WA8 5BT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Smithy Close, 0.2km from Cronton in Cronton. Administratively it sits within Whiston and Cronton ward and the St Helens South and Whiston constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k.
Census 2021 statistics for WA8 5BT are sourced from Output Area E00032934 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SMITHY CLOSE, WA8 5BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SMITHY CLOSE, WA8 5BT.
245
51
£ 47,600 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WA8 5BT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £220k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA8 5BT. The average age is 51.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 200,000
5 sales · Mean £ 193,200
Detached
£ 160,000
1 sales · Mean £ 160,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA8 5BT has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cronton Church of England Primary Academy
Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery
All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
St Basil's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Dandelion Tavern0.3 km
- Unicorn Inn0.2 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Rose Farm0.8 km
- The Village Store0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hough Green2.1 km
- Widnes2.5 km
- Rainhill3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Smithy Lane0.1 km
- Hampton Drive0.1 km
- The Ridgeway0.2 km
- The Ridgeway0.2 km
- Smithy Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WA85BT · Data under Open Government Licence