WA12 0EA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Queens Drive, 0.4km from Newton in Makerfield in Newton-le-Willows. Administratively it sits within Newton-le-Willows West ward and the St Helens North constituency.
For families considering a move, WA12 0EA represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
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 £220k, up 9.8% 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 0EA are sourced from Output Area E00034825 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
QUEENS DRIVE, WA12 0EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEENS DRIVE, WA12 0EA.
308
49
£ 39,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA12 0EA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WA12 0EA — age 49, 76% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 9.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA12 0EA. The average age is 48.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 195,000
9 sales · Mean £ 213,222
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA12 0EA has low crime rates — 22 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
St Mary's Catholic Infant School
Newton-le-Willows Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Junior School
Hope Academy
St Peter's CofE Primary School
The District CofE Primary School
Wargrave CofE Primary School
Wargrave House School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Earlestown Tandoori1.0 km
- Pizza Lodge1.0 km
- The Village Chippy1.0 km
- Milano1.0 km
- Dragon Takeaway0.8 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Oak Tree0.3 km
- Old Crow Public House0.4 km
- The Firkin Bar0.7 km
- The Pied Bull Hotel0.7 km
- Sunbeam Hotel0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Fika Coffee and Home0.6 km
- Shakey J’s Family Dining0.6 km
- Amans0.6 km
- The Kirkfield1.0 km
- Verona Kitchen & Bar Ltd0.7 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- International Shop0.8 km
- Jasmine's Gifts0.6 km
- Ali Omar Stop N Shop0.5 km
- Domestic Abuse WA12 Food Share0.9 km
- Bargain Booze0.6 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earlestown0.9 km
- Newton-Le-Willows1.1 km
- Garswood4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Cole Avenue0.0 km
- Queens Drive0.1 km
- Sanderling Road0.1 km
- Davies Avenue0.2 km
- Pleasance Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WA120EA · Data under Open Government Licence