Property profile

658 Cronton Road

WA8 5QL

Whiston and Cronton

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Map showing 658 Cronton Road, Widnes

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Estimated sale price

£590,000

Detached sold in Whiston and Cronton

The box shows the middle 50% of detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold27 Feb 2026
£580,000Change since last sale: +£8,000 (+1.4%)
Annualised change
+2.2% per yearKnowsley annualised change (detached) since 2026: −1.4% per yearThis property outperformed the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £285 per sq ft
£364 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£79 per sq ft (+28%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Whiston and Cronton
£322,500Estimate vs local median: +£266,000 (+82%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1930-1949
Floor area150 m² / 1,615 sq ft
Rooms7 habitable / 7 heated
EPC ratingE
EPC inspection24 Jul 2023

Sales history

DatePriceChange
27 Feb 2026£580,000-

Local market

Property prices in Whiston and Cronton

Median price: £192,500
Price per sq ft: £245
Sales (last 12 months): 92
Typical range (middle 50%): £160K – £270K

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £192,500 (about £245 per square foot) in Whiston and Cronton area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £580,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whiston and Cronton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£322,500£285
Semi-Detached47£197,200£242
Terraced24£161,250£209
Flats4£75,500£144

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Whiston and Cronton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whiston and Cronton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£191,500£121,000£85,500
2017£195,000£125,000£94,000
2018£228,000£134,500£94,000
2019£212,500£125,000£109,000
2020£222,000£130,000£108,750
2021£220,000£156,000£116,000
2022£294,995£185,000£135,750
2023£324,995£190,000£140,000
2024£339,995£190,500£135,000
2025£354,995£254,500£150,000
2026£221,000£196,100£165,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whiston and Cronton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whiston and Cronton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£191£134£123
2017£173£151£115
2018£174£158£108
2019£197£153£135
2020£192£152£138
2021£207£178£153
2022£269£206£177
2023£288£220£177
2024£285£228£166
2025£300£253£206
2026£269£236£202
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whiston and Cronton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Whiston and Cronton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 5QL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 5QL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 2026658, Cronton Road, Widnes, WA8 5QLDetachedFreehold£580,000
26 Jun 2026Flat 10, College Fields, Cronton Lane, Widnes, WA8 5ARFlatsLeasehold£116,500
14 Apr 2026Flat 56, College Fields, Cronton Lane, Widnes, WA8 5ARFlatsLeasehold£112,500
10 Apr 2026Flat 14, College Fields, Cronton Lane, Widnes, WA8 5ARFlatsLeasehold£120,000
13 Mar 2026Flat 60, College Fields, Cronton Lane, Widnes, WA8 5ARFlatsLeasehold£125,000

Area insights for WA8 5QL

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Overview

Postcode WA8 5QL is located in an urban city, within the Whiston and Cronton area of Knowsley in the North West region, and forms part of the Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East is £51,865 per year. The median sale price in Whiston and Cronton is £192,500 (around £245 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £159,500 and £270,000. The nearest station is Widnes, about 0.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Pex Hill Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
2.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,898 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.7%

Approximately 2.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East is £51,865 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 71 ft away from WA8 5QL.

Flood risk

No risk

Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East near WA8 5QL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Widnes located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA8 5QL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Widnes

N/A

Walking directions to Widnes

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA8 5QL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPex Hill ParkLargeWalking directions to Pex Hill Park
0.5 miBirchfield GardensSmallWalking directions to Birchfield Gardens

Area Profile

Population
253
Population density
164.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17(-54%)
Public order
4.05(-60%)
Drugs
3.24(-17%)
Other crime
3.24(+31%)
Other theft
3.24(-51%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
236
92.55%
Irish
5
1.96%
Other White
5
1.96%
Pakistani
4
1.57%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.78%
Total population: 255

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
81
36.49%
Level 3 (A level)
35
15.77%
No qualifications
34
15.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
11.26%
Apprenticeship
21
9.46%
Total 16+ residents: 222

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
65
57.52%
Owns with a mortgage
35
30.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.42%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.54%
Other social rented
3
2.65%
Total households: 113

Schools

In the WA8 5QL postcode area, located within Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for WA8 5QL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.5 miPrimaryHoly Family Catholic Primary School & NurseryVoluntary aided school
0.7 miPrimaryCronton Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy converter
0.8 miPrimaryFarnworth Church of England Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA8 5QL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA8 5QL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miBlackhorse Post Office8 Cronton Lane, Widnes, WA8 5AJWalking directions to Blackhorse Post Office