Town Pop. 21,985

Living in Newton-le-Willows: Liveability Score 61/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Newton-le-Willows is 61/100, built from 9 categories. Transport is where Newton-le-Willows most outperforms the national norm: 75/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 45/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 3 places in the WA12 postcode district. That is 11 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (94). For the surrounding area, see WA12 postcode district.

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Newton-le-Willows scores 61 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
45
98.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 949 crimes
↑ 30% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 222 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Shoplifting 212 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
Public order 209 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 172 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
other 405 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Police Station 131 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 69 crimes
  3. 3 Canon Wilson Close 59 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 10.3 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.1 µg/m³
70
Green Space 75
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Ample 22
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens Ample 8
Playgrounds Ample 15

Services

Schools
47
10 schools in area · 26 within 4km
4Good2Requires Improvement4Ungraded
  • Newton-le-Willows Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • The District CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Wargrave House SchoolSpecial · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Willow Bank SchoolSpecial · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Mary's Catholic Infant AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Requires Improvement
  • St Mary's Catholic Junior AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Requires Improvement
  • Hope AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • Lyme Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • St Peter's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • Wargrave CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
63
A&E departmentsWarrington Hospital3.1 mi
Aintree University Hospital11.2 mi
Children's A&E11.6 mi
Hospital waitsMersey Care NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)2 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs96.5%
3 GP surgeries in area 8 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity3,885 patients per GP
3dentists5pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
94
Full fibre (FTTP)92.4%
available across St. Helens
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 577 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
38
Employment rate60.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.1%Unemployed3.1%Retired19.8%Student3.5%Other inactive13.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.2%Skilled & technical30.7%Routine & elementary32.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.4%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership61.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
53
Council tax St Helens · 2026-27
A £1,602
B £1,869
C £2,136
D £2,403
E £2,937
F £3,471
G £4,005
H £4,806
Energy North West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
75
Earlestown 0.2 mi
Newton-le-Willows 0.8 mi
Garswood 2.9 mi
J23 M6 1 mi
J23 M6 1.5 mi
J22 M6 2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
55
Pubs & Bars Ample 10
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 9
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 12
Retail Shopping Ample 37
Takeaways Adequate 9
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £212,650 154
Detached £326,500 28
Semi-detached £215,500 64
Terraced £170,000 57
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£104k £180k £258k £333k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Burtonwood 53 1.7 mi away ⇄
Haydock 57 1.8 mi away ⇄
Winwick 47 2.1 mi away ⇄
Golborne 59 2.8 mi away ⇄
Ashton-in-Makerfield 59 2.8 mi away ⇄
Croft (Warrington) 57 3.5 mi away ⇄
Bamfurlong (Wigan) 57 3.9 mi away ⇄
Land Gate 59 4.0 mi away ⇄
St Helens (St. Helens) 61 4.2 mi away ⇄
Billinge 60 4.3 mi away ⇄
Warrington 68 4.4 mi away ⇄
Platt Bridge and Abram 57 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Newton-le-Willows a nice place to live?

Newton-le-Willows is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Newton-le-Willows is 61/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Newton-le-Willows?

Newton-le-Willows has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 45/100. There were 2,169 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Newton-le-Willows?

Among the top-rated schools in Newton-le-Willows are Newton-le-Willows Primary School, The District CofE Primary School and Wargrave House School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 10 rated schools in Newton-le-Willows in total.

What are house prices like in Newton-le-Willows?

The current median house price in Newton-le-Willows is £212,650, around 25% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £326,500, semi-detached £215,500, terraced £170,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 23%. There were 154 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Newton-le-Willows in context

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Postcode districts in Newton-le-Willows

WA12 59 ⇄
WA3 63 ⇄

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