Postcode Analysis St. Helens, North West

WA12 0DF House Prices & Local Information

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

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 0DF 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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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

WA12 0DF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

WA12 0DF is a sought-after residential area located 1.2km from Town of Lowton in Newton-le-Willows. Administratively it sits within Newton-le-Willows East ward and the St Helens North constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WA12, WA12 0DF offers 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for WA12 0DF 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 0DF. 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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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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

WA12 0DF has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences23
Other theft11
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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St Peter's CofE Primary School

Outstanding248 pupils0.7 km
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Newton-le-Willows Primary School

Good606 pupils1.3 km
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Willow Bank School

Good53 pupils1.3 km
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Hope Academy

Requires Improvement1333 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

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

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Amans0.8 km
  • The Kirkfield0.5 km
  • Verona Kitchen & Bar Ltd0.7 km
  • Village Pantry0.8 km
  • Fika Coffee and Home0.9 km
  • + 5 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 Bar0.8 km
  • The Pied Bull Hotel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newton-Le-Willows0.5 km
  • Earlestown2.0 km
  • Bryn5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Waterworks Drive0.1 km
  • Waterworks Drive0.2 km
  • Newton-le-Willows Station0.3 km
  • Newton-le-Willows Station0.3 km
  • RosemarY Drive0.3 km