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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

WA27GF

Ryfields Village

WA27SD

Cabul Close

WA12BW

Hall Street

WA13FX

Weavers Fold

WA13QE

Willis Street

WA13SP

Padgate Lane

WA27BP

St Peters Way

WA12ET

St Elphins Close

WA13GJ

Claude Street

WA13QN

Algernon Street

WA27EH

Scott Street

WA27GE

Ryfields Village

WA27HW

Norman Street

WA27RZ

Gorsey Lane

WA13BA

Stephen Street

WA13BG

Manchester Road

WA27EJ

Scott Street

WA27GB

Ryfields Village

WA13NU

Kingsway North

WA13QH

Ford Street

WA12PD

Brick Street

WA12TA

School Brow

WA13AP

Manchester Road

WA13RS

Padgate Lane

WA27HP

Chorley Street

WA12BX

Hall Street

WA12DB

Wellington Street

WA12DN

Howley Lane

WA13PT

Gorsey Lane

WA13QJ

Matthews Street

WA27EN

Sharp Street

WA27EU

Battersby Lane

WA13RN

Padgate Lane

WA27AZ

Orford Lane

WA27QS

O'leary Street

WA27RY

Gorsey Lane

WA12JP

Parr Street

WA13RH

Bibby Avenue

WA27BL

St Peters Way

WA27XE

Lythgoes Lane

WA12FZ

Farrell Street

WA13QA

Marsh Street

WA13TY

Oakwood Avenue

WA27AR

Orford Lane

WA13AG

Morley Street

WA13AH

Dalton Bank

WA27EX

Battersby Lane

WA12JG

Nora Street

WA27EQ

Houghton Avenue

Data Sources

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