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Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East

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About

Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East is an area of mixed residential and green space in the borough of Knowsley. The residential streets are primarily post-war housing, with some more recent developments. The area is bordered by significant transport routes, including the M62 motorway to the south. Open land, including former agricultural fields and wooded areas, forms a notable part of the local landscape, particularly around the edges of the communities.

The area includes the sizable Halsnead Garden City development, which is integrating new homes with substantial parkland and community woodlands. Cronton retains a more village-like character centred around its main road. A local landmark is the Cronton Colliery winding wheel, a preserved monument marking the site of the former coal mine that once dominated the area's economy and topography.

Area overview

On average Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East is £51,865 per year. There are 4 schools in Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East is home to around 7,214 people, with a population density of about 337.6 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
2.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East Population
7,214
Population density
337.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.17(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.12(-44%)
Public order
7.21(-29%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.65(-26%)
Drugs
5.27(+35%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,771
93.83%
Other White
62
0.86%
Chinese
50
0.69%
White and Asian (mixed)
42
0.58%
Indian
40
0.55%
Total population: 7,216

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,906
31.35%
Level 3 (A level)
1,121
18.44%
No qualifications
1,105
18.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
878
14.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
565
9.29%
Total 16+ residents: 6,080

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,390
46.01%
Owns with a mortgage
1,217
40.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
263
8.71%
Other forms of private rent
70
2.32%
Other social rented
41
1.36%
Total households: 3,021

Property prices in Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East

Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £299,500 in Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £1,415,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats2£120,000
Terraced14£183,000
Semi-Detached52£254,995
Detached82£373,498

10 years median price trend in Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East.

All postcodes in Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East

L266BB

Bromley Close

WA84PH

Stockswell Road

L351QB

Greensbridge Lane

L351QZ

Dacres Bridge Lane

L263UE

Finch Lane

L366JF

Stretton Way

L260AJ

Miller Road

L353SA

Ravenhurst Way

L351RW

Ribchester Way

L351AN

Meadowsweet Road

WA85QF

Cronton Road

L353RJ

Orchard Close

L365UR

Wheathill Road

L260BH

Whitby Road

WA85QQ

Cronton Road

L353JL

Bishop Drive

L351AH

Wild Cherry Avenue

L351AW

Firgrove Way

WA85PR

Alder Lane

L351RD

Water Lane

L353ST

Fox's Bank Lane

L266LB

Church Road

L260BQ

Hale Road

L351QY

Cronton Road

WA85QJ

Cronton Road

L260DG

Clamley Road

L266BF

Stokes Close

WA85PT

Cronton Lane

L266AL

Palmer Grove

L266BD

Beckinsale Close

L351RH

Hawke Green

L366FP

St Gabriels

L351AF

Field Rose Way

L266BP

Poplar Close

L360YN

Huyton Brook

WA84XQ

Netherley Road

L266BJ

Lightoaks Drive

L360YF

Bridgewater Way

L266BQ

Applewood Grove

L266LU

Wellbank Drive

WA85GY

Sanbec Gardens

WA85BS

Smithy Lane

L353SD

Halsnead Avenue

L260AY

Ridgate Way

L260AH

Halewood South

L360XY

Rickman Way

WA85QH

Cronton Road

L266LW

Farnborough Grove

L266BR

Applewood Grove

L353AQ

Whiston and Cronton

L353JR

Holly Hey

WA85DQ

Hall Lane

L266AJ

Prince Grove

L266NB

Cresswell Close

L353JD

Mitre Close

L351RA

Windy Arbor Brow

L266BE

Clough Road

L360XU

Barker Close

L360XN

Cornel Way

WA85DX

Whiston and Cronton

L266LJ

Rectory Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.