Postcode Analysis St. Helens, North West

ASHTON ROAD, WA12 0AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHTON ROAD, WA12 0AG.

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Population

308

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 39,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WA12 0AG represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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8/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

WA12 0AG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WA12 0AG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ashton Road, 0.6km from Newton in Makerfield in Newton-le-Willows. Administratively it sits within Newton-le-Willows West ward and the St Helens North constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WA12, WA12 0AG offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £358k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for WA12 0AG are sourced from Output Area E00034825 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA12 0AG. The average age is 48.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 252,500

4 sales · Mean £ 262,250

Detached

£ 312,500

8 sales · Mean £ 320,312

Terraced

£ 220,500

1 sales · Mean £ 220,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WA12 0AG has low crime rates — 25 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.

Violence and sexual offences62
Criminal damage and arson11
Public order9
Anti-social behaviour8
Shoplifting8

school Local Schools

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Hope Academy

Requires Improvement1333 pupils0.3 km
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Newton-le-Willows Primary School

Good606 pupils0.7 km
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St Peter's CofE Primary School

Outstanding248 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's Catholic Infant School

Requires Improvement209 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's Catholic Junior School

Requires Improvement233 pupils0.9 km
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The District CofE Primary School

Good340 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Fika Coffee and Home0.5 km
  • Shakey J’s Family Dining0.5 km
  • Amans0.5 km
  • The Kirkfield0.8 km
  • Verona Kitchen & Bar Ltd0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Jasmine's Gifts0.5 km
  • Ali Omar Stop N Shop0.6 km
  • Bargain Booze0.5 km
  • Crow Lane Mini Market0.7 km
  • Drinkworthy Ltd0.5 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

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 Acaedmy0.2 km
  • Davies Avenue0.3 km
  • Cheltenham Drive0.3 km
  • The Parchments0.3 km