WA12 0AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ashton Road, 0.9km from Newton in Makerfield in Newton-le-Willows. Administratively it sits within Newton-le-Willows West ward and the St Helens North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WA12 0AH is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £310k. 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 0AH are sourced from Output Area E00034823 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHTON ROAD, WA12 0AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHTON ROAD, WA12 0AH.
348
41
£ 39,200 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
WA12 0AH has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA12 0AH. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 190,000
6 sales · Mean £ 198,333
Detached
£ 427,500
2 sales · Mean £ 427,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA12 0AH has low crime rates — 23 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
St Mary's Catholic Infant School
Newton-le-Willows Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Junior School
St Peter's CofE Primary School
The District CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Oak Tree0.6 km
- Old Crow Public House0.7 km
- The Firkin Bar0.9 km
- The Pied Bull Hotel0.9 km
- The Riddling Rack0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Fika Coffee and Home0.8 km
- Shakey J’s Family Dining0.8 km
- Amans0.9 km
- Verona Kitchen & Bar Ltd1.0 km
- Village Pantry0.9 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Jasmine's Gifts0.9 km
- Ali Omar Stop N Shop0.4 km
- Bargain Booze0.8 km
- Crow Lane Mini Market0.8 km
- Drinkworthy Ltd0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Hong Liang0.9 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Zerizza0.9 km
- The Cod Father0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earlestown1.4 km
- Newton-Le-Willows1.5 km
- Garswood4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Mullins Avenue0.2 km
- Billington Avenue0.2 km
- Selwyn Jones Sports Centre Hail and Ride0.2 km
- Hope Acaedmy0.2 km
- Hope Academy0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WA120AH · Data under Open Government Licence