Postcode WA8 5QL is located in an urban city, within the Whiston and Cronton area 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 median sale price in Whiston and Cronton is £195,000 (around £246 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £160,000 and £270,000. The nearest station is Widnes, about 0.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Pex Hill Park.
Halsnead, Cronton & Halewood East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,898 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 42% 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.
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 95 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £246 per square foot) in Whiston and Cronton area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £580,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £321,248 | £288 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £198,600 | £245 |
| Terraced | 25 | £160,000 | £209 |
| Flats | 4 | £75,500 | £144 |
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 | £354,995 | £254,500 | £150,000 |
| 2026 | £221,000 | £196,100 | £165,000 |
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 | £300 | £253 | £206 |
| 2026 | £277 | £236 | £202 |
There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA8 5QL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2026 | 658, Cronton Road, Widnes, WA8 5QL | Detached | Freehold | £580,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2026 | Flat 10, College Fields, Cronton Lane, Widnes, WA8 5AR | Flats | Leasehold | £116,500 | |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Flat 56, College Fields, Cronton Lane, Widnes, WA8 5AR | Flats | Leasehold | £112,500 | |
| 10 Apr 2026 | Flat 14, College Fields, Cronton Lane, Widnes, WA8 5AR | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2026 | Flat 60, College Fields, Cronton Lane, Widnes, WA8 5AR | Flats | Leasehold | £125,000 |
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 0.5 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 |
Annual council tax rates for Knowsley district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WA8 5QL, 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 5QL 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 5QL in Whiston and Cronton is £195,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to WA8 5QL, 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.
The closest station to WA8 5QL is Widnes, about 1,523 m away.
WA8 5QL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,898 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 5QL is Derek Twigg (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Gilbertson (Reform UK).