Postcode insights

L35 3PR

Drake Close

Whiston and Cronton

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Detailed insights for L35 3PR

Overview

Postcode L35 3PR 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 South area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Whiston South is £37,124 per year. The nearest station is Whiston, about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Stadt Moers Park: Tushingham.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
44.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Whiston South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,840 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Whiston South has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

44.7%

Approximately 44.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Whiston South is £37,124 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from L35 3PR.

Flood risk

No risk

Whiston South near L35 3PR 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L35 3PR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Whiston

N/A

Walking directions to Whiston
1 mi

Prescot

N/A

Walking directions to Prescot

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L35 3PR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miStadt Moers Park: TushinghamLargeWalking directions to Stadt Moers Park: Tushingham
0.3 miWhitestone Millenium GreenSmallWalking directions to Whitestone Millenium Green

Area Profile

Population
319
Population density
9,062.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.43(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.33(-3%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.94(+66%)
Public order
11.36(+12%)
Drugs
7.17(+84%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
298
93.42%
Arab
6
1.88%
Caribbean
4
1.25%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.25%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.25%
Total population: 319

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
79
31.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
17.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
15.32%
Level 4+ (Degree)
37
14.92%
Level 3 (A level)
35
14.11%
Total 16+ residents: 248

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
30
24.39%
Social rents from council
29
23.58%
Other social rented
26
21.14%
Owns outright
25
20.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.94%
Total households: 123

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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L35 3PR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L35 3PR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jun 202535, Lickers Lane, Prescot, L35 3PNSemi-DetachedFreehold£144,000
23 May 202536, Nelson Avenue, Prescot, L35 3PQTerracedFreehold£130,000
01 Aug 20257, Fisher Avenue, Prescot, L35 3PETerracedFreehold£146,500
11 Nov 202533, Windy Arbor Road, Prescot, L35 3PASemi-DetachedFreehold£163,000
25 Sept 202513, Windy Arbor Road, Prescot, L35 3PASemi-DetachedFreehold£176,000

Schools

In the L35 3PR postcode area, located within Whiston South, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L35 3PR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHalsnead Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

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

Good

0.6 miPrimaryWhiston Willis Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L35 3PR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L35 3PR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressDragon Lane, Knowsley, L35 3JXWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miL&R StoresCroftwood Grove, Knowsley, L35 3UTWalking directions to L&R Stores

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 3PR, 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)Whiston SouthE02001339
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Knowsley 013EE01006505
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L35 3PR

Is L35 3PR (Whiston South) safe?

The area around L35 3PR records about 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near L35 3PR?

The median sale price around L35 3PR in Whiston South is £196,000 (about £244 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L35 3PR?

There are 6 schools close to L35 3PR, including Halsnead Primary School (Good), St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community (Good) and Whiston Willis Primary Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L35 3PR?

The closest station to L35 3PR is Whiston, about 490 m away.

How deprived is the area around L35 3PR?

L35 3PR scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,840 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L35 3PR (Whiston South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Widnes and Halewood covering L35 3PR 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.