Serin Close is in Newton-Le-Willows and in St Helens district. WA12 9XL 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 Serin Close, Newton-le-willows, WA12 9XL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA12 9XW, WA12 9XJ, WA12 9RL, WA12 9XG, WA12 9RN, WA12 9XR, WA12 9RW, WA12 9XF, WA12 9RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA12 9XL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 53.7% | 52.9% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 46.3% | 47.1% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 | 37.2% | 40.9% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.5% | 41.4% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -2.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 8.2% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 6.5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 45.2% | 47.3% | 2.1% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 36.9% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 11.5% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 18.6% | 15.7% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 7% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 12.2% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 19.2% | 3.9% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 31% | 37.6% | 6.6% | 33.8% | 3.8% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
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 | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95% | 96.9% | 1.9% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95% 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 | 95.4% | 95% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 95.4% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.9% | 76.7% | 15.2% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.3% | 37.2% | -4.9% |
| Christian | 61.2% | 46.2% | 15.0% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Serin Close was 38.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.4% lower than the Newton-le-Willows East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Serin Close has the 25th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Newton-le-Willows East and the 198th lowest crime rate of 602 local areas in St. Helens .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Serin Close, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Terraced, an established residential building | £186,500 | 2025-02-14 | £203,438 |
| 3 Serin Close, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-01-17 | £274,631 |
| 16 Serin Close, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2022-10-06 | £187,366 |
| 18 Serin Close, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2021-03-11 | £217,857 |
| 3 Serin Close, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2019-12-19 | £318,681 |
WA12 9XL 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton-Le-Willows Nursery School Patterson Street , WA12 9PZ | - not rated | 618 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 Infant Academy Victoria Road , Newton-le-Willows WA12 9RX | 2out of 4 | 337 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Infant School Victoria Road , Newton-le-Willows WA12 9RX | - not rated | 337 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton-le-Willows Primary School Sanderling Road , WA12 9UF | 3out of 4 | 345 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Junior School Barn Way , WA12 9QQ | - not rated | 368 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy Barn Way , WA12 9QQ | 2out of 4 | 369 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 | 687 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Academy Ashton Road , WA12 0AQ | - not rated | 1,123 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton-le-Willows Community High School Ashton Road , WA12 0AQ | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Byrchall High School Warrington Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9PQ | 3out of 4 | 3,445 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Byrchall High School Warrington Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9PQ | - not rated | 3,445 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 | 1,129 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wargrave House School 449 Wargrave Road , WA12 8RS | 3out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill House School Mill Lane , WA12 8BG | - not rated | 1,362 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Bank School Winwick Road , WA12 8EA | - not rated | 1,739 yd | Secure units | No | Boys | More About School |
| Red Bank - Vardy House Winwick Road , WA12 8DE | - not rated | 1,909 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| What's Cookin' | 20 Bridge Street | 608 yd | |
| Panchi Indian Restaurant | 24-26 Queen Street | 634 yd | |
| Cafe 303 | 20 Oxford Street | 704 yd | |
| Meats n Treats | 311 Wargrave Road | 711 yd | |
| Aros Kitchen | 249 Wargrave Road | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunbeam Hotel | Sunbeam Hotel, Old Wargrave Road | 356 yd | |
| Old Crow Public House | Old Crow Inn, 248 Crow Lane East | 412 yd | |
| Newton Le Willows Sports Club | Newton Le Willows Sports And Social Club, Crow Lane East | 627 yd | |
| The Oak Tree | 2-4 Crow Lane East | 734 yd | |
| The Wellington | Wellington Hotel, 37-39 Earle Street | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Takeaway | 28 Wargrave Road | 325 yd | |
| Willow Dragon | Willow Dragon Chinese Takeaway, 196-198 Wargrave Road | 474 yd | |
| Sweet 'n' Sour | 16 Cross Lane | 522 yd | |
| Pizza Lodge | Pizza Lodge, 6 Queen Street | 591 yd | |
| Wok Wok | Wok Wok, 8 Queen Street | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Frozen Foods | Heron Foods, 10-12 Market Street | 698 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Earle Street | 765 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 62a Park Road South | 865 yd | |
| 360 Grocery Ltd | 360 Wargrave Road | 894 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newton-Le-Willows Primary School SANDERLING ROAD | grass pitches | 359 yd |
| St Mary'S Catholic Primary School BARN WAY | grass pitches | 370 yd |
| The Hive (Earlestown Athletic Jfc) Harrison Way | grass pitches | 435 yd |
| Newton Sports Club Crow Lane East | grass pitches, tennis courts | 628 yd |
| St Aelreds Catholic Technology College (Closed) Birley Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 691 yd |
| The District Ce Primary School PATTERSON STREET | grass pitches | 700 yd |
| Mesnes Park Park Road North | grass pitches, tennis courts | 716 yd |
| Sasib Bakery Sports Ground (Closed) Junction Lane | grass pitches | 770 yd |
| Wargrave Ce Primary School BRADLEGH ROAD | grass pitches | 951 yd |
| Griffin Fitness Studio (Closed) Earle Street | health and fitness suite | 953 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.