Median sold price in WA12, last 5 years
£185,000
Strong sample. Based on 2,078 sales · Latest sale in data: 16 Feb 2026.
Built from 453 matched postcode rows within the postcode area WA12, with best-fit area context in St. Helens.
POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
WA12 postcode decision report
Useful shortlist area
WA12 currently groups 453 live postcode rows with best-fit area context in St. Helens. Aggregate median sold price reads at £185,000 across 2,078 recorded sales. Gigabit availability in the best-fit area is 94.9% with median download at Unavailable. 4G strong coverage reaches 100% and 5G reaches 59.3% in the best-fit area summary. Nearby planning activity reads quiet in the strongest matched area context. The leading exact postcode follow-up already links 23 school rows for shortlist review.
Data status: Verified live dataMatched postcodes: 453 postcodesSold prices: Latest sale 16 Feb 2026Broadband: Gigabit 94.9%Planning: No nearby planningSchools: 23 nearby school rows
- Matched postcodes 453Live postcode rows grouped under WA12
- Median sold price in WA12, last 5 years £185,000Based on 2,078 sales · Latest sale in data: 16 Feb 2026
- Best-fit area St. HelensUsed for planning and connectivity context when the partial postcode spans multiple exact rows
- Nearby planning QuietPlanning follow-up uses the strongest matched area context for this rollup
- Schools snapshot 23 nearby school rowsSchool snapshot comes from the strongest exact postcode follow-up in this rollup
Joined partial postcode brief
Start with the aggregate signals below, then move into exact postcode follow-up, planning, schools, tools, and learning if this partial postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price in WA12, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 2,078 sales · Latest sale in data: 16 Feb 2026.
Connectivity
Gigabit 94.9%Gigabit availability is 94.9%, with median download at Unavailable and below-USO share at 0%. 4G strong-coverage share is 100%, with 5G at 59.3% in the current area-level summary.
Planning
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched St. Helens in the current live coverage yet.
Schools
23 nearby school rowsThe leading exact postcode follow-up currently links 23 school rows for shortlist review.
Transport
1,358 mapped stopsSt. Helens currently links 1,358 mapped transport stops, including 28 rail or metro stops. Use the linked exact postcode pages to check stop proximity more precisely inside WA12.
Local business
Score 100/100St. Helens currently links 427 mapped local businesses across 8 tracked categories. Top amenity groups include 115 food and drink, 94 nightlife, 91 grocery. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Exact postcode follow-up
10 linked postcodesStart with WA12 8AW, St. Helens and then work through the other 9 linked postcodes for exact due diligence.
Local business
WA12 uses the best-fit area rollup below for a first-pass amenity mix. Use the linked exact postcodes for nearby place checking.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: nearest matching geography. Local-business context uses the best-fit local-authority rollup for this partial postcode. Exact nearby places still belong on the linked exact postcode pages.
Amenity group
Food and drink
115 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (53), cafe (31), restaurant (31).
Amenity group
Nightlife
94 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (85), bar (9).
Amenity group
Grocery
91 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (54), supermarket (24), bakery (7).
Amenity group
Personal services
39 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (26), beauty (13).
Exact postcode follow-up
Use these exact postcode pages to turn the partial postcode rollup into a shortlist you can pressure-test in more detail.
outcode match
WA12 8AW
WA12 8AW, St. Helens
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WA12 8AP
WA12 8AP, St. Helens
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WA12 8TE
WA12 8TE, St. Helens
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WA12 8AF
WA12 8AF, St. Helens
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WA12 8AD
WA12 8AD, St. Helens
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WA12 8NR
WA12 8NR, St. Helens
prefix match
WA1 2GW
WA1 2GW, Warrington
outcode match
WA12 9GY
WA12 9GY, St. Helens
prefix match
WA1 2DA
WA1 2DA, Warrington
prefix match
WA1 2GP
WA1 2GP, Warrington
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Lyme Community Primary School
Primary option in WA12 9HD. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Newton-le-Willows Primary School
Primary option in WA12 9UF. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy
Primary option in WA12 9RX. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for WA12 8AW before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around WA12.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like WA12 with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess WA12.
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