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Whiston and Cronton

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About

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.

Area overview

On average Whiston and Cronton has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94 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).

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

6/10

Social housing

14.2%

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Whiston and Cronton

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £190,500 in Whiston and Cronton area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £905,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	31	£347,500	£192,500	£320,000	£371,250	£602,500
Flats	1	£60,000	£60,000	£60,000	£60,000	£60,000
Semi-Detached	41	£191,000	£145,000	£165,000	£250,000	£325,000
Terraced	33	£145,000	£82,000	£115,000	£163,500	£249,000

10 years price trend in Whiston and Cronton

All postcodes in Whiston and Cronton

WA85PZ

Cronton Road

WA85QQ

Cronton Road

L353AR

Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East

L352UD

Dragon Lane

L352XQ

Cumber Lane

L352YG

Oak Close

L352YN

Weyman Avenue

L353PJ

Fisher Place

L353SE

Main Drive

L353TY

Harptree Close

L353UB

Peel Close

L353UW

Dalewood Gardens

L355DS

Whiston North

WA85DD

Malton Close

WA85DR

Cronton Park Close

WA85PP

Alder Lane

L351AT

Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East

L351QU

Cronton Road

L352XW

Stoney Lane

L352YA

Walpole Avenue

L353AB

Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East

L353PB

Whiston South

L353SY

Bishop Drive

L353SZ

Priory Close

L353TG

Selborne

L353TH

Lyneham

L366HN

Pluckington Road

WA85QD

Cronton Road

L352XP

Hulton Avenue

L353JR

Holly Hey

L353RY

Greene's Road

WA85DN

Woburn Drive

L353AS

Whiston South

L351QR

Cronton Road

L352XX

Walpole Avenue

L353JN

Long Hey

L353PW

Lickers Lane

L353RX

Willis Close

L353SS

Cronton Lane

WA84QB

Alder Lane

L351AW

Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East

L353AJ

Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East

L352YR

Whiston North

L353JD

Mitre Close

L353SR

Lickers Lane

L353ST

Fox's Bank Lane

L353US

Brackenwood Grove

L353TZ

Harptree Close

L353XF

Deepwood Grove

L353XJ

Linwood Grove

L366HW

Whiston Lane

WA85BS

Smithy Lane

L351AN

Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East

L352YJ

Burns Close

L353QD

Lickers Lane

L353SN

Ravenhurst Way

L352XT

Scott Avenue

L353PR

Drake Close

L353SA

Halsnead Avenue

L353TJ

Doulton Place

L353TW

Braemar Close

WA85DU

The Roundabout

L353AU

Whiston South

L352XE

The Crescent

L352YW

Weyman Avenue

L353JA

Ropers Bridge Close

L353PY

South Front

L353QY

Dragon Lane

WA84PJ

Stockswell Road

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/09/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail