Cromwell Close is in Newton-Le-Willows and in St Helens district. WA12 9WL 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 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cromwell Close, Newton-le-willows, WA12 9WL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA12 9WJ, WA12 9WA, WA12 9WB, WA12 9WZ, WA12 9WR, WA12 9EJ, WA12 9ER, WA12 9WH, WA12 9EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA12 9WL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 52.5% | 48.7% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 47.5% | 51.3% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of WA12 9WL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.6% | 35% | -1.6% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.8% | 53% | 2.2% | 44.2% | 8.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 6.8% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 65.6% | 61.3% | -4.3% | 48.4% | 12.9% |
| Good health | 25.7% | 26.9% | 1.2% | 33.6% | -6.7% |
| Fair health | 6.7% | 9% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 9WL this area, 9.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6% | 9.8% | 3.8% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 8.4% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.4% | 15% | -7.4% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 5.4% | -0.9% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.1% | 24.5% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.5% | 36% | 2.5% | 33.8% | 2.2% |
| Other | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.2% | 94.1% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 98.4% | 94.6% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 94.3% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.8% | 76.7% | 13.1% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.5% | 37.2% | -7.7% |
| Christian | 63.7% | 46.2% | 17.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cromwell Close was 17.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.4% lower than the Newton-le-Willows East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cromwell Close has the 7th lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Newton-le-Willows East and the 75th lowest crime rate of 606 local areas in St. Helens .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Cromwell Close, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-10-31 | £215,676 |
| 1 Cromwell Close, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2020-03-16 | £266,741 |
| 4 Cromwell Close, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2017-05-23 | £181,309 |
| 6 Cromwell Close, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2011-03-24 | £208,055 |
| 4 Cromwell Close, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2007-03-05 | £193,027 |
WA12 9WL 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 | 230 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Construction | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Education | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Transport and storage | 26 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The District CofE Primary School Patterson Street , WA12 9PZ | 3out of 4 | 586 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyme Community Primary School Lyme Street , WA12 9HD | 2out of 4 | 712 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Junior School Barn Way , WA12 9QQ | 2out of 4 | 738 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Infant School Victoria Road , Newton-le-Willows WA12 9RX | 2out of 4 | 854 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton-le-Willows Primary School Sanderling Road , WA12 9UF | 3out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Academy Ashton Road , WA12 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Haydock Clipsley Lane , Haydock WA11 0JG | - not rated | 2,604 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haydock High School Clipsley Lane , Haydock WA11 0JG | 2out of 4 | 2,604 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Byrchall High School Warrington Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9PQ | 2out of 4 | 2,823 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield Rookery Avenue , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9PF | 3out of 4 | 2,969 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 | 1,509 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wargrave House School 449 Wargrave Road , WA12 8RS | 4out of 4 | 2,114 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 | 2,114 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parks School Market Street , Hindley WN2 3AN | - not rated | 3,481 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pace Derbyshire Hill Road , WA9 2LH | 3out of 4 | 3,712 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crownway Community Centre | Crownway Community Centre, Crown Street | 520 yd | |
| Good Burgers | 7 Stanley Street | 557 yd | |
| Earlestown Art Club and Gallery | 64 Market Street | 570 yd | |
| Blue Tiffin | 56-58 Market Street | 580 yd | |
| Crumpets | Crumpets Cafe, 59 Market Street | 631 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Newmarket | The Newmarket, 47 Market Street | 507 yd | |
| Old Crow Public House | Old Crow Inn, 248 Crow Lane East | 671 yd | |
| The Wellington | Wellington Hotel, 37-39 Earle Street | 848 yd | |
| The Griffin | The Griffin Hotel, Earle Street | 877 yd | |
| Earlestown Viaduct Sports and Social Club | Earlestown Viaduct Sports Club, Earle Street | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Fish Bar | 66 Crown Street | 520 yd | |
| Continental Newton | 62 Market Street | 574 yd | |
| The Cod Father | 3 Weedon Avenue | 613 yd | |
| Desi Touch | 1 Tamworth Street | 634 yd | |
| Sweet 'n' Sour | 16 Cross Lane | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Frozen Foods | Heron Foods, 10-12 Market Street | 716 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Earle Street | 848 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The District Ce Primary School PATTERSON STREET | grass pitches | 479 yd |
| St Mary'S Catholic Primary School BARN WAY | grass pitches | 639 yd |
| Lyme School LYME STREET | grass pitches | 806 yd |
| Viaduct Green EARLESTOWN VIADUCT SPORTS CLUB EARLESTOWN VIADUCT SPORTS CLUB EARLE STREET | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| Griffin Fitness Studio (Closed) Earle Street | health and fitness suite | 876 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 | 68.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.72 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.72 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.