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WA12

NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS

Cheshire, North West, England

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WA12 encompasses NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS and its surrounding areas in Cheshire, North West.

Avg price £219,975
1yr change ▼ 3.9%
Crime 29% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£219,975

▼ 3.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

23% below national avg

Crime Rate

57.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

29% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

11 schools

Broadband Speed

361 Mbps

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.

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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

£206K £213K £219K £225K £231K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

2

Good

2

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

188,861

Population

62

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.

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361.0 Mbps

Avg Download

65.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

89%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about WA12 NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS

What is the average house price in WA12 NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS?
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 NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS 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 is the population of WA12 NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS?
The population of WA12 (NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS) is approximately 188,861 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 30% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 20% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in WA12 NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS?
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.

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