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Whiston and Cronton

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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

WA85DQ

Hall Lane

WA85HL

Houghton Croft

L353PH

Beatty Close

L353SJ

Simons Close

L353AA

Colliery Way

L353JT

Stone Hey

L352UD

Dragon Lane

L352XQ

Cumber Lane

L353PJ

Fisher Place

L353TY

Pinnington Road

L353UW

Dalewood Gardens

WA85PU

Penny Lane

WA85PZ

Cronton Road

WA85QQ

Cronton Road

WA85DD

Malton Close

WA85PP

Alder Lane

WA85DR

Cronton Park Close

L352YG

Oak Close

L352YN

Weyman Avenue

L353AR

Whiston and Cronton

L353SE

Windy Arbor Road

L353UB

Peel Close

L351AT

Halsmeadow Lane

L352XW

Stoney Lane

L353AB

Fox Clump Way

L353BQ

Whiston and Cronton

L353PB

Windy Arbor Road

L353TG

Selborne

L353TH

Lyneham

L366HN

Whiston Lane

WA85QD

Cronton Road

L351QU

Cronton Road

L352YA

Walpole Avenue

L353SY

Bishop Drive

L353SZ

Priory Close

WA85DN

Woburn Drive

L353JR

Holly Hey

L352XP

Hulton Avenue

L353RY

Paradise Lane

L351QR

Park Villas

L352XX

Walpole Avenue

L353AS

Whiston and Cronton

L353JN

Long Hey

L353PW

Lickers Lane

L353RX

Willis Close

L353SS

Foxs Bank Lane

WA84QB

Lodge Lane

L351AW

Firgrove Way

L352YR

Whiston and Cronton

L353AJ

Whiston and Cronton

L353BP

Thrown Lane

L353JD

Mitre Close

L353ST

Fox's Bank Lane

L353TZ

Harptree Close

L353XJ

Linwood Grove

L366HW

Whiston Lane

L353SR

Lickers Lane

L353US

Brackenwood Grove

L353XF

Earlwood Gardens

WA85BS

Smithy Lane

L351AN

Meadowsweet Road

L352YJ

Burns Close

L353QD

Lickers Lane

L352XT

Scott Avenue

L353TW

Haslemere

L353PR

Drake Close

L353SA

Ravenhurst Way

WA85DU

The Roundabout

L352YW

Weyman Avenue

L353AU

Whiston and Cronton

L353JA

Ropers Bridge Close

L353PY

South Front

L353QY

Dragon Lane

WA84PJ

Stockswell Road

Data Sources

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