Property profile

8 Woburn DriveCronton

WA8 5DN

Whiston and Cronton

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Map showing 8 Woburn Drive, Cronton, Widnes

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Estimated sale price

£325,000

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 sold19 Dec 2024
£325,000Change since last sale: +£1,000 (+0.5%)
Annualised change
+0.3% per yearKnowsley annualised change (semi-detached) since 2024: +3.1% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £242 per sq ft
£497 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£255 per sq ft (+106%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Whiston and Cronton
£197,200Estimate vs local median: +£129,000 (+66%)
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 typeBungalow / Semi-Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1967-1975
Floor area61 m² / 657 sq ft
Rooms3 habitable / 3 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection31 Jan 2023

Sales history

DatePriceChange
19 Dec 2024£325,000+99%
08 Mar 2024£163,250-

Local market

Property prices in Whiston and Cronton

Median price: £190,000
Price per sq ft: £244
Sales (last 12 months): 93
Typical range (middle 50%): £160K – £270K

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £244 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
Terraced25£160,000£214
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 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 5DN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 5DN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Jul 20252, Woburn Drive, Widnes, WA8 5DNSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
17 Jul 202622, Hall Lane, Widnes, WA8 5DWSemi-DetachedFreehold£238,000
30 Jul 20261, Townend Cottage, Hall Lane, Widnes, WA8 5DHTerracedFreehold£316,000
27 Nov 2025Cronton Hall Farm, Hall Lane, Widnes, WA8 5DHOtherFreehold£800,000
11 Dec 20253, Hampton Drive, Widnes, WA8 5BZOtherLeasehold£15,500

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1, Woburn Drive, Cronton, WidnesFreehold80 m²£166,500 (2017)
2 Woburn Drive, Cronton, WidnesFreehold95 m²£300,000 (2025)
3, Woburn Drive, Cronton, WidnesFreehold69 m²£136,500 (2009)
4, Woburn Drive, Cronton, Widnes-91 m²-
5, Woburn Drive, Cronton, Widnes-102 m²-
9 Woburn Drive, Cronton, Widnes-109 m²-
11 Woburn Drive, Cronton, WidnesFreehold98 m²£188,000 (2021)

Area insights for WA8 5DN

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Overview

Postcode WA8 5DN 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 £190,000 (around £244 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £160,000 and £270,000. The nearest station is Widnes, about 1.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park 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
2.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

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

2.6%

Approximately 2.6% 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 7 ft away from WA8 5DN.

Flood risk

No risk

Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East near WA8 5DN 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA8 5DN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPex Hill ParkLargeWalking directions to Pex Hill Park

Area Profile

Population
259
Population density
1,792.4 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
251
97.29%
Irish
2
0.78%
Pakistani
1
0.39%
Other Asian
1
0.39%
African
1
0.39%
Total population: 258

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
58
26.61%
No qualifications
56
25.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
16.97%
Level 3 (A level)
36
16.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
7.34%
Total 16+ residents: 218

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
67
58.77%
Owns with a mortgage
40
35.09%
Other social rented
3
2.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
2.63%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.88%
Total households: 114

Schools

In the WA8 5DN 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 5DN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryHoly Family Catholic Primary School & NurseryVoluntary aided school
0.1 miPrimaryCronton Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy converter
1.0 miPrimaryAll Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby