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Living in Newton-le-Willows

Newton-le-Willows is a city in the United Kingdom. Newton-le-Willows numbered 24,650 residents at the end of 2021. The regional median gross salary reached €3,256 per month at the end of 2024. Newton-le-Willows registered an unemployment rate of 3.1% at the end of 2004.

Lower unemployment than 73% of United Kingdom cities that publish it and dirtier air than any other United Kingdom city that publishes it.

Which United Kingdom-wide rules apply when you move to Newton-le-Willows?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Newton-le-Willows yet. United Kingdom has country-level context; it is not substituted for this city.

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Newton-le-Willows?

The unemployment rate is 3.1 % (2004). Source: Eurostat3

Unemployment across cities in United KingdomUnemployment in Newton-le-Willows is 3.1%. Of 384 cities with data, 230 have unemployment of 2 to under 4%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United Kingdom per band9 cities: 0% to under 2%90–2230 cities: 2% to under 4%2302–4Newton-le-Willows 3.1%107 cities: 4% to under 6%1074–630 cities: 6% to under 8%306–84 cities: 8% to under 10%48–103 cities: 10% to under 12%310–121 city: 16% to under 18%116–18

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary (regional)3,256 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Office for National Statistics (ONS)6Official · regional context
Unemployment rate3.1 %country median 3.5%31 Dec 2004Eurostat3Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Newton-le-Willows. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Jobcentre Plus — Public employment service

Department for Work and Pensions

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Newton-le-Willows. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Primary School Count6 count3 Aug 2026Department for Education (GIAS)1Official
School Count9 count3 Aug 2026Department for Education (GIAS)1Official

Mobility and administration

Newton-le-Willows's nearest airport was LPL, 21 km away and offered 48 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count48 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights8Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km21 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports9Official
Nearest Major Airport IataLPL3 Aug 2026OurAirports9Official

Climate and air quality

Annual PM2.5 was 9 µg/m³ at the end of 2019. Newton-le-Willows's monthly mean temperatures were 3.6°C in January and 15.4°C in July.

Is the air quality good in Newton-le-Willows?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 9 µg/m³ (2019) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency2

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Newton-le-Willows annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5259.0PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United KingdomOf 104 cities with data, 52 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United Kingdom per band1 city: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³14–522 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³225–652 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³526–727 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³277–82 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³28–9

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean9 µg/m³31 Dec 2019European Environment Agency2Official · nearest-station reading
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 12.49 · Feb 15.1 · Mar 17.52 · Apr 21.51 · May 24.09 · Jun 25.84 · Jul 28.02 · Aug 27.51 · Sep 23.9 · Oct 23.32 · Nov 16.88 · Dec 13.03 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center4Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -6.3 · Feb -6.55 · Mar -5.59 · Apr -3.22 · May -1.05 · Jun 3.36 · Jul 6.83 · Aug 5.41 · Sep 3.11 · Oct -1.31 · Nov -3.55 · Dec -7.57 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center4Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan 3.62 · Feb 3.63 · Mar 5.1 · Apr 7.72 · May 10.85 · Jun 13.84 · Jul 15.43 · Aug 15.14 · Sep 13 · Oct 9.94 · Nov 6.53 · Dec 4.29 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center4Official · coordinate grid

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Population and city profile

How many people live in Newton-le-Willows?

The published population was 24,650 people in 2021. Source: Office for National Statistics5

MetricValuePeriodSource
Population24,650 people31 Dec 2021Office for National Statistics5Official

Is Newton-le-Willows a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker55%strong on work, weak on safety · range 44–66%
Skilled employee64%strong on work, weak on safety · range 54–74%
Student52%strong on education, weak on safety · range 42–62%
Family54%strong on family, weak on safety · range 43–65%
Retirement51%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 37–65%
Population24,650 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Office for National Statistics
Median gross salary (regional)3,256 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Office for National Statistics (ONS)
Unemployment rate3.1 %31 Dec 2004Official source · Eurostat
PM2.5 — annual mean9 µg/m³31 Dec 2019Official source · European Environment Agency
Universities0 count3 Aug 2026Official source · Office for Students
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-06

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Universities0 count3 Aug 2026Office for Students7Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Newton-le-Willows under the national coverage rules.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

Open the official coverage guide
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Newton-le-Willows?

The published population was 24,650 people in 2021. Source: Office for National Statistics.

Is the air quality good in Newton-le-Willows?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 9 µg/m³ (2019) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency.

What is the unemployment rate in Newton-le-Willows?

The unemployment rate is 3.1 % (2004). Source: Eurostat.

What is the typical salary around Newton-le-Willows?

The median gross salary is 3,256 EUR/month. Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Is Newton-le-Willows a good place to live?

Newton-le-Willows may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. Department for Education (GIAS) get-information-schools.service.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-03
  2. European Environment Agency air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-08-05
  3. Eurostat ec.europa.eu · checked 2026-08-05
  4. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  5. Office for National Statistics ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-04
  6. Office for National Statistics (ONS) ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-06
  7. Office for Students officeforstudents.org.uk · checked 2026-08-03
  8. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  9. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03

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