Whiston and Cronton is a ward in the Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley, located in Merseyside, England. The area includes the villages of Whiston and Cronton, with a mix of residential, green spaces, and local amenities. Whiston is known for its hospital, one of the largest in the region, while Cronton retains a more rural character with farmland and woodland areas.
The ward has good transport links, including proximity to the M62 motorway and bus routes connecting to nearby towns like Prescot and Liverpool. Local schools, parks, and community facilities serve residents, with Whiston Library and Cronton Village Hall acting as hubs for activities. The area balances suburban living with access to countryside, offering a quieter alternative to urban centres.
On average Whiston and Cronton has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Whiston and Cronton is £41,740 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).
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Cronton Avenue
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Penny Lane
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Cronton Road
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Cronton Road
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Chapel Lane
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Houghton Croft
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Iver Close
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Brook Close
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Dragon Lane
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Cumber Lane
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Oak Close
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Weyman Avenue
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Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East
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Fisher Place
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Main Drive
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Harptree Close
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Peel Close
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Dalewood Gardens
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Whiston North
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Alder Lane
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Malton Close
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Cronton Park Close
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Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East
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Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East
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Cronton Road
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Stoney Lane
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Walpole Avenue
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Whiston South
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Bishop Drive
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Priory Close
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Selborne
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Lyneham
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Pluckington Road
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Cronton Road
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Hulton Avenue
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Holly Hey
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Greene's Road
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Woburn Drive
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Whiston South
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Cronton Road
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Walpole Avenue
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Long Hey
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Lickers Lane
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Willis Close
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Cronton Lane
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Alder Lane
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Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East
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Whiston North
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Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East
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Mitre Close
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Lickers Lane
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Fox's Bank Lane
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Harptree Close
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Brackenwood Grove
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Deepwood Grove
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Linwood Grove
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Whiston Lane
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Smithy Lane
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Lickers Lane
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Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East
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Burns Close
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Ravenhurst Way
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Scott Avenue
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Drake Close
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Halsnead Avenue
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Doulton Place
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Braemar Close
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The Roundabout