Postcode insights

L36 6HP

Whiston Lane

Whiston and Cronton

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Detailed insights for L36 6HP

Overview

Postcode L36 6HP 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 Prescot area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Prescot is £37,607 per year. The nearest station is Whiston, about 0.8 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
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
43.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Prescot has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 955 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Prescot has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

43.5%

Approximately 43.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Prescot is £37,607 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 85 ft away from L36 6HP.

Flood risk

No risk

Prescot near L36 6HP 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for L36 6HP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 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 L36 6HP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miStadt Moers Park: Pottery FieldsLargeWalking directions to Stadt Moers Park: Pottery Fields
0.5 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
273
Population density
1,934.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.97(+34%)
Drugs
9.02(+131%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.63(-15%)
Public order
6.94(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.86(-73%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
253
92.34%
Other Asian
8
2.92%
Indian
5
1.82%
Chinese
3
1.09%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.73%
Total population: 274

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
76
36.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
19.23%
Level 3 (A level)
32
15.38%
Level 4+ (Degree)
32
15.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
9.62%
Total 16+ residents: 208

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
29
25.22%
Social rents from council
27
23.48%
Other social rented
23
20%
Owns outright
21
18.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
11.3%
Total households: 115

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 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L36 6HP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L36 6HP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Mar 20259, Ebony Place, Liverpool, L36 1ABDetachedFreehold£253,000
09 Sept 202514, Skipton Road, Liverpool, L36 6HATerracedFreehold£160,000
10 Mar 20253, Skipton Road, Liverpool, L36 6HATerracedFreehold£155,000
25 Jul 20256, Brook House, Whiston Lane, Liverpool, L36 6HWTerracedFreehold£118,000
24 Feb 202611, Redwood Street, Liverpool, L36 1AADetachedFreehold£280,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for L36 6HP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryWillow Tree Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Gabriel's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

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 6HP, 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
ParishKnowsley, unparished areaE43000243
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)PrescotE02001333
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Knowsley 007BE01006461
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about L36 6HP

Is L36 6HP (Prescot) safe?

The area around L36 6HP records about 80 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, shoplifting and public order.

What is the average house price near L36 6HP?

The median sale price around L36 6HP in Prescot is £196,000 (about £244 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near L36 6HP?

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

What is the nearest station to L36 6HP?

The closest station to L36 6HP is Whiston, about 1,272 m away.

How deprived is the area around L36 6HP?

L36 6HP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 955 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents L36 6HP (Prescot) in Parliament and on the local council?

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