Independents

Karl Lionel Collier

Newton-le-Willows West - Elected 7 May 2026

Newton-le-Willows Independents

Terry Maguire

Newton-le-Willows West - Elected 7 May 2026

Newton-le-Willows Independents

Member of parliament

David Baines

St Helens North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSt. HelensE08000013
Parliamentary ConstituencySt Helens NorthE14001509
ParishSt. Helens, unparished areaE43000278
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Earlestown NorthE02001415
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)St. Helens 010BE01006867
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced2002-06-01

Frequently asked questions about WA12 9WW

Is WA12 9WW (Earlestown North) safe?

The area around WA12 9WW records about 21 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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.

What is the average house price near WA12 9WW?

The median sale price around WA12 9WW in Earlestown North is £192,500 (about £235 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA12 9WW?

There are 8 schools close to WA12 9WW, including The District CofE Primary School, St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy and St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA12 9WW?

The closest station to WA12 9WW is Earlestown, about 874 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA12 9WW?

WA12 9WW scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,954 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA12 9WW (Earlestown North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for St Helens North covering WA12 9WW 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).

Data Sources

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.