Oak Avenue is in Newton-Le-Willows and in St Helens district. WA12 8LS 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 Oak Avenue, Newton-le-willows, WA12 8LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA12 8HW, WA12 8HN, WA12 8LA, WA12 8JZ, WA12 8LT, WA12 8HJ, WA12 8LB, WA12 8JF, WA12 8JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA12 8LS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 51% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47.1% | 49% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 8LS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.8% 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 | 50% | 51.8% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 13.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.1% | 25.3% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -18.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 4.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 12.2% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 4.5% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 46% | 42.9% | -3.1% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 32.6% | 2.4% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 13.4% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 7.1% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 4% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
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 8LS this area, 29.1% 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 13.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.5% | 29.1% | -12.4% | 18.2% | 10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 16% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 17.2% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 4.5% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 15.2% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.1% | 13.9% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -19.9% |
| Other | 1.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.6% | 96.6% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 98.9% | 95.1% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 95.4% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 28.1% | 13.5% | 14.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.3% | 37.2% | 14.1% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oak Avenue was 114.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.9% higher than the Newton-le-Willows East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oak Avenue has the 16th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Newton-le-Willows East and the 147th highest crime rate of 602 local areas in St. Helens .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102 Oak Avenue, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-05-12 | £206,307 |
| 96 Oak Avenue, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2020-04-23 | £205,042 |
| 64 Oak Avenue, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2020-02-28 | £157,355 |
| 102 Oak Avenue, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2019-06-28 | £177,727 |
| 118 Oak Avenue, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2018-02-23 | £119,408 |
WA12 8LS 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.
The percentage of student residents living in WA12 8LS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton-Le-Willows Nursery School Patterson Street , WA12 9PZ | - not rated | 926 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandy Lane Nursery and Forest School Sandy Lane , Orford WA2 9HY | 4out of 4 | 5,178 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton-le-Willows Primary School Sanderling Road , WA12 9UF | 3out of 4 | 381 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy Victoria Road , Newton-le-Willows WA12 9RX | 2out of 4 | 700 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Infant School Victoria Road , Newton-le-Willows WA12 9RX | - not rated | 700 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Junior School Barn Way , WA12 9QQ | - not rated | 706 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy Barn Way , WA12 9QQ | 2out of 4 | 707 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aelred's Catholic Technology College Birley Street , WA12 9UW | - not rated | 737 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Academy Ashton Road , WA12 0AQ | - not rated | 1,335 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton-le-Willows Community High School Ashton Road , WA12 0AQ | - not rated | 1,429 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Byrchall High School Warrington Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9PQ | 3out of 4 | 3,781 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Byrchall High School Warrington Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9PQ | - not rated | 3,781 yd | Foundation 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 | 3out of 4 | 868 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Bank Preparatory School 34 High Street , WA12 9SN | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill House School Mill Lane , WA12 8BG | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Bank School Winwick Road , WA12 8EA | - not rated | 1,388 yd | Secure units | No | Boys | More About School |
| Red Bank - Vardy House Winwick Road , WA12 8DE | - not rated | 1,550 yd | Secure units | 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 | 414 yd | |
| Aros Kitchen | 249 Wargrave Road | 414 yd | |
| Newton Family and Community Centre | Newton Le Willows Family And Community Centre, Park Road South | 493 yd | |
| Panchi Indian Restaurant | 24-26 Queen Street | 813 yd | |
| What's Cookin' | 20 Bridge Street | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunbeam Hotel | Sunbeam Hotel, Old Wargrave Road | 325 yd | |
| Victoria Inn | 322 Wargrave Road | 484 yd | |
| Old Crow Public House | Old Crow Inn, 248 Crow Lane East | 779 yd | |
| Wargrave Hacienda | Wargrave Hacienda, 448 Wargrave Road | 843 yd | |
| Newton Le Willows Sports Club | Newton Le Willows Sports And Social Club, Crow Lane East | 851 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Dragon | Willow Dragon Chinese Takeaway, 196-198 Wargrave Road | 300 yd | |
| Newton Grill | 249 Wargrave Road | 414 yd | |
| Dragon Takeaway | 28 Wargrave Road | 494 yd | |
| Super Liang | 68 Park Road South | 495 yd | |
| Willows Fried Chicken | 66 Park Road South | 495 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 62a Park Road South | 495 yd | |
| 360 Grocery Ltd | 360 Wargrave Road | 590 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods | Heron Foods, 10-12 Market Street | 917 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Earle Street | 931 yd | |
| Aldi | 1 Vulcan Park Court | 1,045 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newton-Le-Willows Primary School SANDERLING ROAD | grass pitches | 376 yd |
| The Hive (Earlestown Athletic Jfc) Harrison Way | grass pitches | 543 yd |
| Mesnes Park Park Road North | grass pitches, tennis courts | 564 yd |
| Wargrave Ce Primary School BRADLEGH ROAD | grass pitches | 707 yd |
| St Mary'S Catholic Primary School BARN WAY | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| Vulcan Sports Club Raleigh Close | grass pitches | 733 yd |
| St Aelreds Catholic Technology College (Closed) Birley Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 743 yd |
| Sasib Bakery Sports Ground (Closed) Junction Lane | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| Newton Sports Club Crow Lane East | grass pitches, tennis courts | 843 yd |
| Wargrave House School Wargrave Road | 863 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 | 229.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.