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L35 3XF

Earlwood Gardens

Whiston and Cronton

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Detailed insights for L35 3XF

Overview

Postcode L35 3XF 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 average crime levels, with around 56.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% 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 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Whitestone Millenium Green.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
15.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Whiston South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,128 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Whiston South has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.2%

Approximately 15.2% 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 3XF.

Flood risk

No risk

Whiston South near L35 3XF 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 3XF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Whiston

N/A

Walking directions to Whiston
0.9 mi

Prescot

N/A

Walking directions to Prescot

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L35 3XF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWhitestone Millenium GreenSmallWalking directions to Whitestone Millenium Green

Area Profile

Population
302
Population density
7,259.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.73(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.23(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.98(-11%)
Public order
4.35(-57%)
Burglary
3.63(-34%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
283
93.71%
Other White
6
1.99%
White and Black African (mixed)
4
1.32%
Indian
3
0.99%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.99%
Total population: 302

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
63
29.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
20.83%
No qualifications
43
19.91%
Level 3 (A level)
34
15.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
11.11%
Total 16+ residents: 216

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
55
49.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
20.54%
Owns outright
12
10.71%
Other social rented
10
8.93%
Social rents from council
7
6.25%
Total households: 112

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 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L35 3XF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L35 3XF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Aug 20258, Earlwood Gardens, Prescot, L35 3XFSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
30 Jun 20259, Earlwood Gardens, Prescot, L35 3XFSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
28 Mar 20259, Earlwood Gardens, Prescot, L35 3XFSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
10 Apr 202697, Manorwood Drive, Prescot, L35 3UZSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000
12 May 202583, Manorwood Drive, Prescot, L35 3UZSemi-DetachedFreehold£166,500

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L35 3XF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the CommunityVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryHalsnead Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryWhiston Willis Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L35 3XF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miL&R StoresCroftwood Grove, Knowsley, L35 3UTWalking directions to L&R Stores
0.3 miM.P. Food, News & Wine StoreLyneham, Knowsley, L35 3THWalking directions to M.P. Food, News & Wine Store
0.3 miTesco ExpressDragon Lane, Knowsley, L35 3JXWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miLondisMilton Avenue, Knowsley, L35 2XYWalking directions to Londis
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 3XF, 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 013CE01006501
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1995-12-01

Frequently asked questions about L35 3XF

Is L35 3XF (Whiston South) safe?

The area around L35 3XF records about 57 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near L35 3XF?

The median sale price around L35 3XF 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 3XF?

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

What is the nearest station to L35 3XF?

The closest station to L35 3XF is Whiston, about 318 m away.

How deprived is the area around L35 3XF?

L35 3XF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,128 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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