WA12 0AE is a safe, established residential area on Ashton Road, 0.7km from Newton in Makerfield in St. Helens. Administratively it sits within Newton-le-Willows East ward and the St Helens North constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £171k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 4.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WA12 0AE are sourced from Output Area E00034778 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHTON ROAD, WA12 0AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHTON ROAD, WA12 0AE.
316
44
£ 42,400 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA12 0AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WA12 0AE — age 44, 87% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £171k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 4.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA12 0AE. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 175,000
1 sales · Mean £ 175,000
Detached
£ 167,700
1 sales · Mean £ 167,700
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA12 0AE has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hope Academy
Newton-le-Willows Primary School
St Peter's CofE Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Infant School
St Mary's Catholic Junior School
The District CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Oak Tree0.3 km
- Old Crow Public House0.7 km
- The Firkin Bar0.6 km
- The Pied Bull Hotel0.6 km
- The Riddling Rack0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Fika Coffee and Home0.5 km
- Shakey J’s Family Dining0.5 km
- Amans0.5 km
- The Kirkfield0.9 km
- Verona Kitchen & Bar Ltd0.6 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Jasmine's Gifts0.5 km
- Ali Omar Stop N Shop0.7 km
- Bargain Booze0.5 km
- Crow Lane Mini Market0.8 km
- Drinkworthy Ltd0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Hong Liang0.5 km
- Subway0.5 km
- Zerizza0.5 km
- The Cod Father0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newton-Le-Willows1.1 km
- Earlestown1.3 km
- Garswood4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Hope Academy0.1 km
- Hope Acaedmy0.1 km
- Selwyn Jones Sports Centre Hail and Ride0.3 km
- Davies Avenue0.3 km
- The Parchments0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WA120AE · Data under Open Government Licence