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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 average crime levels, with around 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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

Median price£150,000
Price per sq ft£196
Sales (last 12 months)128
Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £201K

Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £196 per square foot) in Fairfield and Howley area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,000 up to £330,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fairfield and Howley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached20£233,000£253
Detached4£220,000£294
Terraced75£158,000£191
Flats29£110,000£181

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Fairfield and Howley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fairfield and Howley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185,750£79,500£124,250£96,250
2017£195,000£80,000£130,000£96,000
2018£216,000£89,500£154,500£110,000
2019£193,000£85,500£155,000£110,000
2020£240,000£87,125£148,000£110,250
2021£255,000£101,000£162,500£125,000
2022£288,000£105,000£231,000£145,000
2023£305,000£110,000£212,500£152,500
2024£224,000£102,500£207,000£142,250
2025£195,000£110,000£220,000£155,000
2026—£92,500£236,000£161,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fairfield and Howley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fairfield and Howley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197£141£159£118
2017£190£153£147£126
2018£169£158£176£131
2019£184£152£176£129
2020£224£155£199£137
2021£249£164£192£157
2022£290£171£201£174
2023£311£180£212£183
2024£257£186£230£175
2025£294£194£229£192
2026—£159£292£191
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fairfield and Howley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

All postcodes in Fairfield and Howley

WA13AH

Dalton Bank

WA12GQ

Castleton Drive

WA13QN

Algernon Street

WA12GS

Glossop Close

WA12JH

Cleeves Close

WA12JJ

Mason Street

WA12JX

Sutton Street

WA27RR

Venns Road

WA12JE

Percival Street

WA13AJ

Fairfield Street

WA27HB

Forshaw Street

WA12JN

Parr Street

WA13PZ

Marsh Street

WA12EP

St Katherines Way

WA12JB

Nora Street

WA12GN

Farrell Street

WA12EH

St Elphins Close

WA27QS

O'leary Street

WA12BN

Mersey Street

WA27RT

Ridgway Street

WA12DD

Wellington Street

WA12JD

Riverside Close

WA12GU

Hucklow Drive

WA12DN

Howley Lane

WA13QJ

Matthews Street

WA13AD

Kingsway North

WA27SR

Godfrey Street

WA27HG

Hardy Street

WA13QP

Algernon Street

WA13GJ

Claude Street

WA12HG

Vernon Street

WA13SY

Elmwood Avenue

WA27BS

Orford Lane

WA12GG

Holywell Drive

WA13BE

Manchester Road

WA12FZ

Farrell Street

WA13AN

Manchester Road

WA13AF

Manchester Road

WA13FW

Thorneycroft Drive

WA27RU

Gorsey Lane

WA12DZ

Howley Lane

WA12PD

Brick Street

WA27HF

Laira Street

WA27HE

Laira Street

WA27RZ

Gorsey Lane

WA12DT

Farrell Street

WA13RZ

Padgate Lane

WA12SZ

Church Street

WA13QQ

Fothergill Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.