Paravane Close is in Newton-Le-Willows and in St Helens district. WA12 8TD 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 2019-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Paravane Close, Newton-le-willows, WA12 8TD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA12 8TB, WA12 8SA, WA12 8AQ, WA12 8AP, WA12 8SD, WA12 8SR, WA12 8SX, WA12 8AF, WA12 8NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA12 8TD is primarily male, with 55.1% of the population 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 | 52.9% | 44.9% | -8.0% | 51.0% | -6.1% |
| Male | 47.1% | 55.1% | 8.0% | 49.0% | 6.1% |
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 8TD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.1% 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 | 53.5% | 65.1% | 11.6% | 37.9% | 27.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.5% | 18.9% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -25.3% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 5.7% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 8.5% | -4.3% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 1.9% | -5.7% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 | 46.2% | 43.5% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 27.6% | 29% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 15.9% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 9.3% | 8.7% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 | 27.9% | 18.9% | -9.0% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.8% | 7.5% | -12.3% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 27.4% | 7.1% | 13.4% | 14.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 17.9% | 1.6% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.8% | 24.5% | 11.7% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.2% | 94.9% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 90.6% 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 | 97.8% | 90.6% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 5.1% | 4.7% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 90.6% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.7% | 76.7% | -18.0% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 33.3% | 13.5% | 19.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.8% | 37.2% | 18.6% |
| Christian | 36.2% | 46.2% | -10.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Paravane Close was 102.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.7% higher than the Newton-le-Willows East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Paravane Close has the 22nd highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Newton-le-Willows East and the 178th highest crime rate of 602 local areas in St. Helens .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 102.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Paravane Close, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2025-07-31 | £217,164 |
| 12 Paravane Close, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2025-01-31 | £297,994 |
| 21 Paravane Close, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-10-21 | £235,149 |
| 17 Paravane Close, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £219,950 | 2023-09-15 | £247,700 |
| 4 Paravane Close, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-08-31 | £248,815 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Self-Employed | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| 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 | 1,963 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 | 4,018 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 | 772 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton-le-Willows Primary School Sanderling Road , WA12 9UF | 3out of 4 | 1,617 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Junior School Barn Way , WA12 9QQ | - not rated | 1,845 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy Barn Way , WA12 9QQ | 2out of 4 | 1,845 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Birley Street , WA12 9UR | - not rated | 1,913 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,892 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Academy Ashton Road , WA12 0AQ | - not rated | 2,560 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton-le-Willows Community High School Ashton Road , WA12 0AQ | - not rated | 2,638 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Future Tech Studio Winwick Road , WA2 8QA | - not rated | 4,663 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Haydock Clipsley Lane , Haydock WA11 0JG | - not rated | 4,890 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,615 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 | 421 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Bank - Vardy House Winwick Road , WA12 8DE | - not rated | 1,079 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Bank School Winwick Road , WA12 8EA | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Secure units | No | Boys | More About School |
| Mill House School Mill Lane , WA12 8BG | - not rated | 1,628 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Bank Preparatory School 34 High Street , WA12 9SN | - not rated | 2,040 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 | 417 yd | |
| Newton Family and Community Centre | Newton Le Willows Family And Community Centre, Park Road South | 778 yd | |
| Meats n Treats | 311 Wargrave Road | 906 yd | |
| Aros Kitchen | 249 Wargrave Road | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wargrave Hacienda | Wargrave Hacienda, 448 Wargrave Road | 461 yd | |
| Victoria Inn | 322 Wargrave Road | 843 yd | |
| Alder Root Golf Club | Alder Root Golf Club, Alder Root Lane | 846 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade Fish & Chips | Jade, 334 Wargrave Road | 802 yd | |
| Newton Grill | 249 Wargrave Road | 906 yd | |
| Willows Fried Chicken | 66 Park Road South | 915 yd | |
| Super Liang | 68 Park Road South | 915 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 1 Vulcan Park Court | 263 yd | |
| 360 Grocery Ltd | 360 Wargrave Road | 729 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 62a Park Road South | 901 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wargrave House School Wargrave Road | 425 yd | |
| Vulcan Village Playing Fields WARGRAVE ROAD | grass pitches | 439 yd |
| Vulcan Sports Club Raleigh Close | grass pitches | 572 yd |
| Alder Root Golf Club ALDER ROOT LANE | golf | 765 yd |
| Wargrave Ce Primary School BRADLEGH ROAD | grass pitches | 774 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 198.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.