Cronton, Prescot

Forge Close, Prescot

Forge Close has 11 homes. Homes here have an average EPC score of 68 (the most common rating band is D). In the wider Cronton area, homes sold for a median of £157,198 across 11,043 recent sales. Prices across Cronton are up 0.2% year-on-year.

11Homes
£157,198Median price
68Avg EPC score

Last updated 7 November 2026

· suburb-level

Demographics

Who lives here

Area classification: Retired Professionals

  • Population

    1,239

  • Households

    550

  • Median age

    51.4

Age bands

65+ 30%0-15 13%16-24 8%25-44 19%45-64 31%

Ethnicity

Asian 2%Black 0%Mixed 1%Other 1%White 96%

Housing

Housing stock

Property type

Semi 25%Detached 50%Terraced 25%

Build age

1945 1999 100%

Energy efficiency · avg score 68

A
0%
B
0%
C
25%
D
75%
E
0%
F
0%
G
0%

Tenure

Owned 83%Social 2%Private Rent 15%

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Market

Market

  • Median price

    £157,198▲

  • Avg price

    £180,120

  • Sales

    11,043

  • Rent YoY

    5.7%▲

Price trend

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Deprivation

Deprivation & opportunity

Where it ranks nationally (IMD decile 6)

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10
Most deprivedLeast deprived

Domains

  • Crime3
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  • Health3
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  • Income7
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  • Education8
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  • Employment4
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  • Environment5
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Safety

Safety

  • Crimes (12mo)

    46▼

By crime type

Drugs 14%Robbery 14%Burglary 14%Other Crime 29%Other Theft 14%Public Order 14%

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Connectivity

Getting around

  • Gigabit broadband

    83.8%

  • Ultrafast broadband

    83.8%

  • Superfast broadband

    100%

  • 5G coverage

    60.7%

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Environment

Environment

  • Nearest greenspace

    13.5 m

  • Air NO₂

    10.6355 µg/m³

  • Air PM

    6.5178 µg/m³

  • Road noise

    70.0-74.9

Designations

  • Green Belt

Nearest bathing water: Wallasey — rated Good (21.52 km)

Risk

Risk & hazard

Radon class 2

Heritage

Heritage

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Services

Schools & services

  • Schools

    3

  • Avg FSM %

    7.8%

  • Childcare providers

    0

Nearest hospital: Royal Liverpool University Hospital (13.55 km)

About

About property data on Forge Close

The dominant tenure type here is owned. There were 46 recorded crimes in the wider area in the last 12 months. There are 0 planning applications on record for this street.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What's the average house price on Forge Close?

The average house price on Forge Close is £157,198, based on 11,043 recent sales. Prices are up 0.2% year-on-year.

Is Forge Close a good place to live?

The wider area around Forge Close is in the 6th IMD decile, meaning it is a moderately deprived area. Crime is decreasing year-on-year.

Is Forge Close in a flood zone?

Forge Close is not in a designated flood zone.

How's crime on Forge Close?

There were 46 recorded crimes in the wider area around Forge Close in the last 12 months, down 14.3% year-on-year.

What's the energy efficiency (EPC) like on Forge Close?

The average EPC score on Forge Close is 68, with the most common rating band being D.

Nearby

Streets in Cronton

Cronton RoadHall LaneSmithy LaneHampton DriveChapel LaneLambourn AvenueWheatfield RoadSmithy CloseThe RoundaboutMill LaneCronton Park AvenueIver CloseCronton Park CloseMalton CloseWoburn DriveThe RidgewayBrook CloseKenley AvenueSanbec GardensHoughton CroftSandy Lane

Data sources: Census 2021 England and Wales public tables, Conservation Areas (Historic England / Local Authorities), Energy Performance Certificates (MHCLG), Environment Agency Flood Map for Planning, Get Information about Schools establishment data, Indices of Multiple Deprivation (MHCLG), National Heritage List for England (Historic England), OS Built Up Areas (Ordnance Survey), OS Open Linked Identifiers, OS Open Names, OS Open UPRN, OS Open USRN, Police.uk open crime and anti-social behaviour data, Price Paid Data, UK Radon Potential (UKHSA/BGS).