Postcode Analysis St. Helens, North West

QUEENS DRIVE, WA12 0EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEENS DRIVE, WA12 0EA.

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Population

308

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 39,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA12 0EA 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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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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8/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WA12 0EA — age 49, 76% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 9.8% year-on-year.

home £220,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WA12 0EA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Queens Drive, 0.4km from Newton in Makerfield in Newton-le-Willows. Administratively it sits within Newton-le-Willows West ward and the St Helens North constituency.

For families considering a move, WA12 0EA represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k, up 9.8% year-on-year. 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 0EA are sourced from Output Area E00034825 (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 0EA. The average age is 48.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 195,000

9 sales · Mean £ 213,222

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

WA12 0EA has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences74
Criminal damage and arson13
Public order12
Anti-social behaviour10
Burglary6

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Catholic Infant School

Requires Improvement209 pupils0.4 km
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Newton-le-Willows Primary School

Good606 pupils0.4 km
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St Mary's Catholic Junior School

Requires Improvement233 pupils0.6 km
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Hope Academy

Requires Improvement1333 pupils0.6 km
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St Peter's CofE Primary School

Outstanding248 pupils0.8 km
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The District CofE Primary School

Good340 pupils0.8 km
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Wargrave CofE Primary School

Good400 pupils1.4 km
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Wargrave House School

Good61 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Earlestown Tandoori1.0 km
  • Pizza Lodge1.0 km
  • The Village Chippy1.0 km
  • Milano1.0 km
  • Dragon Takeaway0.8 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Oak Tree0.3 km
  • Old Crow Public House0.4 km
  • The Firkin Bar0.7 km
  • The Pied Bull Hotel0.7 km
  • Sunbeam Hotel0.8 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Fika Coffee and Home0.6 km
  • Shakey J’s Family Dining0.6 km
  • Amans0.6 km
  • The Kirkfield1.0 km
  • Verona Kitchen & Bar Ltd0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • International Shop0.8 km
  • Jasmine's Gifts0.6 km
  • Ali Omar Stop N Shop0.5 km
  • Domestic Abuse WA12 Food Share0.9 km
  • Bargain Booze0.6 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Earlestown0.9 km
  • Newton-Le-Willows1.1 km
  • Garswood4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Cole Avenue0.0 km
  • Queens Drive0.1 km
  • Sanderling Road0.1 km
  • Davies Avenue0.2 km
  • Pleasance Way0.2 km