Postcode insights

WA12 9XF

Whinchat Avenue

Newton-le-Willows West

Interactive map showing WA12 9XF and surrounding area

Detailed insights for WA12 9XF

Overview

Postcode WA12 9XF 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 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 nearest station is Earlestown, about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Mesnes Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Earlestown South has an average 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.

Crime level

6/10

Earlestown South has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Earlestown South is £41,499 per year.

Noise Level

Low

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

Flood risk

No risk

Earlestown South near WA12 9XF 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA12 9XF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Earlestown

N/A

Walking directions to Earlestown
0.8 mi

Newton-Le-Willows

N/A

Walking directions to Newton-Le-Willows

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA12 9XF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMesnes ParkLargeWalking directions to Mesnes Park

Area Profile

Population
257
Population density
4,316.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.21(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.36(-53%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.75(-36%)
Drugs
5.75(+47%)
Public order
5.75(-43%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
241
92.69%
Irish
8
3.08%
Other White
3
1.15%
Other Asian
2
0.77%
Pakistani
1
0.38%
Total population: 260

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
86
37.55%
Level 3 (A level)
44
19.21%
No qualifications
36
15.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
12.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
6.99%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
48
36.92%
Owns with a mortgage
48
36.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
21.54%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.08%
Shared ownership
1
0.77%
Total households: 130

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA12 9XF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA12 9XF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Dec 202516, Whinchat Avenue, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9XFTerracedFreehold£195,000
08 Oct 202537, Whinchat Avenue, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9XFSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
14 Feb 202527, Whinchat Avenue, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9XFTerracedFreehold£175,000
28 Oct 202560, Victoria Road, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9RXDetachedLeasehold£342,500
27 Aug 202541, Whimbrel Avenue, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9XGSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA12 9XF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Infant AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryNewton-le-Willows Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Junior AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA12 9XF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA12 9XF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCrow Lane Mini Market217 Crow Lane East, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9UBWalking directions to Crow Lane Mini Market
0.4 miHeron Foods10 Market Street, Earlestown, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9ANWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.4 miThrifty'sWargrave Road, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 8EWWalking directions to Thrifty's
0.5 miTescoEarle Street, Earlestown, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9LNWalking directions to Tesco

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 9XF, 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 SouthE02001418
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)St. Helens 013BE01006864
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1986-07-01

Frequently asked questions about WA12 9XF

Is WA12 9XF (Earlestown South) safe?

The area around WA12 9XF 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.

What is the average house price near WA12 9XF?

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

What schools are near WA12 9XF?

There are 10 schools close to WA12 9XF, including St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy, Newton-le-Willows Primary School (Good) and St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA12 9XF?

The closest station to WA12 9XF is Earlestown, about 563 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA12 9XF?

WA12 9XF scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,962 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA12 9XF (Earlestown South) in Parliament and on the local council?

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