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Fairfield and Howley

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About

Fairfield and Howley ward lies on the southern bank of the River Mersey in Warrington. The area includes residential neighbourhoods with Victorian terraces and post-war housing, alongside local commercial streets providing essential services. Its riverfront location historically supported industry and transport, with the Manchester Ship Canal and railway lines shaping its development. The ward contains several parks and green spaces that offer views across the water.

A notable local landmark is the Howley Suspension Bridge, a pedestrian crossing over the River Mersey with distinctive ironwork. The area is home to Victoria Park, one of the town's oldest public parks, featuring recreational facilities and a bandstand. The ward's layout reflects its industrial past, with former sites now repurposed for modern housing and community use, creating a mix of old and new architectural styles.

Area overview

On average Fairfield and Howley has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Fairfield and Howley is £39,991 per year. There are 4 schools in Fairfield and Howley: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Fairfield and Howley is home to around 11,855 people, with a population density of about 4,932.6 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
112
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
24.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Fairfield and Howley Population
11,855
Population density
4,932.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
64.28(+72%)
Public order
11.56(+14%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.78(-46%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.52(-5%)
Shoplifting
6.16(+7%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,241
77.96%
Other White
1,424
12.01%
Indian
196
1.65%
Other
178
1.5%
Pakistani
167
1.41%
Total population: 11,853

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,414
25.21%
No qualifications
1,974
20.62%
Level 3 (A level)
1,605
16.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,505
15.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,106
11.55%
Total 16+ residents: 9,575

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,677
29.36%
Owns with a mortgage
1,338
23.42%
Other social rented
1,127
19.73%
Owns outright
972
17.02%
Social rents from council
393
6.88%
Total households: 5,712

Property prices in Fairfield and Howley

Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £146,000 in Fairfield and Howley area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £330,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Fairfield and Howley in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fairfield and Howley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced79£157,000
Semi-Detached24£220,000
Flats39£110,000
Detached6£195,000

10 years median price trend in Fairfield and Howley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fairfield and Howley.

All postcodes in Fairfield and Howley

WA27RP

Norris Street

WA13RA

Conway Walk

WA13QY

Marsh House Lane

WA12GF

Pinders Farm Drive

WA27EY

Battersby Lane

WA13SA

Beresford Street

WA13TY

Oakwood Avenue

WA27EP

Carrington Walk

WA12DF

Egerton Street

WA27RS

Venns Road

WA12ES

St Katherines Way

WA12TE

Orchard Street

WA13BD

Manchester Road

WA12HT

Wharf Street

WA13GN

Robson Grove

WA12EE

Farrell Street

WA27DB

Rylands Drive

WA27AZ

Orford Lane

WA13QL

Buckton Street

WA12JY

Parr Street

WA12JL

Villars Street

WA13SS

Oakwood Avenue

WA12EL

Howley Lane

WA13SH

King George Crescent

WA12GY

Padley Mews

WA13FY

Sidings Court

WA12GX

Padley Mews

WA12TA

School Brow

WA12TL

Church Street

WA27XE

Lythgoes Lane

WA13QR

Hume Street

WA27FU

St Peter's Way

WA13BA

Stephen Street

WA13AP

Manchester Road

WA27EW

Sharp Street

WA27HA

Leonard Street

WA13GG

Spinners Place

WA12JS

Fairclough Avenue

WA12DB

Wellington Street

WA13SD

Elliott Avenue

WA13AY

Wood Street

WA12EJ

Ellesmere Street

WA12GE

Holywell Drive

WA12JF

Lord Nelson Street

WA12JW

Harbord Street

WA13SR

Ashwood Avenue

WA12TF

Church Street

WA13PU

Gorsey Lane

WA12FU

Howley Meadows

WA13QF

Granville Street

WA12TH

Church Street

WA13AQ

Whalley Street

WA27EU

Battersby Lane

WA12WW

Farrell Street

WA27EQ

Houghton Avenue

WA12GL

Mersey Street

WA13RS

Padgate Lane

WA13GE

Mote Hill Court

WA27GL

Greenings Court

WA13SB

Fife Road

WA12PB

Howley Lane

WA13PY

Hazel Street

WA12DL

Farrell Street

WA13RF

Manchester Road

WA12PA

Fennel Street

WA27AP

Sharp Street

WA27HW

Norman Street

WA27DT

Firth Boulevard

WA12BE

Dutton Court

WA13RY

Padgate Lane

WA27DY

Rylands Drive

WA27EN

Sharp Street

WA13QX

Marsh House Lane

WA13RE

Manchester Road

WA12JR

Fairclough Avenue

WA13NU

Kingsway North

WA12DG

Wharf Street

WA13TX

Elmwood Avenue

WA12DQ

Wharf Street

WA27SP

Marsh House Lane

WA13AW

Helsby Street

WA13QE

Willis Street

WA27EH

Scott Street

WA13QH

Ford Street

WA27ER

Winifred Street

WA12SS

Church Street

WA27SH

Gorsey Lane

WA13GH

Harrison Close

WA27SA

Oleary Street

WA13SP

Padgate Lane

WA12JG

Nora Street

WA27HQ

Laira Street

WA27DX

Monks Place

WA13NL

Kingsway North

WA13SZ

Oakwood Avenue

WA13RL

Ford Street

WA27EX

Battersby Lane

WA12HD

Howley Lane

WA27GB

Ryfields Village

WA13NX

Kingsway North

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.