Hillside Avenue is in Newton-Le-Willows and in St Helens district. WA12 9PD 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 Hillside Avenue, Newton-le-willows, WA12 9PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA12 9NY, WA12 9GW, WA12 9GT, WA12 9NZ, WA12 9GU, WA12 9GZ, WA12 9LE, WA12 9NX, WA12 9PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA12 9PD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 50.1% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49.9% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 | 22.9% | 41.8% | 18.9% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.1% | 37.8% | -20.3% | 44.2% | -6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 9.7% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 6.4% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 40.2% | 43.9% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 34.5% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 15.4% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 8% | 4% | -4.0% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 28% | 19.3% | -8.7% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 7% | -8.3% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 11.7% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.5% | 8% | -0.5% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 17% | 3.9% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 35% | 17.2% | 33.8% | 1.2% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.9% | 96.9% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
In this area, 97.2% 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% | 97.2% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 97.7% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.8% | 76.7% | 12.1% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.2% | 37.2% | -3.0% |
| Christian | 56.4% | 46.2% | 10.2% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillside Avenue was 118.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.3% higher than the Newton-le-Willows East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hillside Avenue has the 20th highest crime rate of 80 local areas in Newton-le-Willows East and the 137th highest crime rate of 606 local areas in St. Helens .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Hillside Avenue, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-11-24 | £270,876 |
| 22 Hillside Avenue, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2020-08-19 | £389,377 |
| 16 Hillside Avenue, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2019-02-22 | £249,375 |
| 17 Hillside Avenue, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2018-06-27 | £190,221 |
| 4 Hillside Avenue, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2017-08-18 | £217,051 |
WA12 9PD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 138 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyme Community Primary School Lyme Street , WA12 9HD | 2out of 4 | 851 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The District CofE Primary School Patterson Street , WA12 9PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Junior School Barn Way , WA12 9QQ | 2out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wargrave CofE Primary School Bradlegh Road , WA12 8QL | 2out of 4 | 1,710 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Infant School Victoria Road , Newton-le-Willows WA12 9RX | 2out of 4 | 1,753 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Academy Haydock Clipsley Lane , Haydock WA11 0JG | - not rated | 2,600 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haydock High School Clipsley Lane , Haydock WA11 0JG | 2out of 4 | 2,600 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Academy Ashton Road , WA12 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,619 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic High School Berrys Lane , Sutton WA9 3HE | 3out of 4 | 3,402 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic High School Boardmans Lane , Blackbrook WA11 9BB | 1out of 4 | 3,927 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penkford School Wharf Road , WA12 9XZ | 3out of 4 | 319 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wargrave House School 449 Wargrave Road , WA12 8RS | 4out of 4 | 2,081 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside Early Adult Provision - LEAP College (Wargrave House Ltd) Wargrave House Ltd, 449 Wargrave Road , WA12 8RS | - not rated | 2,081 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pace Derbyshire Hill Road , WA9 2LH | 3out of 4 | 2,894 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansbury Bridge School Lansbury Avenue , Parr WA9 1TB | 3out of 4 | 3,404 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pink Pearl | Pink Pearl Restaurant, Earle Street | 703 yd | |
| Crownway Community Centre | Crownway Community Centre, Crown Street | 770 yd | |
| The Crusty Cob | The Crusty Cob, 265 Crow Lane West | 839 yd | |
| Trinity House | 5-7 Tamworth Street | 857 yd | |
| Crumpets | Crumpets Cafe, 59 Market Street | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earlestown Viaduct Sports and Social Club | Earlestown Viaduct Sports Club, Earle Street | 314 yd | |
| St Patricks Social Centre | St Patricks Rc Church, Common Road | 483 yd | |
| The Griffin | The Griffin Hotel, Earle Street | 703 yd | |
| The Newmarket | The Newmarket, 47 Market Street | 805 yd | |
| The Wellington | Wellington Hotel, 37-39 Earle Street | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Fish Bar | 66 Crown Street | 770 yd | |
| Desi Touch | 1 Tamworth Street | 851 yd | |
| Continental Newton | 62 Market Street | 876 yd | |
| Lucky Jade | Lucky Jade Chinese Takeaway, 35 Earle Street | 896 yd | |
| Bombai Kitchen | 33 Earle Street | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, Earle Street | 896 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods | Heron Foods, 10-12 Market Street | 960 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Playing Fields (Newton-Le-Willows) DINGLE AVENUE | grass pitches | 220 yd |
| Viaduct Green EARLESTOWN VIADUCT SPORTS CLUB EARLESTOWN VIADUCT SPORTS CLUB EARLE STREET | grass pitches | 588 yd |
| Griffin Fitness Studio (Closed) Earle Street | health and fitness suite | 705 yd |
| Lyme School LYME STREET | grass pitches | 896 yd |
| The District Ce Primary School PATTERSON STREET | grass pitches | 1,056 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 23.31 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 23.31 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 2.18 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.