Postcode Analysis St. Helens, North West

SOUTHWORTH ROAD, WA12 0BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHWORTH ROAD, WA12 0BS.

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Population

103

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 42,400 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA12 0BS 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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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
workEmployment
7/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WA12 0BS combines high owner-occupation (82%), strong property values (£275k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £275k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

WA12 0BS is a sought-after residential area on Southworth Road, 0.9km from Town of Lowton in St. Helens. Administratively it sits within Newton-le-Willows East ward and the St Helens North constituency.

For serious buyers, WA12 0BS is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £275k.

Census 2021 statistics for WA12 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00034767 (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 0BS. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 221,500

3 sales · Mean £ 218,833

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

WA12 0BS has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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St Peter's CofE Primary School

Outstanding248 pupils1.0 km
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Willow Bank School

Good53 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Shop & Drive0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Kirkfield0.9 km
  • Haydock Park Golf Club0.9 km
  • Newbank Garden Centre0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newton-Le-Willows0.9 km
  • Earlestown2.4 km
  • Bryn5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Parkside Road0.1 km
  • Parkside Road0.2 km
  • Waterworks Drive0.2 km
  • Waterworks Drive0.3 km
  • Golborne Dale Road0.3 km