Postcode insights

L35 2XN

Stoney Lane

Whiston and Cronton

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Detailed insights for L35 2XN

Overview

Postcode L35 2XN 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 Whiston North area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 165.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Whiston North is £47,621 per year. The nearest station is Whiston, about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Henley Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
165
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
2.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Whiston North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,002 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Whiston North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 165.5 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 9.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Whiston North is £47,621 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near L35 2XN.

Flood risk

No risk

Whiston North near L35 2XN 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 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L35 2XN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Whiston

N/A

Walking directions to Whiston
0.6 mi

Prescot

N/A

Walking directions to Prescot
0.9 mi

Eccleston Park

N/A

Walking directions to Eccleston Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L35 2XN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHenley ParkSmallWalking directions to Henley Park

Area Profile

Population
370
Population density
2,074.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
88.17(+136%)
Public order
30.6(+202%)
Shoplifting
17.63(+205%)
Drugs
17.12(+339%)
Other theft
11.41(+73%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
351
94.61%
Indian
9
2.43%
Other White
6
1.62%
Other Asian
2
0.54%
African
1
0.27%
Total population: 371

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
79
28.21%
Level 4+ (Degree)
75
26.79%
No qualifications
46
16.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
11.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
7.86%
Total 16+ residents: 280

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
64
43.84%
Owns outright
51
34.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
14.38%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.42%
Social rents from council
3
2.05%
Total households: 146

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 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L35 2XN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L35 2XN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Aug 202546, Cumber Lane, Prescot, L35 2XQSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000
11 Jul 202538, Cumber Lane, Prescot, L35 2XQSemi-DetachedFreehold£232,500
31 Mar 202548, Cumber Lane, Prescot, L35 2XQSemi-DetachedFreehold£218,000
18 Dec 20257, Cumber Lane, Prescot, L35 2XGSemi-DetachedFreehold£110,000
18 Dec 202574, Dragon Lane, Prescot, L35 2UGTerracedFreehold£170,000

Schools

In the L35 2XN postcode area, located within Whiston North, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L35 2XN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondarySaint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.1 miPrimarySt Luke's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryWhiston Willis Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L35 2XN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L35 2XN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLondisMilton Avenue, Knowsley, L35 2XYWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miLondisWarrington Road, Knowsley, L35 2UAWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miLifestyle ExpressSinclair Avenue, Knowsley, L35 5AFWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.3 miMini-MarketHazel Avenue, Knowsley, L35 2UWWalking directions to Mini-Market
0.4 miNew StarDragon Lane, Knowsley, L35 3QWWalking directions to New Star

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 2XN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Gilbertson

Whiston & Cronton - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Marie Rimmer

St Helens South and Whiston - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictKnowsleyE08000011
Parliamentary ConstituencySt Helens South and WhistonE14001510
WardWhiston and CrontonE05010948
ParishWhistonE04000021
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Whiston NorthE02001335
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Knowsley 009EE01006499
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L35 2XN

Is L35 2XN (Whiston North) safe?

The area around L35 2XN records about 165 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near L35 2XN?

The median sale price around L35 2XN in Whiston North is £196,000 (about £244 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L35 2XN?

There are 11 schools close to L35 2XN, including Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy, St Luke's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Whiston Willis Primary Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L35 2XN?

The closest station to L35 2XN is Whiston, about 842 m away.

How deprived is the area around L35 2XN?

L35 2XN scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,002 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L35 2XN (Whiston North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for St Helens South and Whiston covering L35 2XN is Marie Rimmer (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.