Town Pop. 889

Living in Cronton: Liveability Score 65/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Cronton is 65/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is schools: 68/100 against a national town median of 23/100. That is the highest score of the 3 places in the WA8 postcode district.

No category drops below 45/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. The WA8 district averages 60/100, putting Cronton 5 points above its own postcode area. That is 15 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the WA8 postcode district.

65
OUT OF 100
Good
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
54 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 21 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Other theft 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 125% above national average
Drugs 4 crimes
↑ 36% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Forge Close 6 crimes
  2. 2 Mill Lane 4 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 4 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 10.1 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 11 µg/m³
71
Green Space 77
Parks Ample 21
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
68
3 schools in area · 40 within 4km
1Outstanding2Good
  • Cronton Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Holy Family Catholic Primary School & NurseryPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
52
A&E departmentsWarrington Hospital6.1 mi
Royal Liverpool University Hospital8.1 mi
Aintree University Hospital8.5 mi
Hospital waitsWarrington And Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.7%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Satya Koya and Dr Lalitha Chalasani0.9 mi
GP capacity2,753 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
58
Full fibre (FTTP)93.3%
available across Knowsley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
82%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 32 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
60
Employment rate51%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51%Unemployed1.2%Retired34.2%Student3.5%Other inactive10.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary23%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)32%Apprenticeship7.6%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%
Home ownership86.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
Council tax Knowsley · 2026-27
A £1,659
B £1,935
C £2,212
D £2,488
E £3,041
F £3,594
G £4,147
H £4,976
Energy North West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
51
Hough Green 1.3 mi
Widnes 1.4 mi
Rainhill 1.9 mi
J7 M62 0.7 mi
J6 M62 1.7 mi
J7 M62 1.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
62
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Cronton in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Widnes 60 1.8 mi away ⇄
Prescot 72 2.3 mi away ⇄
Hale Bank 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Huyton with Roby 70 3.9 mi away ⇄
St Helens (St. Helens) 61 4.1 mi away ⇄
Hale (Halton) 52 4.1 mi away ⇄
Runcorn 56 4.8 mi away ⇄
Burtonwood 53 5.3 mi away ⇄
Knowsley 55 5.6 mi away ⇄
Moore 46 5.9 mi away ⇄
Daresbury 42 6.3 mi away ⇄
Liverpool 66 6.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cronton a nice place to live?

Yes, Cronton is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Cronton is 65/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Cronton?

Cronton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 48 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cronton?

Among the top-rated schools in Cronton are Cronton Church of England Primary Academy, All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Cronton in total.

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Postcode districts in Cronton

WA8 60 ⇄

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