Postcode Analysis St. Helens, North West

WA12 0AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WA12 0AX.

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Population

362

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 39,200 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA12 0AX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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9/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

With 54% social renting, WA12 0AX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

WA12 0AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Newton-le-Willows 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 0AX is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00034821 (shared with 9 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 0AX. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.5%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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

WA12 0AX has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences28
Public order6
Drugs5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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Hope Academy

Requires Improvement1333 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's Catholic Infant School

Requires Improvement209 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's Catholic Junior School

Requires Improvement233 pupils1.0 km
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The District CofE Primary School

Good340 pupils1.0 km
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Newton-le-Willows Primary School

Good606 pupils1.2 km
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Lyme Community Primary School

Good220 pupils1.4 km
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St Peter's CofE Primary School

Outstanding248 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Old Crow Public House0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • The Cod Father0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Crow Lane Mini Market0.8 km
  • Newton Mini Mart0.8 km
  • Zenia Hughes - Slimming World0.9 km
  • Ali Omar Stop N Shop0.3 km
  • Shell Haydock0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Earlestown1.4 km
  • Newton-Le-Willows1.9 km
  • Garswood3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Johnson Avenue0.1 km
  • Johnson Avenue0.1 km
  • Weedon Avenue0.3 km
  • Woodlands Business Park0.3 km
  • Weedon Avenue0.3 km