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 low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East is £51,865 per year. The nearest station is Hough Green, about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Hough Green Park.
Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East has a low 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 82.6 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 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £352,495 | £303 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £220,000 | £248 |
| Terraced | 24 | £150,500 | £197 |
| Flats | 2 | £77,500 | £128 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 4XJ.
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.
Elected local representatives for WA8 4XJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Gilbertson
Whiston & Cronton - Elected 7 May 2026
Derek Twigg
Widnes and Halewood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA8 4XJ records about 83 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around WA8 4XJ in Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East is £196,000 (about £244 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to WA8 4XJ, including St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School (Good), St Basil's Catholic Primary School (Good) and All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA8 4XJ is Hough Green, about 495 m away.
WA8 4XJ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,269 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Widnes and Halewood covering WA8 4XJ is Derek Twigg (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Gilbertson (Reform UK).
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.