Property profile

2 Cross Hillocks Lane

WA8 4PN

Whiston and Cronton

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Map showing 2, Cross Hillocks Lane, Widnes

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Estimated sale price

£395,000

Semi-Detached sold in Whiston and Cronton

The box shows the middle 50% of semi-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 sold15 Sept 2023
£350,000Change since last sale: +£43,000 (+12%)
Annualised change
+3.9% per yearKnowsley annualised change (semi-detached) since 2023: +3.0% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £242 per sq ft
£358 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£116 per sq ft (+48%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Whiston and Cronton
£197,200Estimate vs local median: +£196,000 (+100%)
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 / Semi-Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1900-1929
Floor area102 m² / 1,098 sq ft
Rooms5 habitable / 5 heated
EPC ratingF
EPC inspection07 Aug 2020

Sales history

DatePriceChange
15 Sept 2023£350,000+25%
16 Feb 2021£280,000+37%
24 Sept 2004£204,000+246%
15 Jul 1996£59,000-

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 1 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 4PN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 4PN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Jul 20253, Cross Hillocks Lane, Widnes, WA8 4PNSemi-DetachedFreehold£340,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
3 Cross Hillocks Lane, WidnesFreehold94 m²£340,000 (2025)
5, Cross Hillocks Lane, Widnes-297 m²-

Area insights for WA8 4PN

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Overview

Postcode WA8 4PN is located in a rural hamlet, 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 low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% 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 Hough Green, about 1 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,083 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.9%

Approximately 4.9% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WA8 4PN.

Flood risk

Low

Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East near WA8 4PN has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hough Green located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA8 4PN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Hough Green

N/A

Walking directions to Hough Green

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
339
Population density
44.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.91(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.94(-17%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.96(+11%)
Public order
8.71(-14%)
Drugs
7.05(+81%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
334
98.53%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.59%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.59%
Chinese
1
0.29%
Total population: 339

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
90
30.72%
No qualifications
64
21.84%
Level 3 (A level)
49
16.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
13.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
7.51%
Total 16+ residents: 293

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
69
48.59%
Owns with a mortgage
56
39.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
4.93%
Other social rented
5
3.52%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.11%
Total households: 142

Schools

In the WA8 4PN postcode area, located within Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East, there are 3 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 4PN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.7 miPrimarySt Basil's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
0.7 miPrimaryAll Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
1.0 miPrimarySt Michael with St Thomas CE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Local amenities

No amenities nearby