Postcode insights

L35 3XQ

Littlewood Close

Whiston and Cronton

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Detailed insights for L35 3XQ

Overview

Postcode L35 3XQ 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 very high crime levels, with around 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Whitestone Millenium Green.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
123
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Whiston South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,389 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Whiston South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 123 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.4%

Approximately 3.4% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 313 ft away from L35 3XQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Whiston South near L35 3XQ 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 3XQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Whiston

N/A

Walking directions to Whiston
0.8 mi

Prescot

N/A

Walking directions to Prescot

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
304
Population density
5,041.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.4(+81%)
Public order
18.53(+83%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.64(+41%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.79(-34%)
Drugs
11.79(+202%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
276
91.39%
Other White
13
4.3%
Chinese
4
1.32%
Indian
4
1.32%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.99%
Total population: 302

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
76
30.65%
Level 3 (A level)
62
25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
15.32%
No qualifications
30
12.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.47%
Total 16+ residents: 248

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
56
48.28%
Owns outright
44
37.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.62%
Other social rented
4
3.45%
Shared ownership
1
0.86%
Total households: 116

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L35 3XQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L35 3XQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 202511, Cheswood Close, Prescot, L35 3XPSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
19 Sept 202526, Stanwood Gardens, Prescot, L35 3XNSemi-DetachedFreehold£155,000
29 Jul 202529, Copperwood Drive, Prescot, L35 3UGDetachedFreehold£290,000
10 Nov 202568, Manorwood Drive, Prescot, L35 3UHTerracedFreehold£180,000
07 Mar 20252, Brackenwood Grove, Prescot, L35 3USDetachedFreehold£325,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L35 3XQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWhiston Willis Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

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

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHalsnead Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for L35 3XQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLondisMilton Avenue, Knowsley, L35 2XYWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miM.P. Food, News & Wine StoreLyneham, Knowsley, L35 3THWalking directions to M.P. Food, News & Wine Store
0.3 miL&R StoresCroftwood Grove, Knowsley, L35 3UTWalking directions to L&R Stores
0.3 miNew StarDragon Lane, Knowsley, L35 3QWWalking directions to New Star
0.3 miMini-MarketHazel Avenue, Knowsley, L35 2UWWalking directions to Mini-Market

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 3XQ, 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 013DE01006504
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1996-12-01

Frequently asked questions about L35 3XQ

Is L35 3XQ (Whiston South) safe?

The area around L35 3XQ records about 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 3XQ?

The median sale price around L35 3XQ 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 3XQ?

There are 7 schools close to L35 3XQ, including Whiston Willis Primary Academy (Outstanding), St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community (Good) and Halsnead Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L35 3XQ?

The closest station to L35 3XQ is Whiston, about 299 m away.

How deprived is the area around L35 3XQ?

L35 3XQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,389 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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