WA12 — NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WA12

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WA12 is £219,975, which is 29% below the Cheshire average of £311,410.

Properties in WA12 cost 23.4% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WA12 have fallen 3.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£339,828	205
Semi-detached	£212,904	368
Terraced	£156,580	369
Flat	£114,208	64
All types	£219,975	1046

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WA12

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 57.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WA12 has a crime rate well 29% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

26.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

2.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

1.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

5.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

7.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in WA12

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WA12 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Newton-le-Willows Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Lyme Community Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Wargrave CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Peter's CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Willow Bank School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

188,861

Population

Median Age

30%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

30.0%

Private rent

13.0%

Social rent

20.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WA12 are 361.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

361.0 Mbps

Avg Download

65.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

89%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WA12 is collected by Warrington Council. The Band D rate is £1,691/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

WA12 — NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS

Area Summary

WA12 (NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS) offers affordable property prices (£219,975, 23% below national average), low crime (29% below national average), 11 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (361 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WA12?

The average house price in WA12 (NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS) is £219,975, based on 1046 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 23% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 3.9% over the past year.

Is WA12 a safe area to live?

Crime in WA12 is significantly below the national average (57.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (26.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (5.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WA12?

There are 11 schools in or near WA12. 18% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in WA12?

Council tax in WA12 is collected by Warrington Council. The Band D rate is £1,691 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in WA12?

The average broadband download speed in WA12 is 361 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 89%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WA12 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 30% of homes in WA12 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 20% are social housing. The total population is approximately 188,861.