Sankey Valley Industrial Estate is in Newton-Le-Willows and in St Helens district. WA12 8DN 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 Sankey Valley Industrial Estate, Newton-le-willows, WA12 8DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA12 8DN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 52.5% | 48.3% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 47.5% | 51.7% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 8DN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.4% 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 | 22.9% | 65.4% | 42.5% | 37.9% | 27.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.1% | 24.8% | -33.3% | 44.2% | -19.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 4.6% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 0.7% | -8.2% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 (92.6%) 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 | 40.2% | 66.7% | 26.5% | 48.4% | 18.3% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 25.9% | -6.7% | 33.6% | -7.7% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 5.5% | -11.4% | 12.7% | -7.2% |
| Bad health | 8% | 2% | -6.0% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around WA12 8DN this area, 3.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 54.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28% | 3.3% | -24.7% | 18.2% | -14.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 6.5% | -8.8% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 9.8% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.5% | 3.3% | -5.2% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 22.2% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 54.9% | 37.1% | 33.8% | 21.1% |
| Other | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 98.9% | 89.4% | -9.5% | 81.4% | 8.0% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 87.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.1% | 87.6% | -10.5% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 5% | 4.6% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 87.6% | -10.5% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.2% | 37.2% | 14.0% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sankey Valley Industrial Estate was 170.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 102.2% higher than the Newton-le-Willows East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sankey Valley Industrial Estate has the 11th highest crime rate of 80 local areas in Newton-le-Willows East and the 78th highest crime rate of 606 local areas in St. Helens .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Flooring Services Ltd Sankey Valley Industrial Estate, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £1,261,095 | 2023-07-26 | £1,320,831 |
| Unit 3 Sankey Valley Industrial Estate, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £1,261,095 | 2023-07-26 | £1,320,831 |
| Unit 3A Sankey Valley Industrial Estate, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £2,790,000 | 2021-10-08 | £3,112,164 |
| Unit 5 Sankey Valley Industrial Estate, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2021-05-17 | £115,029 |
| R Whittaker & Sons Transport Sankey Valley Industrial Estate, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £554,493 | 2020-12-22 | £703,725 |
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The District CofE Primary School Patterson Street , WA12 9PZ | 3out of 4 | 731 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wargrave CofE Primary School Bradlegh Road , WA12 8QL | 2out of 4 | 954 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Junior School Barn Way , WA12 9QQ | 2out of 4 | 962 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyme Community Primary School Lyme Street , WA12 9HD | 2out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Infant School Victoria Road , Newton-le-Willows WA12 9RX | 2out of 4 | 1,270 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 2,184 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Haydock Clipsley Lane , Haydock WA11 0JG | - not rated | 3,241 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haydock High School Clipsley Lane , Haydock WA11 0JG | 2out of 4 | 3,241 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Byrchall High School Warrington Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9PQ | 2out of 4 | 4,036 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic High School Berrys Lane , Sutton WA9 3HE | 3out of 4 | 4,098 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penkford School Wharf Road , WA12 9XZ | 3out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wargrave House School 449 Wargrave Road , WA12 8RS | 4out of 4 | 1,329 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 | 1,329 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pace Derbyshire Hill Road , WA9 2LH | 3out of 4 | 3,646 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansbury Bridge School Lansbury Avenue , Parr WA9 1TB | 3out of 4 | 4,146 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pink Pearl | Pink Pearl Restaurant, Earle Street | 346 yd | |
| Panchi Indian Restaurant | 24-26 Queen Street | 500 yd | |
| Fish Diner | 31 Market Street | 505 yd | |
| What's Cookin' | 20 Bridge Street | 559 yd | |
| Cafe 303 | 20 Oxford Street | 577 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Griffin | The Griffin Hotel, Earle Street | 346 yd | |
| The Wellington | Wellington Hotel, 37-39 Earle Street | 400 yd | |
| Earlestown Viaduct Sports and Social Club | Earlestown Viaduct Sports Club, Earle Street | 587 yd | |
| The Newmarket | The Newmarket, 47 Market Street | 759 yd | |
| Sunbeam Hotel | Sunbeam Hotel, Old Wargrave Road | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Jade | Lucky Jade Chinese Takeaway, 35 Earle Street | 400 yd | |
| Bombai Kitchen | 33 Earle Street | 400 yd | |
| Peking House | 9 Earle Street | 458 yd | |
| Earlestown Tandoori | 7 Queen Street | 486 yd | |
| Milano | 2 Bridge Street | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, Earle Street | 400 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods | Heron Foods, 10-12 Market Street | 539 yd | |
| 360 Grocery Ltd | 360 Wargrave Road | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Griffin Fitness Studio (Closed) Earle Street | health and fitness suite | 346 yd |
| Sasib Bakery Sports Ground (Closed) Junction Lane | grass pitches | 407 yd |
| Viaduct Green EARLESTOWN VIADUCT SPORTS CLUB EARLESTOWN VIADUCT SPORTS CLUB EARLE STREET | grass pitches | 409 yd |
| The District Ce Primary School PATTERSON STREET | grass pitches | 769 yd |
| Wargrave Ce Primary School BRADLEGH ROAD | grass pitches | 848 yd |
| St Mary'S Catholic Primary School BARN WAY | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields (Newton-Le-Willows) DINGLE AVENUE | grass pitches | 978 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 | 86.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 13.5% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.