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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 108 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
108
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
60.06(+62%)
Public order
11.64(+15%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.54(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.52(-5%)
Drugs
6.07(+60%)
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 132 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 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
Detached4£225,000
Flats36£110,000
Semi-Detached16£205,000
Terraced76£155,000

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

WA12JE

Percival Street

WA13QS

Granville Street

WA12JJ

Mason Street

WA13QB

Marsh House Lane

WA13QY

Marsh House Lane

WA12GW

Kerridge Drive

WA13GG

Spinners Place

WA27SR

Godfrey Street

WA12GJ

Abney Mews

WA13RX

Padgate Lane

WA12DJ

Howley Lane

WA12DT

Farrell Street

WA12HT

Wharf Street

WA12TL

Church Street

WA13QZ

Marsh House Lane

WA13RU

Padgate Lane

WA12JU

Farrell Street

WA13RL

Ford Street

WA13TA

Steel Street

WA27ER

Winifred Street

WA27EW

Sharp Street

WA12DS

Holmesfield Road

WA12GL

Mersey Street

WA12JR

Fairclough Avenue

WA13RA

Conway Walk

WA13TB

Orford Road

WA12HD

Howley Lane

WA12JS

Fairclough Avenue

WA13NX

Kingsway North

WA13PX

Elaine Street

WA13QT

Hume Street

WA27ES

Kiveton Walk

WA27FU

St Peter's Way

WA12EE

Farrell Street

WA12GY

Padley Mews

WA12JY

Parr Street

WA13AQ

Whalley Street

WA27HG

Hardy Street

WA12DG

Wharf Street

WA12GN

Farrell Street

WA12JL

Villars Street

WA12JX

Sutton Street

WA12PF

Crossley Street

WA12EH

St Elphins Close

WA12JF

Lord Nelson Street

WA13AY

Wood Street

WA12DD

Wellington Street

WA12DE

Gibson Street

WA13AD

Kingsway North

WA13GF

Fairfield Street

WA27GH

Greenings Court

WA27HB

Forshaw Street

WA27SH

Gorsey Lane

WA12ER

St Katherines Way

WA13SY

Elmwood Avenue

WA27AL

Orford Lane

WA27SB

Quebec Road

WA27BS

Orford Lane

WA13AS

Salisbury Street

WA13GE

Mote Hill Court

WA13RT

Warwick Court

WA27BA

Orford Lane

WA27SA

Oleary Street

WA12DQ

Wharf Street

WA12SX

Church Street

WA13TX

Elmwood Avenue

WA12GX

Padley Mews

WA12GZ

Wharf Street

WA12PA

Fennel Street

WA13QU

Marsh House Lane

WA13QX

Marsh House Lane

WA13ST

Briarwood Avenue

WA12JN

Parr Street

WA12SZ

Church Street

WA12TH

Church Street

WA13GN

Robson Grove

WA13QG

Willis Street

WA13SE

Alexandra Street

WA27EL

Annie Street

WA13QW

Granville Street

WA12EG

College Close

WA12HZ

Wharf Street

WA13PR

Gorsey Lane

WA13SA

Beresford Street

WA13SQ

Cornwall Street

WA13RZ

Padgate Lane

WA27GL

Greenings Court

WA27SQ

Gorsey Lane

WA12TD

Victoria Street

WA13AW

Helsby Street

WA13PU

Gorsey Lane

WA13RF

Manchester Road

WA12JH

Cleeves Close

WA13AN

Manchester Road

WA13BB

Arnold Street

WA13QQ

Fothergill Street

WA13SH

King George Crescent

WA12GP

Bretton Avenue

WA12GR

Edale Close

WA13PS

Gorsey Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.