Hampton Drive Cronton, Knowsley
58 addresses across 4 postcodes (WA8), about 380 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 19500568.
47 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £272,500 across 2 sales. 22 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 13, E: 3). 8 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Knowsley costs £2,488 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Widnes, about 2.2 km away in a straight line. There is a small park or garden about 230 m away, and Pex Hill Country Park (7.6 hectares) is about 550 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 34 to 35 m above sea level. 20 of its 58 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Fir Park Medical Centre, about 1.4 km away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km. About 850 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 90% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 16 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | £272,500 | £250,000 | £295,000 |
| 2022 | 4 | £270,000 | £235,000 | £327,500 |
| 2021 | 3 | £241,500 | £235,000 | £250,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £191,000 | £191,000 | £191,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £255,000 | £255,000 | £255,000 |
| 2016 | 4 | £177,500 | £56,000 | £195,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £156,525 | £153,050 | £160,000 |
| 2012 | 3 | £145,000 | £65,000 | £149,950 |
| 2011 | 1 | £158,000 | £158,000 | £158,000 |
| 2010 | 2 | £148,500 | £140,000 | £157,000 |
| 2009 | 5 | £115,000 | £67,000 | £161,500 |
| 2007 | 1 | £174,950 | £174,950 | £174,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 2025 | 3 WA8 5BZ | Other | £15,500 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 1 Aug 2024 | 43 WA8 5DA | Semi-detached | £295,000 | |
| 28 Jun 2024 | 47 WA8 5DA | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2022 | 39 WA8 5DA | Semi-detached | £327,500 | |
| 30 Jun 2022 | 33 WA8 5BZ | Semi-detached | £285,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2022 | 8 WA8 5BZ | Terraced | £235,000 | |
| 19 Apr 2022 | 4 WA8 5BZ | Semi-detached | £255,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2021 | 35 WA8 5BZ | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 4 Jun 2021 | 51 WA8 5DA | Semi-detached | £235,000 | |
| 25 May 2021 | 44 WA8 5DA | Semi-detached | £241,500 | |
| 24 Apr 2020 | 10 WA8 5BZ | Terraced | £191,000 | |
| 8 Apr 2019 | 49 WA8 5DA | Detached | £255,000 | |
| 22 Dec 2016 | 19 WA8 5BZ | Flat or maisonette | £56,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Nov 2016 | 39 WA8 5DA | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2016 | 6 WA8 5BZ | Terraced | £175,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2016 | 35 WA8 5BZ | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2014 | 49 WA8 5DA | Detached | £153,050 | |
| 7 Feb 2014 | 43 WA8 5DA | Semi-detached | £160,000 | |
| 8 Oct 2012 | 30 WA8 5DA | Terraced | £145,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2012 | 4 WA8 5BZ | Semi-detached | £149,950 | |
| 12 Jun 2012 | 35 WA8 5BZ | Semi-detached | £65,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2011 | 22 WA8 5DA | Semi-detached | £158,000 | |
| 19 Nov 2010 | 47 WA8 5DA | Semi-detached | £157,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2010 | 4 WA8 5BZ | Semi-detached | £140,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2009 | 24 WA8 5DA | Semi-detached | £115,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2009 | 45 WA8 5DA | Semi-detached | £161,500 | |
| 2 Dec 2009 | 4 WA8 5BZ | Semi-detached | £122,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2009 | 2 WA8 5BZ | Semi-detached | £115,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2009 | 5 WA8 5BZ | Flat or maisonette | £67,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Jun 2007 | 12 WA8 5BZ | Semi-detached | £174,950 | |
| 17 Nov 2006 | 20 WA8 5BZ | Semi-detached | £148,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2006 | 59 WA8 5DA | Terraced | £180,000 | |
| 3 May 2006 | 40 WA8 5DA | Semi-detached | £172,000 | |
| 23 Dec 2004 | 19 WA8 5BZ | Flat or maisonette | £68,000 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Aug 2004 | 19 WA8 5BZ | Terraced | £80,000 | |
| 6 Apr 2004 | 19 WA8 5BZ | Terraced | £140,000 | |
| 6 Apr 2004 | 19 WA8 5BZ | Terraced | £108,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2004 | 27 WA8 5BZ | Terraced | £140,000 | |
| 3 Jul 2003 | 37 WA8 5DA | Detached | £117,500 | |
| 31 May 2002 | 35 WA8 5BZ | Semi-detached | £109,000 | |
| 27 May 2002 | 4 WA8 5BZ | Semi-detached | £98,000 | |
| 12 Nov 2001 | 19 WA8 5BZ | Terraced | £50,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2000 | 36 WA8 5DA | Terraced | £64,000 | |
| 17 Mar 1999 | 51 WA8 5DA | Semi-detached | £72,000 | |
| 21 Aug 1998 | 6 WA8 5BZ | Semi-detached | £59,500 | |
| 19 Dec 1997 | 31 WA8 5BZ | Terraced | £58,000 | |
| 5 Feb 1997 | 4 WA8 5BZ | Semi-detached | £60,000 |
Energy performance certificates
22 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 101 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (13); Flat (2); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 1950-1966 (11); 1967-1975 (10); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (12); rented (private) (5).
