Postcode Analysis St. Helens, North West

ROSEMARY DRIVE, WA12 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROSEMARY DRIVE, WA12 0BQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

322

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 42,400 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA12 0BQ 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.

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5/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WA12 0BQ combines high owner-occupation (94%), strong property values (£283k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £283k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 16.7% year-on-year.

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

WA12 0BQ is a sought-after residential area on Rosemary Drive, 1.1km 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 0BQ is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 94% 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £283k, down 16.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WA12 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00034785 (shared with 10 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 0BQ. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 224,000

4 sales · Mean £ 227,000

Detached

£ 285,000

7 sales · Mean £ 269,714

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

WA12 0BQ has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences35
Anti-social behaviour13
Other theft12
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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St Peter's CofE Primary School

Outstanding248 pupils0.6 km
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Willow Bank School

Good53 pupils1.1 km
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Newton-le-Willows Primary School

Good606 pupils1.2 km
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Hope Academy

Requires Improvement1333 pupils1.5 km
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St Mary's Catholic Infant School

Requires Improvement209 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Jasmine's Gifts0.8 km
  • Shop & Drive0.3 km
  • Bargain Booze0.8 km
  • Drinkworthy Ltd0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Amans0.8 km
  • The Kirkfield0.4 km
  • Verona Kitchen & Bar Ltd0.7 km
  • Village Pantry0.8 km
  • Fika Coffee and Home0.8 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Hong Liang0.8 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • Zerizza0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Riddling Rack0.9 km
  • The Firkin Bar0.7 km
  • The Pied Bull Hotel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newton-Le-Willows0.3 km
  • Earlestown1.9 km
  • Garswood5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Newton-le-Willows Station0.2 km
  • Newton-le-Willows Station0.2 km
  • Rosemary Drive0.2 km
  • RosemarY Drive0.2 km
  • Newton-le-Willows Rail Station0.3 km