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L35 1AW

Firgrove Way

Whiston and Cronton

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Detailed insights for L35 1AW

Overview

Postcode L35 1AW is located in a major urban area, within the Whiston and Cronton ward of Knowsley in the North West region, and forms part of the Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% 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 nearest station is Whiston, about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Stadt Moers Park: Tushingham.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,478 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.5%

Approximately 0.5% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 249 ft away from L35 1AW.

Flood risk

No risk

Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East near L35 1AW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Whiston located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L35 1AW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Whiston

N/A

Walking directions to Whiston

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L35 1AW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miStadt Moers Park: TushinghamLargeWalking directions to Stadt Moers Park: Tushingham

Area Profile

Population
383
Population density
299.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.14(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.16(-32%)
Public order
10.33(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.69(-26%)
Drugs
6.08(+56%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
366
95.56%
Pakistani
6
1.57%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.04%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.78%
Irish
3
0.78%
Total population: 383

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
94
28.06%
Level 4+ (Degree)
67
20%
Level 3 (A level)
53
15.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
15.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
9.25%
Total 16+ residents: 335

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
129
65.48%
Owns with a mortgage
47
23.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
6.6%
Other forms of private rent
7
3.55%
Social rents from council
1
0.51%
Total households: 197

Property prices in Whiston and Cronton

Median price£196,000
Price per sq ft£244
Sales (last 12 months)85
Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £278K

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £196,000 (about £244 per square foot) in Whiston and Cronton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,415,000.

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
Detached16£352,495£303
Semi-Detached43£220,000£248
Terraced24£150,500£197
Flats2£77,500£128

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£359,995£246,995£150,000
2026£221,000£202,500£155,000
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£295£249£200
2026£285£259£203
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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L35 1AW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L35 1AW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 202539, Firgrove Way, Prescot, L35 1AWSemi-DetachedFreehold£269,995
27 Jun 202532, Firgrove Way, Prescot, L35 1AWSemi-DetachedFreehold£254,995
27 Jun 202534, Firgrove Way, Prescot, L35 1AWDetachedFreehold£394,995
27 Jun 202537, Firgrove Way, Prescot, L35 1AWSemi-DetachedFreehold£259,995
25 Jun 202533, Firgrove Way, Prescot, L35 1AWDetachedFreehold£354,995

Schools

In the L35 1AW postcode area, located within Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L35 1AW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimaryHalsnead Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the CommunityVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L35 1AW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L35 1AW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Mini SupermarketCronton Avenue, Knowsley, L35 3SJWalking directions to The Mini Supermarket
0.2 miOLYMPIC OILS (WHOLESALE)Cronton Avenue, Knowsley, L35 3SHWalking directions to OLYMPIC OILS (WHOLESALE)
0.5 miSparCooper's Lane, Knowsley, L35 1QTWalking directions to Spar

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Knowsley district (2025-26).

Band A£1,581
Band B£1,844
Band C£2,108
Band D£2,371
Band E£2,898
Band F£3,425
Band G£3,952
Band H£4,743

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for L35 1AW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Gilbertson

Whiston & Cronton - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Derek Twigg

Widnes and Halewood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictKnowsleyE08000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyWidnes and HalewoodE14001584
WardWhiston and CrontonE05010948
ParishWhistonE04000021
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood EastE02001343
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Knowsley 017CE01006502
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced2025-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L35 1AW

Is L35 1AW (Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East) safe?

The area around L35 1AW records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near L35 1AW?

The median sale price around L35 1AW in Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East is £196,000 (about £244 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L35 1AW?

There are 2 schools close to L35 1AW, including Halsnead Primary School (Good) and St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L35 1AW?

The closest station to L35 1AW is Whiston, about 1,237 m away.

How deprived is the area around L35 1AW?

L35 1AW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,478 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L35 1AW (Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Widnes and Halewood covering L35 1AW is Derek Twigg (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Gilbertson (Reform UK).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.