Postcode Analysis St. Helens, North West

CHELTENHAM DRIVE, WA12 0BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHELTENHAM DRIVE, WA12 0BB.

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Population

229

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 39,200 /yr

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Employed

44%

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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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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9/10
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3/10
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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences61
Criminal damage and arson9
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order7
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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Hope Academy

Requires Improvement1333 pupils0.3 km
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Newton-le-Willows Primary School

Good606 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's Catholic Infant School

Requires Improvement209 pupils0.7 km
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St Peter's CofE Primary School

Outstanding248 pupils0.8 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 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
fastfood

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