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About

Whiston South is a residential suburb located in the Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley, Merseyside. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and more recent developments, providing a range of property types. It sits adjacent to the larger town of Prescot, with good transport connections via the nearby East Lancashire Road.

A notable local feature is the presence of Whiston Hospital, a major regional acute care facility with a significant helipad for emergency transfers. The area includes several local parks and green spaces, such as the Dell and the grounds of the historic Whiston Hall, offering recreational areas for residents.

Area overview

On average Whiston South has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Whiston South is £37,124 per year. There are 2 schools in Whiston South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Whiston South is home to around 6,404 people, with a population density of about 3,212.3 per km2.

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Whiston South Population

6,404

Population density

3,212.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

44.5(+20%)

Anti-social behaviour

15.3(-18%)

Criminal damage and arson

11.24(+25%)

Public order

9.06(-10%)

Drugs

7.5(+98%)

North West average

Demographics

British

6,010

93.88%

Other White

1.48%

Other Asian

0.7%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.55%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.53%

Total population: 6,402

Economics

No qualifications

1,318

25.98%

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,097

21.62%

Level 3 (A level)

886

17.46%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

825

16.26%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

575

11.33%

Total 16+ residents: 5,074

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

780

29.02%

Owns outright

761

28.31%

Other social rented

399

14.84%

Social rents from council

395

14.69%

Private landlord or letting agency

287

10.68%

Total households: 2,688

Property prices in Whiston South

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Whiston South area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £325,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 South over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	6	£250,000	£176,250	£190,000	£287,500	£316,250
Flats	1	£60,000	£60,000	£60,000	£60,000	£60,000
Semi-Detached	19	£176,000	£144,500	£162,500	£197,500	£233,700
Terraced	20	£148,500	£113,750	£130,000	£150,250	£166,750

10 years median price trend in Whiston South

Data Sources

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

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

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