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.
WATER STREET, WA12 0EE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATER STREET, WA12 0EE.
448
40
£ 36,800 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Catholic Infant School
St Mary's Catholic Junior School
The District CofE Primary School
Newton-le-Willows Primary School
Hope Academy
St Peter's CofE Primary School
Wargrave CofE Primary School
Lyme Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Fish Diner0.8 km
- Amans0.9 km
- Village Pantry0.9 km
- Crumpets0.8 km
- Trinity House0.8 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Willow Dragon0.8 km
- Dragon Takeaway0.6 km
- Hong Liang0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Zerizza0.9 km
- + 14 more
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
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
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Postcode Profile: WA120EE · Data under Open Government Licence