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Postcode · Newton-le-Willows

Affluence in WA12 8LH

How WA12 8LH ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.

Neighbourhood
Newton-le-Willows
Council
St. Helens
Region
North West
Neighbourhood population
1,535 (2024)
Deprivation

How well off WA12 8LH is

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WA12 8LH area scores 2.0 out of 10, placing it among the most deprived fifth of England. Its lowest-scoring category is income (2.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.

Overall score
2.0/ 10
Most deprivedLeast deprived
By category, lowest first
  • Income2.0
  • Employment2.0
  • Education and skills2.0
  • Health and disability2.0
  • Crime3.0
  • Living environment3.0
  • Children in low-income families3.0
  • Older people in low-income households3.0
  • Barriers to housing and services9.0
Income

Household income

Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.

Annual income
£49,545
Before tax, all sources
England
£55,856
Below the national average
Higher than
40%
Of neighbourhoods in England and Wales
Work

Who is in work

58.2% of adults in the WA12 8LH area are in work, broadly in line with the England average of 55.7%. 15% are retired and 4.8% are full-time students.

WA12 8LHEngland
Employee, full-time37.3%34.3%
Employee, part-time13.7%11.9%
Self-employed7.2%9.5%
Unemployed3.7%2.9%
Full-time student4.8%7.9%
Retired15%21.5%
Looking after home or family6%4.8%
Long-term sick or disabled7.8%4.1%
Other4.5%3.1%
Occupations

Social grade

22.9% of adults in the WA12 8LH area work in managerial or professional jobs, well below the England average of 33.2%.

WA12 8LHEngland
Higher managerial & professional8.7%13.2%
Lower managerial & professional14.2%19.9%
Intermediate9.9%11.4%
Small employers & self-employed8.4%10.6%
Lower supervisory & technical5.3%5.3%
Semi-routine18.3%11.3%
Routine19.5%12%
Never worked & long-term unemployed11.1%8.5%
Full-time students4.6%7.7%
Education

Highest qualification

23.3% of adults in the WA12 8LH area hold a degree or equivalent, well below the England average of 33.9%. 21.9% have no qualifications.

WA12 8LHEngland
Degree level or above23.3%33.9%
A level or equivalent16.1%16.9%
GCSE grade 4/C or above18%13.3%
Below GCSE grade 4/C12.3%9.7%
Apprenticeship6.2%5.3%
Other qualifications2.2%2.8%
No qualifications21.9%18.1%
About these figures

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around WA12 8LH (Newton-le-Willows) (about 1,535 residents).

Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.

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