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L35 3QZ

Dragon Lane

Whiston and Cronton

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Detailed insights for L35 3QZ

Overview

Postcode L35 3QZ 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% 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 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Stadt Moers Park: Tushingham.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
3.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Whiston South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,102 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Whiston South has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.1%

Approximately 3.1% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 197 ft away from L35 3QZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Whiston South near L35 3QZ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L35 3QZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Whiston

N/A

Walking directions to Whiston
0.7 mi

Prescot

N/A

Walking directions to Prescot

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
303
Population density
3,745.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.52(-18%)
Drugs
15.26(+291%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.98(-50%)
Vehicle crime
6.28(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.49(-50%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
281
93.36%
Other White
9
2.99%
Chinese
6
1.99%
Arab
2
0.66%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.33%
Total population: 301

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
76
30.04%
No qualifications
60
23.72%
Level 3 (A level)
39
15.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
14.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
7.91%
Total 16+ residents: 253

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
60
45.8%
Owns with a mortgage
50
38.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
7.63%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.82%
Other social rented
3
2.29%
Total households: 131

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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L35 3QZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L35 3QZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jan 202638, Eglington Avenue, Prescot, L35 3RBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£120,000
16 Jan 202638, Eglington Avenue, Prescot, L35 3RBSemi-DetachedFreehold£120,000
04 Apr 202530, Eglington Avenue, Prescot, L35 3RBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£165,000
31 Mar 202532, Eglington Avenue, Prescot, L35 3RBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£180,000
31 Mar 202517, Ropers Bridge Close, Prescot, L35 3JATerracedFreehold£90,000

Schools

In the L35 3QZ postcode area, located within Whiston South, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L35 3QZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHalsnead Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

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

Good

0.5 miPrimaryWhiston Willis Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L35 3QZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L35 3QZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressDragon Lane, Knowsley, L35 3JXWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miNew StarDragon Lane, Knowsley, L35 3QWWalking directions to New Star
0.4 miMini-MarketHazel Avenue, Knowsley, L35 2UWWalking directions to Mini-Market
0.5 miGo LocalMolyneux Close, Knowsley, L35 5DYWalking directions to Go Local
0.5 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 3QZ, 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 013AE01006497
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about L35 3QZ

Is L35 3QZ (Whiston South) safe?

The area around L35 3QZ records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 3QZ?

The median sale price around L35 3QZ 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 3QZ?

There are 7 schools close to L35 3QZ, 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 3QZ?

The closest station to L35 3QZ is Whiston, about 316 m away.

How deprived is the area around L35 3QZ?

L35 3QZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,102 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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