Council tax
What each band costs in Knowsley in 2026-27: Band D £2,488 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,659 | £1,935 | £2,212 | £2,488 | £3,041 | £3,594 | £4,147 | £4,977 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (30% of about 1,460 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 20 October 2026 to 21 October 2026: United Utilities Water Ltd, Utility repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major (paa) works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 6 at medium risk and 7 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| WA8 5BZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| WA8 5DA | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 5 / 3 | unlikely |
| WA8 5DE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| WA8 9BZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 58 addresses are between 34 m and 35 m above sea level (34 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA8 5BZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WA8 5DA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WA8 5DE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WA8 9BZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Widnes 428,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km |
| Hough Green 193,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km | |
| Rainhill 186,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.0 km | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m, 15 within 800 m; nearest Cronton Park Avenue | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Prescot Bus Station | 5.3 km |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 1.7 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 8.6 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Fir Park Medical Centre | 1.4 km |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Allied Pharmacy (Upton Rocks) | 1.4 km |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest 5 Danescroft [The Dental Practice] | 1.5 km |
| Hospital | Highfield Hospital | 2.4 km |
| Police station | Widnes Police Station | 3.5 km |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m; nearest Morrisons Daily - Sandbach Sanbec Way | 140 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 440 m² | 230 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Pex Hill Country Park 7.6 ha | 550 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 140 m² | 170 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 140 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 6,610 m² | 2.1 km |
Within 800 m: 2 parks and gardens, 7.6 hectares in all.
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 38 | 58 |
20 of the street's 58 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 100 m | No published inspection |
| Cronton Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 210 m | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Basil's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 2.0 km | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dandelion Tavern WA8 5QG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 4 Good | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Cronton WA8 5DW | School/college/university | 150 m | 4 Good | 5 Dec 2025 |
| The Village Store WA8 5BZ | Retailers - other | 160 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Cronton Church Of England Primary School WA8 5DF | School/college/university | 260 m | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Unicorn Inn WA8 5QF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2024 |
| The Unicorn Parlour WA8 5QF | Mobile caterer | 280 m | 5 Very good | 27 Oct 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Smithy Lane (5); On or near Malton Close (2); On or near Lambourn Avenue (2); On or near Cronton Road (2); On or near Iver Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 90% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 40% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 58% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 5 to 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings The Unicorn Parlour (mobile caterer, WA8 5QF) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 27 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- WA8 5BZ: 32 addresses
- WA8 5DA: 24 addresses of 26 in the postcode
- WA8 5DE: 1 address of 48 in the postcode
- WA8 9BZ: 1 address of 11 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Kenley Avenue · Malton Close · Woburn Drive · Cronton Park Avenue · Lambourn Avenue · Sanbec Gardens · Iver Close · Cronton Park Close · Smithy Lane · The Roundabout · Brook Close · Forge Close
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.