Postcode WA8 5HJ is located in an urban city, 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 moderate crime levels, with around 33.2 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 1.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,795 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 267 ft away from WA8 5HJ.
Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East near WA8 5HJ 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 5HJ postcode area, located within Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.