Postcode WA8 5PY 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 1.0 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 9.6% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 311 ft away from WA8 5PY.
Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East near WA8 5PY 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 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 5PY 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.