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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 167 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
167
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
85.7(+130%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.57(+31%)
Public order
21.37(+111%)
Drugs
16.96(+335%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.74(+86%)
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 100 recent sales, the median property price is £193,000 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
Detached18£357,495
Flats2£77,500
Semi-Detached49£232,500
Terraced31£150,000

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

L353AB

Fox Clump Way

L352YS

Castlewell

L353JQ

Skeffington

WA85BU

Wheatfield Road

L353UT

Croftwood Grove

L353AR

Whiston and Cronton

L353QE

Lickers Lane

L353SH

Cronton Avenue

WA85PZ

Cronton Road

L352YR

Whiston and Cronton

L353AD

Rushy Park Avenue

WA85QG

Cronton Road

L353TE

Kingsnorth

L351QR

Park Villas

L353AY

Whiston and Cronton

L353TA

Martock

L352XS

Cumber Lane

L353RY

Paradise Lane

WA84XQ

Netherley Road

WA85PP

Alder Lane

L351AB

Aspen Close

L352YE

Oak Road

L353XP

Cheswood Close

L353XW

Caldywood Drive

L353RN

Pottery Close

L353XN

Stanwood Gardens

L353JA

Ropers Bridge Close

L353PF

Fisher Avenue

WA85BZ

Hampton Drive

L353QU

Dragon Lane

L353SW

St Nicholas Road

WA85QW

Pex Hill

L353RL

Glenwood Close

L353US

Brackenwood Grove

L352YZ

Cumber Lane

L353JB

Ropers Bridge Close

L353PE

Fisher Avenue

L351AF

Field Rose Way

WA85GY

Sanbec Gardens

L351AD

Maple Way

L352UB

Dragon Lane

WA85PR

Alder Lane

L353UY

Briarswood Close

L353PU

Main Drive

WA85BS

Smithy Lane

L352YA

Walpole Avenue

L353PX

Main Drive

L353RP

Manorwood Drive

L353SL

Windy Arbor Close

L352XW

Stoney Lane

L351AX

Burtonhead Gardens

L352XT

Scott Avenue

L351RB

Windy Arbor Road

WA85DN

Woburn Drive

L351AG

Violet Way

L352XF

The Crescent

L353AH

Whiston and Cronton

L353RD

Montgomery Close

L353XQ

Littlewood Close

WA85DW

Hall Lane

WA85DX

Whiston and Cronton

L366BF

Dales Row

L351AH

Wild Cherry Avenue

L351QZ

Dacres Bridge Lane

L351AA

Juniper Avenue

L351AE

Campion Grove

L351AT

Halsmeadow Lane

L353RA

East Front

L353UB

Peel Close

L353SS

Foxs Bank Lane

L352XZ

Milton Avenue

L353JX

Hostock Close

L353TN

Lyneham

L353RS

Abbeywood Grove

Data Sources

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