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Fairfield & Howley

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About

Fairfield & Howley sits on the western bank of the River Mersey, directly across from Warrington's main town centre. The area is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. It contains several local shops and pubs catering to the immediate community, with Howley Park providing a central green space for recreation.

The district is defined by its riverfront, where the cantilevered Howley Footbridge provides a pedestrian link to the town. The area includes the former Howley Hall estate grounds, with some historic structures still present. Industrial heritage is visible in the remaining mill buildings and the large railway viaduct that crosses the neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Fairfield & Howley has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Fairfield & Howley is £38,050 per year. There are 3 schools in Fairfield & Howley: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Fairfield & Howley is home to around 11,288 people, with a population density of about 4,133.0 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
18.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Fairfield & Howley Population
11,288
Population density
4,133 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.24(+43%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.57(-47%)
Public order
9.21(-9%)
Shoplifting
7.71(+33%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.64(-26%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,522
75.5%
Other White
1,524
13.5%
Indian
209
1.85%
Pakistani
174
1.54%
Other
170
1.51%
Total population: 11,287

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,542
27.34%
No qualifications
1,786
19.21%
Level 3 (A level)
1,513
16.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,386
14.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,106
11.89%
Total 16+ residents: 9,299

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,982
36.15%
Owns with a mortgage
1,210
22.07%
Owns outright
1,007
18.37%
Other social rented
756
13.79%
Social rents from council
316
5.76%
Total households: 5,483

Property prices in Fairfield & Howley

Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £148,000 in Fairfield & Howley area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £470,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Fairfield & 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 & Howley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached24£205,000
Terraced79£150,000
Flats28£105,500
Detached8£225,000

10 years median price trend in Fairfield & Howley

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

All postcodes in Fairfield & Howley

WA13FW

Thorneycroft Drive

WA41HA

Clelland Street

WA12BN

Mersey Street

WA12FU

Howley Meadows

WA46FS

Doulton Close

WA13AF

Manchester Road

WA27HE

Laira Street

WA46QW

Kemmel Avenue

WA12TL

Church Street

WA27BE

Orford Lane

WA13QA

Marsh Street

WA41EW

St Marys Street

WA41BX

York Street

WA41AP

Old Road

WA12DE

Gibson Street

WA41BG

Hewitt Street

WA46ZE

River Road

WA27PJ

Longford Street

WA46PX

Wilderspool Causeway

WA13QG

Willis Street

WA41HF

Shrewsbury Street

WA27AZ

Orford Lane

WA41BE

Clifton Street

WA46DN

Loushers Lane

WA41AH

Old Road

WA13RA

Conway Walk

WA41DU

Knutsford Road

WA13AT

Glazebrook Street

WA46RP

Stafford Road

WA12EG

College Close

WA41BW

Marbury Street

WA41BN

St Mary's Street

WA41DA

Carol Street

WA27HA

Leonard Street

WA41DR

Beatrice Street

WA12GL

Mersey Street

WA46QP

Wilderspool Causeway

WA46LB

Wilderspool Causeway

WA13AB

Manchester Road

WA46PY

Fletcher Street

WA41BZ

Lord Street

WA41ET

Clelland Street

WA27AU

Earl Street

WA12PD

Brick Street

WA12DT

Farrell Street

WA12ER

St Katherines Way

WA12TE

Orchard Street

WA13RU

Padgate Lane

WA13GF

Fairfield Street

WA46FW

Wade Avenue

WA13RS

Padgate Lane

WA46RZ

Loushers Lane

WA12EJ

Ellesmere Street

WA12TD

Victoria Street

WA13AW

Helsby Street

WA12TH

Church Street

WA13BA

Stephen Street

WA41EJ

Cedar Grove

WA41EX

Oldham Street

WA27BX

Forster Street

WA41EP

Shrewsbury Street

WA12DB

Wellington Street

WA41EL

St Marys Street

WA46BL

Gainsborough Road

WA13QB

Marsh House Lane

WA46RX

Loushers Lane

WA27DY

Rylands Drive

WA12EE

Farrell Street

WA41AX

Pear Tree Place

WA13QR

Hume Street

WA12JG

Nora Street

WA46FP

Coleport Close

WA13AJ

Fairfield Street

WA13AG

Morley Street

WA46BE

Park Boulevard

WA12BE

Dutton Court

WA12JD

Riverside Close

WA13QT

Hume Street

WA41AG

Knutsford Road

WA41DX

Knutsford Road

WA46GA

Wedgwood Drive

WA12SS

Church Street

WA41AU

Knutsford Road

WA41DB

St Marys Court

WA13QU

Marsh House Lane

WA27EP

Carrington Walk

WA13GN

Robson Grove

WA27BA

Orford Lane

WA41EF

Ash Grove

WA12JR

Fairclough Avenue

WA46QU

Cambrai Avenue

WA13QH

Ford Street

WA41DQ

Knutsford Road

WA41BP

Enville Street

WA27EG

Battersby Lane

WA13AP

Manchester Road

WA13FY

Sidings Court

WA13RL

Ford Street

WA27EY

Battersby Lane

WA12DQ

Wharf Street

Data Sources

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