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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

WA12DZ

Howley Lane

WA12PB

Howley Lane

WA27GD

Ryfields Village

WA27RU

Gorsey Lane

WA12SY

Church Street

WA12EL

Howley Lane

WA12ES

St Katherines Way

WA27DU

Greenings Court

WA27HQ

Laira Street

WA27RQ

Oleary Street

WA12EJ

Ellesmere Street

WA13NL

Kingsway North

WA27HA

Leonard Street

WA27SF

Cabul Close

WA13AJ

Fairfield Street

WA27DZ

Battersby Lane

WA27HF

Laira Street

WA13AB

Manchester Road

WA13BD

Manchester Road

WA27SP

Marsh House Lane

WA12BE

Dutton Court

WA13AF

Manchester Road

WA12DA

Wellington Street

WA12GQ

Castleton Drive

WA13FW

Thorneycroft Drive

WA13QF

Granville Street

WA13RB

Manchester Road

WA13RJ

Peacock Avenue

WA27BT

St Peters Way

WA27RT

Ridgway Street

WA12DL

Farrell Street

WA12DF

Egerton Street

WA13QP

Algernon Street

WA13SX

Pinewood Avenue

WA27BF

Chester Walk

WA12GE

Holywell Drive

WA13RR

Terrace View

WA13SR

Ashwood Avenue

WA27EG

Battersby Lane

WA12TF

Church Street

WA13RY

Padgate Lane

WA27BW

St Peters Way

WA12TE

Orchard Street

WA12TN

Church Street

WA13QR

Hume Street

WA13SG

King Edward Street

WA13SS

Oakwood Avenue

WA27EP

Carrington Walk

WA27RR

Venns Road

WA27SE

Cabul Close

WA12GG

Holywell Drive

WA12GS

Glossop Close

WA13FY

Sidings Court

WA13RE

Manchester Road

WA13SF

Padgate Lane

WA27RS

Venns Road

WA12BN

Mersey Street

WA12BS

Ellesmere Street

WA13PY

Hazel Street

WA13QL

Buckton Street

WA13SB

Fife Road

WA13SD

Elliott Avenue

WA27AP

Sharp Street

WA27BZ

St Peters Way

WA27DT

Firth Boulevard

WA27RP

Norris Street

WA12JB

Nora Street

WA13AT

Glazebrook Street

WA13SZ

Oakwood Avenue

WA27DY

Rylands Drive

WA12EP

St Katherines Way

WA12GF

Pinders Farm Drive

WA12GT

Grindleford Place

WA12SS

Church Street

WA13SU

Rosewood Avenue

WA27DX

Monks Place

WA27RW

Norris Street

WA12FU

Howley Meadows

WA12HG

Vernon Street

WA12JD

Riverside Close

WA27EY

Battersby Lane

WA27HD

Forshaw Street

WA12WW

Farrell Street

WA13BE

Manchester Road

WA13RQ

Manchester Road

WA27AJ

Cobden Street

WA12LD

Spires View

WA13AX

Helsby Street

WA27HE

Laira Street

WA12GU

Hucklow Drive

WA12HF

Vernon Street

WA12JW

Harbord Street

WA13GH

Harrison Close

WA13PZ

Marsh Street

WA13SJ

Clarence Street

WA27DB

Rylands Drive

WA27EZ

Dickenson Street

WA12JT

Lord Nelson Street

WA27EF

Redfearn Walk

WA27RX

Gorsey Lane

Data Sources

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