Postcode WA8 5QJ 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% 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 Widnes, about 1.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Pex Hill Park.
Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East has an average 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 38.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.7% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 102 ft away from WA8 5QJ.
Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East near WA8 5QJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Widnes located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Pex Hill Park | Large | Walking directions to Pex Hill 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 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 5QJ.
In the WA8 5QJ postcode area, located within Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East, there are 3 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.
Elected local representatives for WA8 5QJ, 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 5QJ records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 5QJ 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 3 schools close to WA8 5QJ, including Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery (Good), Cronton Church of England Primary Academy and Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WA8 5QJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,795 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 5QJ 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.