Pipit Avenue is in Newton-Le-Willows and in St Helens district. WA12 9RG 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 1986-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pipit Avenue, Newton-le-willows, WA12 9RG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA12 9XR, WA12 9XJ, WA12 9RR, WA12 8JZ, WA12 9XG, WA12 9XL, WA12 9RP, WA12 9XW, WA12 8LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA12 9RG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.9% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.1% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 34.1% | 39.3% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51% | 50.2% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 7.2% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 60.7% | 52.4% | -8.3% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 33.2% | 2.8% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 6% | 10.8% | 4.8% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 9RG this area, 7.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.2% | 7.9% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 7.9% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 12.5% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.9% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22.1% | 20% | -2.1% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.9% | 44.6% | 7.7% | 33.8% | 10.8% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.7% | 98.4% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 97.9% | 97.1% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 97.4% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.7% | 76.7% | 17.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.8% | 37.2% | -4.4% |
| Christian | 60.9% | 46.2% | 14.7% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pipit Avenue was 35.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.0% lower than the Newton-le-Willows East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pipit Avenue has the 24th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Newton-le-Willows East and the 194th lowest crime rate of 602 local areas in St. Helens .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Pipit Avenue, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2024-04-05 | £305,062 |
| 2 Pipit Avenue, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-09-15 | £362,975 |
| 52 Pipit Avenue, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-11-25 | £288,879 |
| 48 Pipit Avenue, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-08-19 | £334,533 |
| 49 Pipit Avenue, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2022-05-27 | £281,617 |
WA12 9RG 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 | 152 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| 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 | 791 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 | 5,434 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton-le-Willows Primary School Sanderling Road , WA12 9UF | 3out of 4 | 195 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy Victoria Road , Newton-le-Willows WA12 9RX | 2out of 4 | 449 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Infant School Victoria Road , Newton-le-Willows WA12 9RX | - not rated | 449 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Junior School Barn Way , WA12 9QQ | - not rated | 540 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy Barn Way , WA12 9QQ | 2out of 4 | 541 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 | 566 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Academy Ashton Road , WA12 0AQ | - not rated | 1,091 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton-le-Willows Community High School Ashton Road , WA12 0AQ | - not rated | 1,192 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Byrchall High School Warrington Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9PQ | 3out of 4 | 3,511 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Byrchall High School Warrington Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9PQ | - not rated | 3,511 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Bank Preparatory School 34 High Street , WA12 9SN | - not rated | 985 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wargrave House School 449 Wargrave Road , WA12 8RS | 3out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill House School Mill Lane , WA12 8BG | - not rated | 1,190 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Bank School Winwick Road , WA12 8EA | - not rated | 1,585 yd | Secure units | No | Boys | More About School |
| Red Bank - Vardy House Winwick Road , WA12 8DE | - not rated | 1,760 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meats n Treats | 311 Wargrave Road | 669 yd | |
| Aros Kitchen | 249 Wargrave Road | 669 yd | |
| Newton Family and Community Centre | Newton Le Willows Family And Community Centre, Park Road South | 763 yd | |
| What's Cookin' | 20 Bridge Street | 766 yd | |
| Panchi Indian Restaurant | 24-26 Queen Street | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunbeam Hotel | Sunbeam Hotel, Old Wargrave Road | 411 yd | |
| Old Crow Public House | Old Crow Inn, 248 Crow Lane East | 532 yd | |
| Newton Le Willows Sports Club | Newton Le Willows Sports And Social Club, Crow Lane East | 597 yd | |
| The Oak Tree | 2-4 Crow Lane East | 645 yd | |
| Victoria Inn | 322 Wargrave Road | 740 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Takeaway | 28 Wargrave Road | 460 yd | |
| Willow Dragon | Willow Dragon Chinese Takeaway, 196-198 Wargrave Road | 481 yd | |
| Newton Grill | 249 Wargrave Road | 669 yd | |
| Sweet 'n' Sour | 16 Cross Lane | 692 yd | |
| Super Liang | 68 Park Road South | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 62a Park Road South | 738 yd | |
| 360 Grocery Ltd | 360 Wargrave Road | 851 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods | Heron Foods, 10-12 Market Street | 860 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Earle Street | 915 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newton-Le-Willows Primary School SANDERLING ROAD | grass pitches | 205 yd |
| The Hive (Earlestown Athletic Jfc) Harrison Way | grass pitches | 327 yd |
| St Mary'S Catholic Primary School BARN WAY | grass pitches | 541 yd |
| Mesnes Park Park Road North | grass pitches, tennis courts | 546 yd |
| St Aelreds Catholic Technology College (Closed) Birley Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 571 yd |
| Newton Sports Club Crow Lane East | grass pitches, tennis courts | 592 yd |
| Sasib Bakery Sports Ground (Closed) Junction Lane | grass pitches | 856 yd |
| The District Ce Primary School PATTERSON STREET | grass pitches | 873 yd |
| St Peters Ce Primary School BIRLEY STREET | grass pitches | 919 yd |
| Wargrave Ce Primary School BRADLEGH ROAD | grass pitches | 943 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 | 64.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 64.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 64.9% |
| 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 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 157.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.