Postcode WA8 4XJ is located in a rural hamlet, within the Whiston and Cronton ward of Knowsley in the North West region, and forms part of the Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East is £51,865 per year. The nearest station is Hough Green located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Hough Green Park.
Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,269 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East is £51,865 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 12 ft away from WA8 4XJ.
Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East near WA8 4XJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hough Green located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hough Green | N/A | Walking directions to Hough Green |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hough Green Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hough Green Park |
Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Whiston and Cronton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,415,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £354,995 |
| Flats | 1 | £60,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £195,000 |
| Terraced | 29 | £147,500 |
10 year median price trend in Whiston and Cronton
In the WA8 4XJ postcode area, located within Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA8 4XJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 442 Liverpool Road, Widnes, WA8 7XP | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | 36 Bechers, Widnes, WA8 4TE | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | Bechers, Halton, WA8 4TE | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for Knowsley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.