WA12 0BH is a sought-after residential area on Mere Road, 1.2km from Newton in Makerfield in Newton-le-Willows. Administratively it sits within Newton-le-Willows East ward and the St Helens North constituency.
For serious buyers, WA12 0BH is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 92% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.4M.
Census 2021 statistics for WA12 0BH are sourced from Output Area E00034761 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MERE ROAD, WA12 0BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERE ROAD, WA12 0BH.
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42
£ 42,400 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA12 0BH 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WA12 0BH combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£1.4M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £1.4M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA12 0BH. The average age is 42.0. 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
Detached
£ 1,150,000
5 sales · Mean £ 970,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA12 0BH has low crime rates — 24 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.
school Local Schools
St Peter's CofE Primary School
Newton-le-Willows Primary School
Hope Academy
Willow Bank School
St Mary's Catholic Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Firkin Bar0.6 km
- The Pied Bull Hotel0.6 km
- The Riddling Rack0.8 km
- The Oak Tree1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Mamma J's0.7 km
- Haydock Park Golf Club0.6 km
- Newbank Garden Centre0.6 km
- Goya Bistro0.7 km
- Amans0.7 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Jasmine's Gifts0.7 km
- Shop & Drive0.5 km
- Bargain Booze0.7 km
- Drinkworthy Ltd0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Hong Liang0.7 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Zerizza0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newton-Le-Willows0.6 km
- Earlestown2.0 km
- Bryn5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Waterworks Drive0.3 km
- Newton-le-Willows Station0.3 km
- Newton-le-Willows Station0.3 km
- RosemarY Drive0.4 km
- Waterworks Drive0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WA120BH · Data under Open Government Licence