Postcode Analysis St. Helens, North West

SOUTHWORTH ROAD, WA12 0BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHWORTH ROAD, WA12 0BN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

452

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 42,400 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA12 0BN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
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7/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

WA12 0BN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

WA12 0BN is a sought-after residential area on Southworth Road, 1.0km from Town of Lowton in Newton-le-Willows. Administratively it sits within Newton-le-Willows East ward and the St Helens North constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WA12, WA12 0BN offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for WA12 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00034761 (shared with 14 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 0BN. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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

WA12 0BN has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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St Peter's CofE Primary School

Outstanding248 pupils0.8 km
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Willow Bank School

Good53 pupils1.4 km
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Newton-le-Willows Primary School

Good606 pupils1.5 km
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Hope Academy

Requires Improvement1333 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Jasmine's Gifts1.0 km
  • Shop & Drive0.6 km
  • Bargain Booze1.0 km
  • Drinkworthy Ltd0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Amans1.0 km
  • The Kirkfield0.7 km
  • Verona Kitchen & Bar Ltd0.9 km
  • Village Pantry1.0 km
  • Fika Coffee and Home1.0 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Hong Liang1.0 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • Zerizza1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Firkin Bar0.9 km
  • The Pied Bull Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newton-Le-Willows0.7 km
  • Earlestown2.2 km
  • Bryn5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Waterworks Drive0.1 km
  • Waterworks Drive0.1 km
  • Parkside Road0.3 km
  • Parkside Road0.4 km
  • Newton-le-Willows Station0.5 km