Carnegie Close is in Newton-Le-Willows and in St Helens district. WA12 9US 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 2014-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Carnegie Close, Newton-le-willows, WA12 9US and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA12 9TY, WA12 9UE, WA12 9QB, WA12 9TS, WA12 9TX, WA12 9QQ, WA12 0DT, WA12 9QA, WA12 9UB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA12 9US has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents 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 | 53.7% | 50% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 46.3% | 50% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 37.3% | 42% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.5% | 42.7% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 9.2% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 4.5% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 45.1% | 51.6% | 6.5% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 33.6% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 10.4% | -4.9% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 21.5% | 13.1% | -8.4% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 9.2% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 13.4% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 5% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 17.8% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.6% | 40.2% | 9.6% | 33.8% | 6.4% |
| Other | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 96.5% | 94.2% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 93.5% | 93.8% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 93.8% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 1.1% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.8% | 37.2% | -3.4% |
| Christian | 59.3% | 46.2% | 13.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carnegie Close was 68.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.1% lower than the Newton-le-Willows East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carnegie Close has the 39th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Newton-le-Willows East and the 281st highest crime rate of 602 local areas in St. Helens .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Carnegie Close, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-05-16 | £429,171 |
| 9 Carnegie Close, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2025-01-17 | £402,485 |
| 3 Carnegie Close, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2023-07-19 | £480,562 |
| 6 Carnegie Close, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2019-12-20 | £284,738 |
| 5 Carnegie Close, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2018-10-05 | £490,928 |
WA12 9US 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 | 175 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton-Le-Willows Nursery School Patterson Street , WA12 9PZ | - not rated | 291 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Junior School Barn Way , WA12 9QQ | - not rated | 117 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy Barn Way , WA12 9QQ | 2out of 4 | 117 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy Victoria Road , Newton-le-Willows WA12 9RX | 2out of 4 | 251 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Infant School Victoria Road , Newton-le-Willows WA12 9RX | - not rated | 251 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The District CofE Primary School Patterson Street , WA12 9PZ | - not rated | 385 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | 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 | 951 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Academy Ashton Road , WA12 0AQ | - not rated | 1,139 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton-le-Willows Community High School Ashton Road , WA12 0AQ | - not rated | 1,260 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Byrchall High School Warrington Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9PQ | 3out of 4 | 3,165 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Byrchall High School Warrington Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9PQ | - not rated | 3,165 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 | 1,412 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wargrave House School 449 Wargrave Road , WA12 8RS | 3out of 4 | 1,529 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill House School Mill Lane , WA12 8BG | - not rated | 1,748 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Bank School Winwick Road , St Helens WA12 8DE | 3out of 4 | 1,801 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Bank School Winwick Road , WA12 8EA | - not rated | 2,157 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| What's Cookin' | 20 Bridge Street | 471 yd | |
| Cafe 303 | 20 Oxford Street | 490 yd | |
| Good Burgers | 7 Stanley Street | 493 yd | |
| Panchi Indian Restaurant | 24-26 Queen Street | 530 yd | |
| Fish Diner | 31 Market Street | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Crow Public House | Old Crow Inn, 248 Crow Lane East | 219 yd | |
| Sunbeam Hotel | Sunbeam Hotel, Old Wargrave Road | 628 yd | |
| The Wellington | Wellington Hotel, 37-39 Earle Street | 638 yd | |
| The Newmarket | The Newmarket, 47 Market Street | 677 yd | |
| Newton Le Willows Sports Club | Newton Le Willows Sports And Social Club, Crow Lane East | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet 'n' Sour | 16 Cross Lane | 307 yd | |
| Dragon Takeaway | 28 Wargrave Road | 438 yd | |
| The Village Chippy | The Village Chippy, 6 Oxford Street | 470 yd | |
| Newton Pizza | Newton Pizza And Kebab Shop, 23 Bridge Street | 479 yd | |
| Arcadia Food | 22 Market Street | 512 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Frozen Foods | Heron Foods, 10-12 Market Street | 512 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Earle Street | 637 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary'S Catholic Primary School BARN WAY | grass pitches | 113 yd |
| The District Ce Primary School PATTERSON STREET | grass pitches | 378 yd |
| The Hive (Earlestown Athletic Jfc) Harrison Way | grass pitches | 719 yd |
| Newton-Le-Willows Primary School SANDERLING ROAD | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| Newton Sports Club Crow Lane East | grass pitches, tennis courts | 733 yd |
| Griffin Fitness Studio (Closed) Earle Street | health and fitness suite | 784 yd |
| Viaduct Green EARLESTOWN VIADUCT SPORTS CLUB EARLESTOWN VIADUCT SPORTS CLUB EARLE STREET | grass pitches | 862 yd |
| Sasib Bakery Sports Ground (Closed) Junction Lane | grass pitches | 870 yd |
| St Aelreds Catholic Technology College (Closed) Birley Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 952 yd |
| Mesnes Park Park Road North | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,092 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 | 56 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 70.07 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 70.07 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.