Area360 logo

Find postcode

Whiston and Cronton

Interactive map displaying Whiston and Cronton

About

Whiston and Cronton is a ward in the south of the Knowsley borough, comprising the distinct settlements of Whiston and Cronton. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing types from interwar semis to modern developments. It is bordered by greenbelt land and agricultural fields, particularly around Cronton, which retains a more semi-rural character. Local commerce is focused along the main roads, with a concentration of shops and services in Whiston village centre.

The area is home to Whiston Hospital, a major regional acute care facility and one of the largest employers in Knowsley. This significant institution shapes part of the local economy and infrastructure. Public green spaces include the Millennium Green in Whiston and the wooded Cronton Colliery site, a reclaimed area marking the location of a former coal mine. Transport links are provided by the East Lancashire Road and nearby rail stations.

Area overview

On average Whiston and Cronton has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 171 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Whiston and Cronton is £45,353 per year. There are 6 schools in Whiston and Cronton: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Whiston and Cronton is home to around 9,078 people, with a population density of about 720.1 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
171
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
14.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Whiston and Cronton Population
9,078
Population density
720.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
88.13(+137%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.68(+27%)
Public order
22.03(+118%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.29(+93%)
Drugs
15.31(+304%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,562
94.24%
Other White
117
1.29%
Indian
53
0.58%
Other Asian
49
0.54%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
41
0.45%
Total population: 9,085

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,821
24.68%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,712
23.2%
Level 3 (A level)
1,250
16.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,154
15.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
821
11.13%
Total 16+ residents: 7,378

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,394
35.52%
Owns with a mortgage
1,191
30.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
425
10.83%
Other social rented
413
10.52%
Social rents from council
397
10.11%
Total households: 3,925

Property prices in Whiston and Cronton

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Whiston and Cronton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,415,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Whiston and Cronton 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 Whiston and Cronton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached25£354,995
Flats1£60,000
Semi-Detached39£200,000
Terraced29£147,500

10 years median price trend in Whiston and Cronton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whiston and Cronton.

All postcodes in Whiston and Cronton

L353JF

Domville

L353PG

Nelson Avenue

WA85QJ

Cronton Road

L351RB

Windy Arbor Road

L353JW

Long Hey

L353PS

East Front

L353QU

Dragon Lane

L353UT

Croftwood Grove

WA84XJ

Lancaster Avenue

WA85DG

The Ridgeway

L351AJ

Buckthorne Road

L352YQ

Milton Close

L353TD

Dursley

L353XP

Cheswood Close

L351AE

Campion Grove

L352XG

Cumber Lane

L353PA

Windy Arbor Road

L353AQ

Whiston and Cronton

L353JH

Exeley

L353RP

Manorwood Drive

WA85PY

Alder Lane

L351RT

Cross Hillocks Lane

L353SB

Parren Avenue

WA85GY

Sanbec Gardens

WA85QW

Pex Hill

WA85BZ

Hampton Drive

WA85QF

Cronton Road

L353JL

Bishop Drive

L353PE

Fisher Avenue

WA85DT

Mill Lane

L353JQ

Skeffington

L353JS

Banner Hey

L353RA

East Front

L353BF

Whiston and Cronton

L353SQ

Windy Arbor Road

WA84XQ

Netherley Road

WA85QH

Cronton Road

WA85PT

Cronton Lane

L352UB

Dragon Lane

L353RQ

Pottery Lane

L353UG

Copperwood Drive

L353XW

Caldywood Drive

WA85BU

Wheatfield Road

WA85DS

Brook Close

L353TQ

Selborne

L353XN

Stanwood Gardens

L353RL

Glenwood Close

L353TN

Lyneham

L353PN

Lickers Lane

L353PQ

Nelson Avenue

L353RD

Montgomery Close

L353RT

Coalgate Lane

L353TL

Main Front

L351AY

Whiston and Cronton

L353QN

Dragon Drive

L353RU

Willis Lane

WA85PX

Cronton Road

L353AG

Whiston and Cronton

L353PU

Main Drive

L353PX

Main Drive

L353SL

Windy Arbor Close

L352XR

Keats Avenue

WA85DE

Lambourn Avenue

L353PF

Fisher Avenue

L353PT

Main Drive

L353XD

Heywood Gardens

WA84XH

Vine Terrace

L351AA

Juniper Avenue

L352XY

Milton Avenue

L353RJ

Orchard Close

L353RS

Abbeywood Grove

L353RW

Pottery Close

L353XQ

Littlewood Close

L351RD

Water Lane

L352XN

Stoney Lane

L353RZ

Paradise Lane

L353SW

St Nicholas Road

L353UX

Deanwood Close

L366EU

Pluckington Road

L352XS

Cumber Lane

L352YH

Shelley Place

L353PZ

Orchard Gardens

L353TS

Gresford Close

L353XE

Deepwood Grove

L353AT

Whiston and Cronton

L353RN

Pottery Close

WA85PS

Prescot Road

WA84NU

Chapel Lane

WA84QA

Lodge Lane

L366HL

Wood Lane

WA85DA

Hampton Drive

L353AN

Whiston and Cronton

L353JG

Domville

L353TE

Kingsnorth

L353PL

Raleigh Avenue

L353UA

Ramsey Close

WA85DJ

Cronton Park Avenue

WA85QN

Pex Hill

WA84NT

Chapel Lane

WA85DL

Iver Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.