Postcode Analysis St. Helens, North West

WATER STREET, WA12 0EE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATER STREET, WA12 0EE.

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Population

448

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 36,800 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

WA12 0EE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 75% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 6.2% year-on-year.

home £161,428 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WA12 0EE is a safe, established residential area on Water Street, 0.5km 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 0EE represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £161k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 6.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WA12 0EE are sourced from Output Area E00034798 (shared with 18 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 0EE. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 130,000

6 sales · Mean £ 123,500

Semi-Detached

£ 143,000

6 sales · Mean £ 136,416

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

WA12 0EE has low crime rates — 18 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.

Violence and sexual offences65
Public order15
Drugs10
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson8

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Catholic Infant School

Requires Improvement209 pupils0.2 km
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St Mary's Catholic Junior School

Requires Improvement233 pupils0.3 km
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The District CofE Primary School

Good340 pupils0.5 km
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Newton-le-Willows Primary School

Good606 pupils0.5 km
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Hope Academy

Requires Improvement1333 pupils0.8 km
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St Peter's CofE Primary School

Outstanding248 pupils1.0 km
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Wargrave CofE Primary School

Good400 pupils1.3 km
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Lyme Community Primary School

Good220 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Griffin1.0 km
  • Old Crow Public House0.1 km
  • Sunbeam Hotel0.7 km
  • The Riddling Rack0.8 km
  • The Oak Tree0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Fish Diner0.8 km
  • Amans0.9 km
  • Village Pantry0.9 km
  • Crumpets0.8 km
  • Trinity House0.8 km
  • + 9 more
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Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Willow Dragon0.8 km
  • Dragon Takeaway0.6 km
  • Hong Liang0.9 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Zerizza0.9 km
  • + 14 more
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • International Shop0.6 km
  • Jasmine's Gifts0.9 km
  • Domestic Abuse WA12 Food Share0.6 km
  • Syd's Fisheries0.8 km
  • Murco1.0 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Earlestown0.7 km
  • Newton-Le-Willows1.3 km
  • Garswood4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Water Street0.1 km
  • Borron Road0.1 km
  • Crow Lane East0.2 km
  • Crow Lane East0.2 km
  • Sanderling Road0.2 km