Marian Avenue is in Newton-Le-Willows and in St Helens district. WA12 9LB 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 Marian Avenue, Newton-le-willows, WA12 9LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA12 9LF, WA12 9JU, WA12 9LG, WA12 9LD, WA12 9LH, WA12 9JH, WA12 9LL, WA12 9JZ, WA12 9JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA12 9LB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 54.8% | 53% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 45.2% | 47% | 1.8% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 9LB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.2% 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 | 43% | 50.2% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.4% | 32.8% | 1.4% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 9.1% | -3.0% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 6.2% | -4.1% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 47.5% | 43.6% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 26.7% | 33.5% | 6.8% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 15% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 6% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
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 14.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.9% | 23.7% | -16.2% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 12.9% | 2.1% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 26.5% | 22% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 8.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 8.3% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 16.6% | 9.0% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.6% | 14.9% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -18.9% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.7% | 96.2% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 98.7% | 96.9% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 96.6% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 20.6% | 13.5% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marian Avenue was 92.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.3% higher than the Newton-le-Willows East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marian Avenue has the 27th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Newton-le-Willows East and the 205th highest crime rate of 602 local areas in St. Helens .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Marian Avenue, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-09-22 | £207,719 |
| 29 Marian Avenue, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-06-30 | £199,574 |
| 29 Marian Avenue, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £35,500 | 1996-10-11 | £171,662 |
WA12 9LB 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 | 82 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton-Le-Willows Nursery School Patterson Street , WA12 9PZ | - not rated | 1,091 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyme Community Primary School Lyme Street , WA12 9HD | - not rated | 487 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manor CofE Junior School Crow Lane West , WA12 9YY | - not rated | 490 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The District CofE Primary School Patterson Street , WA12 9PZ | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlestown District CofE Junior School Patterson Street , WA12 9PZ | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| District CofE Infant School Patterson Street , WA12 9PZ | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,320 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Haydock Clipsley Lane , Haydock WA11 0JG | - not rated | 2,330 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haydock High School Clipsley Lane , Haydock WA11 0JG | - not rated | 2,330 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Academy Ashton Road , WA12 0AQ | - not rated | 2,431 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton-le-Willows Community High School Ashton Road , WA12 0AQ | - not rated | 2,551 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 503 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wargrave House School 449 Wargrave Road , WA12 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,232 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Trees 3 Clay Lane , Burtonwood WA5 4HH | - not rated | 2,662 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Bank Preparatory School 34 High Street , WA12 9SN | - not rated | 2,781 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashtons Green School Derbyshire Hill Road , WA9 2LH | - not rated | 2,879 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crusty Cob | The Crusty Cob, 265 Crow Lane West | 492 yd | |
| Crownway Community Centre | Crownway Community Centre, Crown Street | 635 yd | |
| Pink Pearl | Pink Pearl Restaurant, Earle Street | 819 yd | |
| Earlestown Art Club and Gallery | 64 Market Street | 844 yd | |
| Trinity House | 5-7 Tamworth Street | 857 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Patricks Social Centre | St Patricks Rc Church, Common Road | 102 yd | |
| Earlestown Viaduct Sports and Social Club | Earlestown Viaduct Sports Club, Earle Street | 430 yd | |
| The Newmarket | The Newmarket, 47 Market Street | 697 yd | |
| The Griffin | The Griffin Hotel, Earle Street | 819 yd | |
| The Wellington | Wellington Hotel, 37-39 Earle Street | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Fish Bar | 66 Crown Street | 635 yd | |
| Continental Newton | 62 Market Street | 847 yd | |
| Desi Touch | 1 Tamworth Street | 852 yd | |
| Meadow Barbeque | Meadow Barbecue, 43 Market Street | 995 yd | |
| Lucky Jade | Lucky Jade Chinese Takeaway, 35 Earle Street | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, Earle Street | 996 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods | Heron Foods, 10-12 Market Street | 1,003 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Playing Fields (Newton-Le-Willows) DINGLE AVENUE | grass pitches | 356 yd |
| Lyme School LYME STREET | grass pitches | 503 yd |
| Viaduct Green EARLESTOWN VIADUCT SPORTS CLUB EARLESTOWN VIADUCT SPORTS CLUB EARLE STREET | grass pitches | 690 yd |
| Griffin Fitness Studio (Closed) Earle Street | health and fitness suite | 820 yd |
| The District Ce Primary School PATTERSON STREET | grass pitches | 1,003 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.