Postcode Analysis St. Helens, North West

SOUTHWORTH ROAD, WA12 0BU House Prices & Local Information

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

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

322

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 42,400 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA12 0BU 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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5/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

WA12 0BU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £350k, 94% 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 0BU is a sought-after residential area on Southworth Road, 1.1km 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 0BU offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 94% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k.

Census 2021 statistics for WA12 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00034785 (shared with 10 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 0BU. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 334,500

3 sales · Mean £ 327,833

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

WA12 0BU has low crime rates — 22 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.

Violence and sexual offences12
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Other theft1

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 pupils1.3 km
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Newton-le-Willows Primary School

Good606 pupils1.4 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 Gifts0.9 km
  • Shop & Drive0.5 km
  • Bargain Booze0.9 km
  • Drinkworthy Ltd0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Amans0.9 km
  • The Kirkfield0.6 km
  • Verona Kitchen & Bar Ltd0.8 km
  • Village Pantry0.9 km
  • Fika Coffee and Home1.0 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Hong Liang0.9 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Zerizza0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Firkin Bar0.8 km
  • The Pied Bull Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newton-Le-Willows0.6 km
  • Earlestown2.1 km
  • Bryn5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Waterworks Drive0.0 km
  • Waterworks Drive0.0 km
  • Parkside Road0.4 km
  • Newton-le-Willows Station0.4 km
  • Newton-le-Willows Station0.4 km