Crow Lane West is in Newton-Le-Willows and in St Helens district. WA12 9YG 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 Crow Lane West, Newton-le-willows, WA12 9YG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA12 9WN, WA12 9WQ, WA12 9YF, WA12 9WR, WA12 9YD, WA12 9WG, WA12 9WP, WA12 9WA, WA12 9WS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA12 9YG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 51.1% | 49.2% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 48.9% | 50.8% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 9YG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.2% 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 | 31.2% | 32% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.2% | 55.2% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 11.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 63.3% | 57.3% | -6.0% | 48.4% | 8.9% |
| Good health | 25.7% | 30.9% | 5.2% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 9.4% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 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 9YG this area, 8.8% 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 | 13.6% | 8.8% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 7% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 16.5% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 4% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 21.8% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.5% | 40.8% | 3.3% | 33.8% | 7.0% |
| Other | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.5% | 98% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96% 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 | 96.2% | 96% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 96.2% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 3.4% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.6% | 76.7% | 12.9% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37% | 37.2% | -0.2% |
| Christian | 58% | 46.2% | 11.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crow Lane West was 8.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.5% lower than the Newton-le-Willows East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Crow Lane West has the 4th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Newton-le-Willows East and the 32nd lowest crime rate of 602 local areas in St. Helens .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Crow Lane West, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £402,000 | 2024-10-17 | £418,360 |
| 26 Crow Lane West, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £392,000 | 2021-05-28 | £515,092 |
| 30 Crow Lane West, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2014-09-25 | £702,368 |
| 26 Crow Lane West, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2014-01-28 | £506,483 |
| 34 Crow Lane West, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building | £48,000 | 2004-08-04 | £93,902 |
WA12 9YG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in WA12 9YG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 218 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 42 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Education | 27 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| 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 | 271 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The District CofE Primary School Patterson Street , WA12 9PZ | - not rated | 313 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlestown District CofE Junior School Patterson Street , WA12 9PZ | - not rated | 313 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| District CofE Infant School Patterson Street , WA12 9PZ | - not rated | 313 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The District CofE Primary School Patterson Street , WA12 9PZ | 3out of 4 | 313 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy Barn Way , WA12 9QQ | 2out of 4 | 441 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 | 1,319 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Academy Ashton Road , WA12 0AQ | - not rated | 1,373 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton-le-Willows Community High School Ashton Road , WA12 0AQ | - not rated | 1,493 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Haydock Clipsley Lane , Haydock WA11 0JG | - not rated | 2,879 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haydock High School Clipsley Lane , Haydock WA11 0JG | - not rated | 2,879 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Bank School Winwick Road , St Helens WA12 8DE | 3out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Bank Preparatory School 34 High Street , WA12 9SN | - not rated | 1,777 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wargrave House School 449 Wargrave Road , WA12 8RS | 3out of 4 | 1,815 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill House School Mill Lane , WA12 8BG | - not rated | 2,140 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Bank School Winwick Road , WA12 8EA | - not rated | 2,534 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Burgers | 7 Stanley Street | 366 yd | |
| Earlestown Art Club and Gallery | 64 Market Street | 395 yd | |
| Blue Tiffin | 56-58 Market Street | 401 yd | |
| Crownway Community Centre | Crownway Community Centre, Crown Street | 440 yd | |
| Crumpets | Crumpets Cafe, 59 Market Street | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Newmarket | The Newmarket, 47 Market Street | 399 yd | |
| Old Crow Public House | Old Crow Inn, 248 Crow Lane East | 544 yd | |
| The Wellington | Wellington Hotel, 37-39 Earle Street | 647 yd | |
| The Griffin | The Griffin Hotel, Earle Street | 703 yd | |
| Earlestown Viaduct Sports and Social Club | Earlestown Viaduct Sports Club, Earle Street | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental Newton | 62 Market Street | 398 yd | |
| Sweet 'n' Sour | 16 Cross Lane | 423 yd | |
| Newton Fish Bar | 66 Crown Street | 440 yd | |
| The Village Chippy | The Village Chippy, 6 Oxford Street | 452 yd | |
| Desi Touch | 1 Tamworth Street | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Frozen Foods | Heron Foods, 10-12 Market Street | 510 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Earle Street | 647 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The District Ce Primary School PATTERSON STREET | grass pitches | 270 yd |
| St Mary'S Catholic Primary School BARN WAY | grass pitches | 439 yd |
| Griffin Fitness Studio (Closed) Earle Street | health and fitness suite | 702 yd |
| Viaduct Green EARLESTOWN VIADUCT SPORTS CLUB EARLESTOWN VIADUCT SPORTS CLUB EARLE STREET | grass pitches | 722 yd |
| Lyme School LYME STREET | grass pitches | 899 yd |
| Sasib Bakery Sports Ground (Closed) Junction Lane | grass pitches | 1,025 yd |
| Newton Sports Club Crow Lane East | grass pitches, tennis courts | 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 | 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 | 98.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.