Langley Avenue is in Newton-Le-Willows and in St Helens district. WA12 8QX 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 Langley Avenue, Newton-le-willows, WA12 8QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA12 8QU, WA12 8SF, WA12 8SE, WA12 8QZ, WA12 8RA, WA12 8QT, WA12 8SQ, WA12 8SG, WA12 8QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA12 8QX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% of residents 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 | 55.2% | 54.1% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 44.8% | 45.9% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.8% | 28% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 36% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -8.2% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 0.5% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 15% | 4.7% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 25.6% | 20.6% | -5.0% | 6.1% | 14.5% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (64%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.1% | 32% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -16.4% |
| Good health | 26.1% | 32% | 5.9% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 20.7% | 22.7% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 10.0% |
| Bad health | 16.1% | 10.5% | -5.6% | 4.0% | 6.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
In the area around WA12 8QX this area, 38.6% 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 14.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 48.4% | 38.6% | -9.8% | 18.2% | 20.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 9.8% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 11.2% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 7.9% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.4% | 9.3% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.5% | 14.4% | 0.9% | 33.8% | -19.4% |
| Other | 3.6% | 8.8% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 6.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.9% | 96.8% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 98.1% | 94.1% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 94.5% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.1% | 37.2% | -14.1% |
| Christian | 69% | 46.2% | 22.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Langley Avenue was 93.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.1% higher than the Newton-le-Willows East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Langley Avenue has the 26th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Newton-le-Willows East and the 200th highest crime rate of 602 local areas in St. Helens .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Langley Avenue, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-10-03 | £183,711 |
| 3 Langley Avenue, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £1,500 | 2025-08-13 | £1,491 |
| 12 Langley Avenue, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2023-01-12 | £138,303 |
| 1 Langley Avenue, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2019-01-04 | £158,055 |
| 6 Langley Avenue, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2017-10-05 | £135,520 |
WA12 8QX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 retired residents living in WA12 8QX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 100 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,315 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 | 4,707 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 | - not rated | 164 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Junior School Barn Way , WA12 9QQ | - not rated | 1,247 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy Barn Way , WA12 9QQ | 2out of 4 | 1,248 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton-le-Willows Primary School Sanderling Road , WA12 9UF | 3out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The District CofE Primary School Patterson Street , WA12 9PZ | - not rated | 1,287 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | 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 | 1,606 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Academy Ashton Road , WA12 0AQ | - not rated | 2,199 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton-le-Willows Community High School Ashton Road , WA12 0AQ | - not rated | 2,298 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Haydock Clipsley Lane , Haydock WA11 0JG | - not rated | 4,185 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haydock High School Clipsley Lane , Haydock WA11 0JG | - not rated | 4,185 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrington and Vale Royal College Winwick Road , WA2 8QA | - not rated | 5,280 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 383 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Bank School Winwick Road , WA12 8EA | - not rated | 1,514 yd | Secure units | No | Boys | More About School |
| Red Bank - Vardy House Winwick Road , WA12 8DE | - not rated | 1,581 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill House School Mill Lane , WA12 8BG | - not rated | 1,716 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Bank Preparatory School 34 High Street , WA12 9SN | - not rated | 1,901 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education by CH&CO Catering Ltd | Wargrave House School, 449 Wargrave Road | 444 yd | |
| Meats n Treats | 311 Wargrave Road | 468 yd | |
| Aros Kitchen | 249 Wargrave Road | 468 yd | |
| Newton Family and Community Centre | Newton Le Willows Family And Community Centre, Park Road South | 540 yd | |
| Panchi Indian Restaurant | 24-26 Queen Street | 993 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wargrave Hacienda | Wargrave Hacienda, 448 Wargrave Road | 337 yd | |
| Victoria Inn | 322 Wargrave Road | 405 yd | |
| Sunbeam Hotel | Sunbeam Hotel, Old Wargrave Road | 763 yd | |
| The Wellington | Wellington Hotel, 37-39 Earle Street | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade Fish & Chips | Jade, 334 Wargrave Road | 381 yd | |
| Newton Grill | 249 Wargrave Road | 468 yd | |
| Willow Dragon | Willow Dragon Chinese Takeaway, 196-198 Wargrave Road | 638 yd | |
| Willows Fried Chicken | 66 Park Road South | 826 yd | |
| Super Liang | 68 Park Road South | 826 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360 Grocery Ltd | 360 Wargrave Road | 337 yd | |
| Aldi | 1 Vulcan Park Court | 454 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 62a Park Road South | 809 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Earle Street | 1,013 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wargrave Ce Primary School BRADLEGH ROAD | grass pitches | 167 yd |
| Wargrave House School Wargrave Road | 383 yd | |
| Sasib Bakery Sports Ground (Closed) Junction Lane | grass pitches | 582 yd |
| Vulcan Sports Club Raleigh Close | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| Vulcan Village Playing Fields WARGRAVE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,087 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 | 76.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.