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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
87
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
25.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Whiston South Population
6,404
Population density
3,212.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.97(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.21(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.15(+13%)
Public order
9.37(-8%)
Drugs
8.9(+128%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,010
93.88%
Other White
95
1.48%
Other Asian
45
0.7%
White and Asian (mixed)
35
0.55%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
34
0.53%
Total population: 6,402

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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 47 recent sales, the median property price is £151,000 in Whiston South area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £325,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Whiston South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced23£147,000
Semi-Detached18£165,750
Flats2£77,500
Detached4£285,000

10 years median price trend in Whiston South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whiston South.

All postcodes in Whiston South

L352XH

Chestnut Close

L352XD

Birch Close

L353QZ

Dragon Lane

L353AS

Whiston and Cronton

L353PL

Raleigh Avenue

L353RA

East Front

L353QG

Cross Lane

L353TZ

Harptree Close

L353PE

Fisher Avenue

L353TG

Selborne

L353XQ

Littlewood Close

L353AY

Whiston and Cronton

L353JF

Domville

L353PU

Main Drive

L353TR

Braemar Close

L353RB

Eglington Avenue

L353TX

Dragon Lane

L353QT

Barrows Cottages

L353PS

East Front

L353PQ

Nelson Avenue

L353RR

Millwood Gardens

L353PN

Lickers Lane

L353UA

Ramsey Close

L353TW

Haslemere

L353JX

Hostock Close

L353XW

Caldywood Drive

L353XP

Cheswood Close

L353TS

Gresford Close

L352UY

Hazel Avenue

L353JU

Dragon Lane

L353QF

Cock Glades

L353TH

Lyneham

L353PB

Windy Arbor Road

L353RH

Sandiway

L353TT

Driveway

Data Sources

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