Postcode Analysis St. Helens, North West

BILLINGTON AVENUE, WA12 0AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BILLINGTON AVENUE, WA12 0AP.

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Population

333

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 39,200 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA12 0AP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

WA12 0AP has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 28.8% year-on-year.

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

WA12 0AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Billington Avenue, 0.8km from Newton in Makerfield in Newton-le-Willows. Administratively it sits within Newton-le-Willows West ward and the St Helens North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WA12 0AP is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 28.8% 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 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00034827 (shared with 4 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 0AP. The average age is 36.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 170,000

3 sales · Mean £ 147,000

Semi-Detached

£ 132,000

1 sales · Mean £ 132,000

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

WA12 0AP has low crime rates — 24 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 offences58
Criminal damage and arson9
Public order7
Drugs6
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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Hope Academy

Requires Improvement1333 pupils0.3 km
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St Mary's Catholic Infant School

Requires Improvement209 pupils0.8 km
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Newton-le-Willows Primary School

Good606 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary's Catholic Junior School

Requires Improvement233 pupils0.9 km
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The District CofE Primary School

Good340 pupils1.0 km
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St Peter's CofE Primary School

Outstanding248 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Jasmine's Gifts0.9 km
  • Bargain Booze0.9 km
  • Crow Lane Mini Market0.7 km
  • Drinkworthy Ltd0.9 km
  • Newton Mini Mart0.7 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Old Crow Public House0.6 km
  • The Riddling Rack0.8 km
  • The Oak Tree0.6 km
  • The Firkin Bar0.9 km
  • The Pied Bull Hotel1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Amans0.9 km
  • Verona Kitchen & Bar Ltd1.0 km
  • Village Pantry0.9 km
  • Goya Bistro0.9 km
  • Fika Coffee and Home0.8 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Hong Liang0.9 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • Zerizza0.9 km
  • The Cod Father0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Earlestown1.3 km
  • Newton-Le-Willows1.5 km
  • Garswood4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Mullins Avenue0.0 km
  • Billington Avenue0.1 km
  • Cheltenham Drive0.3 km
  • Hope Acaedmy0.3 km
  • Davies Avenue0.3 km