Market Street is in Newton-Le-Willows and in St Helens district. WA12 9BQ 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 Market Street, Newton-le-willows, WA12 9BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA12 9AN, WA12 9BE, WA12 9AQ, WA12 9LW, WA12 9BA, WA12 9AZ, WA12 9AT, WA12 9AE, WA12 9LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA12 9BQ is primarily male, with 58.2% 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 | 44.6% | 41.8% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -9.2% |
| Male | 55.4% | 58.2% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 9.2% |
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 9BQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.6% 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 | 50.8% | 57.6% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 19.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.2% | 16.3% | -8.9% | 44.2% | -27.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 15.9% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 6.1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 (68%) 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 | 40.6% | 31.3% | -9.3% | 48.4% | -17.1% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 36.7% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 20.4% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 7.7% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 8.8% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 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 9BQ this area, 31.4% 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 21.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.5% | 31.4% | -2.1% | 18.2% | 13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 14.4% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.7% | 14.4% | -7.3% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.5% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 14% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 21.2% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -12.6% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| 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 Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 95.7% | 92.8% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 11.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 85.6% 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 | 93.4% | 85.6% | -7.8% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| European Union | 3% | 8.6% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 85.6% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 6.5% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 2.4% | -2.2% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 76.7% | -4.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Market Street was 771.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 865.9% higher than the Newton-le-Willows East average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Market Street has the highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Newton-le-Willows East and the 6th highest crime rate of 602 local areas in St. Helens .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 264.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Market Street, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2022-11-02 | £45,640 |
| 17 Market Street, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2020-12-20 | £89,107 |
| 27 Market Street, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Other, an established residential building | £52,000 | 2020-11-26 | £66,619 |
| 31 Market Street, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2016-11-25 | £214,500 |
| 43 Market Street, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2008-07-11 | £79,911 |
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton-Le-Willows Nursery School Patterson Street , WA12 9PZ | - not rated | 309 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The District CofE Primary School Patterson Street , WA12 9PZ | - not rated | 234 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlestown District CofE Junior School Patterson Street , WA12 9PZ | - not rated | 234 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| District CofE Infant School Patterson Street , WA12 9PZ | - not rated | 234 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The District CofE Primary School Patterson Street , WA12 9PZ | 3out of 4 | 234 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy Barn Way , WA12 9QQ | 2out of 4 | 460 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 | 1,394 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Academy Ashton Road , WA12 0AQ | - not rated | 1,682 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton-le-Willows Community High School Ashton Road , WA12 0AQ | - not rated | 1,803 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Haydock Clipsley Lane , Haydock WA11 0JG | - not rated | 3,167 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haydock High School Clipsley Lane , Haydock WA11 0JG | - not rated | 3,167 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Bank School Winwick Road , St Helens WA12 8DE | 3out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wargrave House School 449 Wargrave Road , WA12 8RS | 3out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Bank Preparatory School 34 High Street , WA12 9SN | - not rated | 1,844 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill House School Mill Lane , WA12 8BG | - not rated | 2,041 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Bank School Winwick Road , WA12 8EA | - not rated | 2,258 yd | Secure units | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish Diner | 31 Market Street | 7 yd | |
| Cafe 303 | 20 Oxford Street | 80 yd | |
| What's Cookin' | 20 Bridge Street | 111 yd | |
| Panchi Indian Restaurant | 24-26 Queen Street | 115 yd | |
| Crumpets | Crumpets Cafe, 59 Market Street | 161 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wellington | Wellington Hotel, 37-39 Earle Street | 104 yd | |
| The Griffin | The Griffin Hotel, Earle Street | 246 yd | |
| The Newmarket | The Newmarket, 47 Market Street | 410 yd | |
| Sunbeam Hotel | Sunbeam Hotel, Old Wargrave Road | 614 yd | |
| Earlestown Viaduct Sports and Social Club | Earlestown Viaduct Sports Club, Earle Street | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Barbeque | Meadow Barbecue, 43 Market Street | 1 yd | |
| Arcadia Food | 22 Market Street | 38 yd | |
| The Taste Hut | 8a Market Street | 48 yd | |
| Newton Pizza | Newton Pizza And Kebab Shop, 23 Bridge Street | 85 yd | |
| Milano | 2 Bridge Street | 94 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Frozen Foods | Heron Foods, 10-12 Market Street | 38 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Earle Street | 104 yd | |
| 360 Grocery Ltd | 360 Wargrave Road | 1,089 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Griffin Fitness Studio (Closed) Earle Street | health and fitness suite | 245 yd |
| The District Ce Primary School PATTERSON STREET | grass pitches | 276 yd |
| Viaduct Green EARLESTOWN VIADUCT SPORTS CLUB EARLESTOWN VIADUCT SPORTS CLUB EARLE STREET | grass pitches | 350 yd |
| St Mary'S Catholic Primary School BARN WAY | grass pitches | 462 yd |
| Sasib Bakery Sports Ground (Closed) Junction Lane | grass pitches | 508 yd |
| Wargrave Ce Primary School BRADLEGH ROAD | grass pitches | 998 yd |
| Newton-Le-Willows Primary School SANDERLING ROAD | grass pitches | 1,075 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.