Park Avenue North is in Newton-Le-Willows and in St Helens district. WA12 8HQ is located in the Newton-le-Willows East 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 Park Avenue North, Newton-le-willows, WA12 8HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA12 8HF, WA12 8HJ, WA12 8HL, WA12 8EG, WA12 8HH, WA12 8JF, WA12 8EJ, WA12 8HN, WA12 8HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA12 8HQ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.6% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.1% | 57.6% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 6.6% |
| Male | 44.9% | 42.4% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -6.6% |
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 8HQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.1% 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 | 47.9% | 49.1% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.3% | 33% | 4.7% | 44.2% | -11.2% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 5.2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 8.7% | -5.1% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 3.9% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.8% | 43.6% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 30.9% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 14.5% | 4.1% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 8.7% | 8% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 8HQ this area, 31.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.9% | 31.7% | -6.2% | 18.2% | 13.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 10.4% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 13.9% | -5.3% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 10% | 7.1% | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 16.1% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.6% | 16.1% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -17.7% |
| Other | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% 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 | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.1% | 93.5% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 12.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 91.8% 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 | 97.7% | 91.8% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4.4% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 92% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.6% | 76.7% | -11.1% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 29.4% | 13.5% | 15.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Avenue North was 117.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.0% higher than the Newton-le-Willows East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Park Avenue North has the 21st highest crime rate of 80 local areas in Newton-le-Willows East and the 139th highest crime rate of 606 local areas in St. Helens .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 90.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Park Avenue North, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2019-02-01 | £130,260 |
| 24 Park Avenue North, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2011-04-26 | £102,949 |
WA12 8HQ 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 | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Lane Nursery and Forest School Sandy Lane , Orford WA2 9HY | 4out of 4 | 5,088 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wargrave CofE Primary School Bradlegh Road , WA12 8QL | 2out of 4 | 488 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton-le-Willows Primary School Sanderling Road , WA12 9UF | 3out of 4 | 603 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Junior School Barn Way , WA12 9QQ | 2out of 4 | 748 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Infant School Victoria Road , Newton-le-Willows WA12 9RX | 2out of 4 | 830 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The District CofE Primary School Patterson Street , WA12 9PZ | 3out of 4 | 940 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1,548 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Byrchall High School Warrington Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9PQ | 2out of 4 | 3,939 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Haydock Clipsley Lane , Haydock WA11 0JG | - not rated | 3,992 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haydock High School Clipsley Lane , Haydock WA11 0JG | 2out of 4 | 3,992 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield Rookery Avenue , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9PF | 3out of 4 | 4,067 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 701 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 | 701 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Penkford School Wharf Road , WA12 9XZ | 3out of 4 | 2,095 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parks School Market Street , Hindley WN2 3AN | - not rated | 3,307 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pace Derbyshire Hill Road , WA9 2LH | 3out of 4 | 4,667 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meats n Treats | 311 Wargrave Road | 196 yd | |
| Aros Kitchen | 249 Wargrave Road | 196 yd | |
| Newton Family and Community Centre | Newton Le Willows Family And Community Centre, Park Road South | 294 yd | |
| Education by CH&CO Catering Ltd | Wargrave House School, 449 Wargrave Road | 646 yd | |
| Panchi Indian Restaurant | 24-26 Queen Street | 830 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Inn | 322 Wargrave Road | 265 yd | |
| Sunbeam Hotel | Sunbeam Hotel, Old Wargrave Road | 340 yd | |
| Wargrave Hacienda | Wargrave Hacienda, 448 Wargrave Road | 626 yd | |
| The Wellington | Wellington Hotel, 37-39 Earle Street | 929 yd | |
| Old Crow Public House | Old Crow Inn, 248 Crow Lane East | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Grill | 249 Wargrave Road | 196 yd | |
| Willow Dragon | Willow Dragon Chinese Takeaway, 196-198 Wargrave Road | 216 yd | |
| Jade Fish & Chips | Jade, 334 Wargrave Road | 300 yd | |
| Super Liang | 68 Park Road South | 404 yd | |
| Willows Fried Chicken | 66 Park Road South | 404 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360 Grocery Ltd | 360 Wargrave Road | 370 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 62a Park Road South | 397 yd | |
| Aldi | 1 Vulcan Park Court | 830 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Earle Street | 929 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods | Heron Foods, 10-12 Market Street | 948 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wargrave Ce Primary School BRADLEGH ROAD | grass pitches | 497 yd |
| Vulcan Sports Club Raleigh Close | grass pitches | 552 yd |
| Newton-Le-Willows Primary School SANDERLING ROAD | grass pitches | 592 yd |
| Sasib Bakery Sports Ground (Closed) Junction Lane | grass pitches | 646 yd |
| Wargrave House School Wargrave Road | 648 yd | |
| Mesnes Park Park Road North | grass pitches, tennis courts | 718 yd |
| The Hive (Earlestown Athletic Jfc) Harrison Way | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| St Mary'S Catholic Primary School BARN WAY | grass pitches | 837 yd |
| St Aelreds Catholic Technology College (Closed) Birley Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 950 yd |
| Newton Sports Club Crow Lane East | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,064 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.