Postcode WA8 5QL 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 very low crime levels, with around 35.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East is £47,600 per year. The nearest station is Widnes located about 0.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Pex Hill Park.
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 very low crime rate, with approximately 35.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East is £47,600 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 71 ft away from WA8 5QL.
Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East near WA8 5QL 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Widnes | N/A | Walking directions to Widnes |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Pex Hill Park | Large | Walking directions to Pex Hill Park |
| 0.5 mi | Birchfield Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Birchfield Gardens |
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £188,000 in Whiston and Cronton area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £905,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £347,750 |
| Flats | 1 | £60,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £202,500 |
| Terraced | 37 | £147,000 |
10 year median price trend in Whiston and Cronton
In the WA8 5QL postcode area, located within Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA8 5QL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Blackhorse Post Office | 8 Cronton Lane, Widnes, WA8 5AJ | Walking directions to Blackhorse Post Office |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.