Postcode WA12 9YG is located in a major urban area, within the Newton-le-Willows West area 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 median sale price in Newton-le-Willows West is £195,000 (around £244 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £158,000 and £242,000. The nearest station is Earlestown, about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Earlestown North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,561 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.
Earlestown North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 21.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Earlestown North is £45,627 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 84 ft away from WA12 9YG.
Earlestown North near WA12 9YG 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Earlestown | N/A | Walking directions to Earlestown |
Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £244 per square foot) in Newton-le-Willows West area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,757 up to £440,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £333,500 | £299 |
| Semi-Detached | 60 | £205,000 | £265 |
| Terraced | 58 | £165,000 | £191 |
| Flats | 4 | £118,500 | £183 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £198,250 | £160,000 |
| 2026 | £360,000 | £118,500 | £207,500 | £146,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £253 | £185 |
| 2026 | £300 | £183 | £277 | £185 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA12 9YG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov 2025 | 10, Assheton Close, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9WN | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 14, The Copse, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9YF | Detached | Freehold | £414,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2025 | 1, Gladstone Way, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9WR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £217,000 | |
| 02 May 2025 | 15, Gladstone Way, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9WR | Terraced | Freehold | £173,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 19, Fleetwood Drive, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9WP | Terraced | Freehold | £360,000 |
In the WA12 9YG postcode area, located within Earlestown North, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | The District CofE Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Oct 2021. | |
The District CofE Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 19 Oct 2021
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Nov 2022. | |
St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 22 Nov 2022
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Jun 2022. | |
St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Jun 2022
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7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA12 9YG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Cheers Convenience Store | 78 Market Street, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9BW | Walking directions to Cheers Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | 202 Market Street, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9DG | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Crow Lane West, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9YD | Walking directions to Londis |
| 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 |
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 9YG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Craig Smith
Newton-le-Willows West - Elected 7 May 2026
Karl Lionel Collier
Newton-le-Willows West - Elected 7 May 2026
Terry Maguire
Newton-le-Willows West - Elected 7 May 2026
David Baines
St Helens North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA12 9YG 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around WA12 9YG in Newton-le-Willows West is £195,000 (about £244 per square foot) based on 144 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to WA12 9YG, including The District CofE Primary School (Good), St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy (Requires improvement) and St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WA12 9YG is Earlestown, about 643 m away.
WA12 9YG scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,561 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 9YG 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).