WA12 0AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Billington Avenue, 0.9km from Newton-le-Willows 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 0AU is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £162k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00034823 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BILLINGTON AVENUE, WA12 0AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BILLINGTON AVENUE, WA12 0AU.
348
41
£ 39,200 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
WA12 0AU has a significant social housing presence — 39% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA12 0AU. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 151,000
4 sales · Mean £ 158,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA12 0AU has low crime rates — 21 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
Hope Academy
St Mary's Catholic Infant School
St Mary's Catholic Junior School
The District CofE Primary School
Newton-le-Willows Primary School
St Peter's CofE Primary School
Lyme Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Old Crow Public House0.8 km
- The Oak Tree0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- The Cod Father0.3 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Crow Lane Mini Market0.8 km
- Newton Mini Mart0.8 km
- Zenia Hughes - Slimming World1.0 km
- Ali Omar Stop N Shop0.3 km
- Shell Haydock0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earlestown1.4 km
- Newton-Le-Willows1.8 km
- Garswood3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Johnson Avenue0.1 km
- Johnson Avenue0.1 km
- Woodlands Business Park0.2 km
- Woodlands Business Park0.2 km
- Billington Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WA120AU · Data under Open Government Licence