Postcode insights

L36 6EU

Pluckington Road

Whiston and Cronton

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Detailed insights for L36 6EU

Overview

Postcode L36 6EU 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 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Stadt Moers Park: Pottery Fields.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
37.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Moderate

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

37.7%

Approximately 37.7% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 141 ft away from L36 6EU.

Flood risk

Low

Whiston South near L36 6EU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Whiston located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L36 6EU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Whiston

N/A

Walking directions to Whiston

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for L36 6EU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miStadt Moers Park: Pottery FieldsLargeWalking directions to Stadt Moers Park: Pottery Fields
0.3 miStadt Moers Park: West ViewLargeWalking directions to Stadt Moers Park: West View
0.1 miStadt Moers Park: PluckingtonMediumWalking directions to Stadt Moers Park: Pluckington

Area Profile

Population
318
Population density
1,756.9 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
290
91.19%
Other White
8
2.52%
African
4
1.26%
White and Black African (mixed)
4
1.26%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.94%
Total population: 318

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
57
22.18%
Level 4+ (Degree)
55
21.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
18.68%
Level 3 (A level)
41
15.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
12.84%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
37
25.34%
Owns outright
36
24.66%
Social rents from council
28
19.18%
Other social rented
27
18.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
10.27%
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 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L36 6EU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L36 6EU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Sept 202514, Skipton Road, Liverpool, L36 6HATerracedFreehold£160,000
10 Mar 20253, Skipton Road, Liverpool, L36 6HATerracedFreehold£155,000
17 Apr 202516, Paignton Close, Liverpool, L36 6ETTerracedFreehold£170,000
25 Jul 20256, Brook House, Whiston Lane, Liverpool, L36 6HWTerracedFreehold£118,000
28 Feb 20258, Brighton Road, Liverpool, L36 6HDTerracedFreehold£125,000

Schools

In the L36 6EU postcode area, located within Whiston South, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L36 6EU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWillow Tree Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Gabriel's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

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 L36 6EU, 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 L36 6EU

Is L36 6EU (Whiston South) safe?

The area around L36 6EU 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 L36 6EU?

The median sale price around L36 6EU 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 L36 6EU?

There are 11 schools close to L36 6EU, including Willow Tree Primary School (Good), St Gabriel's CofE Primary School (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to L36 6EU?

The closest station to L36 6EU is Whiston, about 1,429 m away.

How deprived is the area around L36 6EU?

L36 6EU 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 L36 6EU (Whiston South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Widnes and Halewood covering L36 6EU 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.