Property profile

Castle ViewCronton Road

WA8 5PX

Whiston and Cronton

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Map showing Castle View, Cronton Road, Widnes

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Estimated sale price

£450,000

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 sold16 Aug 2022
£420,000Change since last sale: +£31,000 (+7.3%)
Annualised change
+1.7% per yearKnowsley annualised change (detached) since 2022: +2.9% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £285 per sq ft
£246 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£39 per sq ft (−14%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Whiston and Cronton
£322,500Estimate vs local median: +£128,000 (+40%)
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 / Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1967-1975
Floor area170 m² / 1,830 sq ft
Rooms5 habitable / 1 heated
EPC ratingF
EPC inspection10 May 2024

Sales history

DatePriceChange
16 Aug 2022£420,000+110%
27 Jul 2015£200,000-13%
28 Apr 2008£230,000-

Local market

Property prices in Whiston and Cronton

Median price: £192,500
Price per sq ft: £245
Sales (last 12 months): 90
Typical range (middle 50%): £160K – £270K

Based on 90 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-Detached45£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 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 5PX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 5PX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 2025Small Gorse Farm, Alder Lane, Widnes, WA8 5PROtherFreehold£1,080,000
20 Jun 2025Brentwood Bungalow, Cronton Road, Prescot, L35 1QUDetachedFreehold£1,415,000

Area insights for WA8 5PX

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Overview

Postcode WA8 5PX 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 £160,000 and £269,999. The nearest station is Hough Green, about 1.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

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

9.6%

Approximately 9.6% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WA8 5PX.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Hough Green located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
243
Population density
100.9 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
231
95.06%
Other White
4
1.65%
Other
4
1.65%
Other Asian
3
1.23%
Arab
1
0.41%
Total population: 243

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
61
28.5%
No qualifications
47
21.96%
Level 3 (A level)
40
18.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
12.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
8.41%
Total 16+ residents: 214

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
63
54.78%
Owns with a mortgage
32
27.83%
Social rents from council
7
6.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5.22%
Other social rented
4
3.48%
Total households: 115

Schools

In the WA8 5PX 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 5PX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.7 miPrimaryCronton Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy converter
0.8 miPrimaryAll Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
0.9 miPrimarySt Basil's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

No amenities nearby