WA12 0BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cheltenham Drive, 0.6km 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 0BB is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 27% 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: Average house prices are around £201k, up 45.1% 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 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00034795 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHELTENHAM DRIVE, WA12 0BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHELTENHAM DRIVE, WA12 0BB.
229
45
£ 39,200 /yr
44%
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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WA12 0BB's 61% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 45.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA12 0BB. The average age is 44.6. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 178,500
8 sales · Mean £ 203,812
Terraced
£ 117,500
3 sales · Mean £ 142,500
Semi-Detached
£ 129,000
11 sales · Mean £ 127,222
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA12 0BB has low crime rates — 21 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.
school Local Schools
Hope Academy
Newton-le-Willows Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Infant School
St Peter's CofE Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Junior School
The District CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Oak Tree0.3 km
- Old Crow Public House0.6 km
- The Firkin Bar0.7 km
- The Pied Bull Hotel0.7 km
- The Riddling Rack0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Fika Coffee and Home0.6 km
- Shakey J’s Family Dining0.6 km
- Amans0.6 km
- The Kirkfield0.9 km
- Verona Kitchen & Bar Ltd0.7 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Jasmine's Gifts0.6 km
- Ali Omar Stop N Shop0.6 km
- Bargain Booze0.6 km
- Crow Lane Mini Market0.6 km
- Drinkworthy Ltd0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Hong Liang0.6 km
- Subway0.6 km
- Zerizza0.6 km
- The Cod Father0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newton-Le-Willows1.2 km
- Earlestown1.2 km
- Garswood4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Hope Academy0.1 km
- Hope Acaedmy0.1 km
- Davies Avenue0.2 km
- Cheltenham Drive0.2 km
- Selwyn Jones Sports Centre Hail and Ride0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WA120BB · Data under Open Government Licence