Postcode insights

WA12 9XJ

Linnet Close

Newton-le-Willows East

Interactive map showing WA12 9XJ and surrounding area

Detailed insights for WA12 9XJ

Overview

Postcode WA12 9XJ is located in a major urban area, within the Newton-le-Willows East 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 6 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
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

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

0.7%

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.

Income level

4/10

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

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 111 ft away from WA12 9XJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Earlestown South near WA12 9XJ 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 9XJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Earlestown

N/A

Walking directions to Earlestown
0.7 mi

Newton-Le-Willows

N/A

Walking directions to Newton-Le-Willows

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
379
Population density
5,725.1 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
365
96.31%
Other White
7
1.85%
Bangladeshi
3
0.79%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.53%
Chinese
1
0.26%
Total population: 379

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
136
44.59%
Level 3 (A level)
61
20%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
12.46%
No qualifications
24
7.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
7.87%
Total 16+ residents: 305

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
80
55.56%
Owns outright
48
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
9.72%
Other social rented
1
0.69%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.69%
Total households: 144

Property prices in Newton-le-Willows East

Median price£231,500
Price per sq ft£277
Sales (last 12 months)141
Typical range (middle 50%)£185K – £290K

Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £231,500 (about £277 per square foot) in Newton-le-Willows East area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £855,000.

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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached35£357,500£316
Semi-Detached54£230,750£278
Flats7£187,500£222
Terraced45£182,518£223

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

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newton-le-Willows East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£181,259
2026£345,000£205,000£232,000£182,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newton-le-Willows East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newton-le-Willows East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£232
2026£301£239£251£201
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newton-le-Willows East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA12 9XJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA12 9XJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jun 202526, Linnet Close, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9XJTerracedFreehold£180,000
30 May 20255, Serin Close, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9XLSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
14 Feb 20259, Serin Close, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9XLTerracedFreehold£186,500
27 Aug 202541, Whimbrel Avenue, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9XGSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
18 Jul 202544, Whimbrel Avenue, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9XGSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000

Schools

In the WA12 9XJ postcode area, located within Earlestown South, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryNewton-le-Willows Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Junior AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA12 9XJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA12 9XJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCrow Lane Mini Market217 Crow Lane East, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9UBWalking directions to Crow Lane Mini Market
0.3 miThrifty'sWargrave Road, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 8EWWalking directions to Thrifty's
0.4 miHeron Foods10 Market Street, Earlestown, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9ANWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.5 miNisa LocalMaple Avenue, St. Helens, WA12 8PQWalking directions to Nisa Local
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 9XJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

George Woodward

Newton-le-Willows East - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Ian Francis Mills

Newton-le-Willows East - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Keith Anthony Laird

Newton-le-Willows East - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

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 9XJ

Is WA12 9XJ (Earlestown South) safe?

The area around WA12 9XJ 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 9XJ?

The median sale price around WA12 9XJ in Earlestown South is £231,500 (about £277 per square foot) based on 141 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA12 9XJ?

There are 9 schools close to WA12 9XJ, 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 9XJ?

The closest station to WA12 9XJ is Earlestown, about 507 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA12 9XJ?

WA12 9XJ 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 9XJ (Earlestown South) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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.