Latham Avenue is in Newton-Le-Willows and in St Helens district. WA12 0EG is located in the Newton-le-Willows West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of St Helens North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Latham Avenue, Newton-le-willows, WA12 0EG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA12 0EF, WA12 0EA, WA12 0NB, WA12 0LY, WA12 0EB, WA12 9UA, WA12 9UD, WA12 0EE, WA12 0BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA12 0EG has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.1% | 49% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 52.9% | 51% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WA12 0EG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40% | 48.3% | 8.3% | 37.9% | 10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.1% | 35.4% | -9.7% | 44.2% | -8.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 5.9% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.5% | 54% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 31.4% | 3.1% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 10.2% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.1% | 21.5% | -2.6% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 11.8% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 14.2% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 5.9% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 19.8% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.8% | 25.3% | -1.5% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 6.1% | 1.4% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.2% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.2% | 97.3% | 3.1% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 97.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.8% | 97.3% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 0.2% | -2.4% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 97.6% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 20% | 13.5% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 54.7% | 46.2% | 8.5% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Latham Avenue was 16.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.0% lower than the Newton-le-Willows East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Latham Avenue has the 6th lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Newton-le-Willows East and the 70th lowest crime rate of 606 local areas in St. Helens .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Latham Avenue, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £199,950 | 2023-11-24 | £215,362 |
| 11 Latham Avenue, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-07-04 | £251,240 |
| 16 Latham Avenue, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £293,000 | 2022-06-21 | £317,442 |
| 12 Latham Avenue, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-09-28 | £187,911 |
| 18 Latham Avenue, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2021-09-24 | £233,472 |
WA12 0EG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Infant School Victoria Road , Newton-le-Willows WA12 9RX | 2out of 4 | 275 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Junior School Barn Way , WA12 9QQ | 2out of 4 | 562 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton-le-Willows Primary School Sanderling Road , WA12 9UF | 3out of 4 | 637 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The District CofE Primary School Patterson Street , WA12 9PZ | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Birley Street , WA12 9UR | 4out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Academy Ashton Road , WA12 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 674 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Byrchall High School Warrington Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9PQ | 2out of 4 | 2,867 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield Rookery Avenue , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9PF | 3out of 4 | 2,992 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Haydock Clipsley Lane , Haydock WA11 0JG | - not rated | 3,445 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haydock High School Clipsley Lane , Haydock WA11 0JG | 2out of 4 | 3,445 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wargrave House School 449 Wargrave Road , WA12 8RS | 4out of 4 | 1,773 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside Early Adult Provision - LEAP College (Wargrave House Ltd) Wargrave House Ltd, 449 Wargrave Road , WA12 8RS | - not rated | 1,773 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Penkford School Wharf Road , WA12 9XZ | 3out of 4 | 2,236 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parks School Market Street , Hindley WN2 3AN | - not rated | 2,695 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pace Derbyshire Hill Road , WA9 2LH | 3out of 4 | 4,589 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ariete | Ariete Bar And Restaurant Italia, 136 High Street | 617 yd | |
| Mamma J's | 94 High Street | 760 yd | |
| Fika Coffee and Home | 2 Walmsley Street | 777 yd | |
| Shakey J’s Family Dining | 70 High Street | 802 yd | |
| The Fort Of India | Fort Of India, 69-73 High Street | 810 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Le Willows Sports Club | Newton Le Willows Sports And Social Club, Crow Lane East | 234 yd | |
| Old Crow Public House | Old Crow Inn, 248 Crow Lane East | 304 yd | |
| The Oak Tree | 2-4 Crow Lane East | 476 yd | |
| Newton Le Willows Conservative & Unionist Club | Newton Le Willows Conservative And Unionist Club Ltd, 152 High Street | 617 yd | |
| The Riddling Rack | 131 High Street | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cod Father | 3 Weedon Avenue | 504 yd | |
| Subway | 76a High Street | 802 yd | |
| Zerizza | 55 High Street | 810 yd | |
| Fishician | The Fishician, 75 High Street | 810 yd | |
| Hong Liang | 67 High Street | 810 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Frozen Foods | Heron Foods, 10-12 Market Street | 1,029 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newton Sports Club Crow Lane East | grass pitches, tennis courts | 252 yd |
| The Hive (Earlestown Athletic Jfc) Harrison Way | grass pitches | 448 yd |
| St Aelreds Catholic Technology College (Closed) Birley Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 571 yd |
| Newton-Le-Willows Primary School SANDERLING ROAD | grass pitches | 576 yd |
| St Mary'S Catholic Primary School BARN WAY | grass pitches | 600 yd |
| Hope Academy ASHTON ROAD | grass pitches | 617 yd |
| Selwyn Jones Sports Centre ASHTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 676 yd |
| Newton-Le-Willows Community High School (Closed) Ashton Road | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| Mesnes Park Park Road North | grass pitches, tennis courts | 866 yd |
| The District Ce Primary School PATTERSON STREET | grass pitches | 893 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 199 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.