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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 95 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
95
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
52.71(+42%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.3(-50%)
Public order
8.59(-15%)
Shoplifting
8.15(+43%)
Drugs
6.73(+78%)
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 136 recent sales, the median property price is £142,000 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
Detached5£250,000
Flats30£105,500
Semi-Detached21£210,000
Terraced80£145,250

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

WA13AX

Helsby Street

WA27HE

Laira Street

WA41DA

Carol Street

WA41ER

Oldham Street

WA46LA

Wilderspool Causeway

WA12HF

Vernon Street

WA12JW

Harbord Street

WA13GH

Harrison Close

WA27DB

Rylands Drive

WA27EZ

Dickenson Street

WA46PS

Wilderspool Causeway

WA12JT

Lord Nelson Street

WA27EF

Redfearn Walk

WA46QW

Kemmel Avenue

WA12BW

Hall Street

WA13FX

Weavers Fold

WA13QE

Willis Street

WA41ES

Oldham Street

WA12ET

St Elphins Close

WA13GJ

Claude Street

WA13QN

Algernon Street

WA41BB

Barry Street

WA41BE

Clifton Street

WA41DX

Knutsford Road

WA41EX

Oldham Street

WA13BA

Stephen Street

WA13BG

Manchester Road

WA13QH

Ford Street

WA46BE

Park Boulevard

WA12PD

Brick Street

WA12TA

School Brow

WA13AP

Manchester Road

WA13RS

Padgate Lane

WA41HD

Oxford Street

WA46FS

Doulton Close

WA46QF

Wilderspool Causeway

WA12BX

Hall Street

WA12DB

Wellington Street

WA13QJ

Matthews Street

WA27BE

Orford Lane

WA27EU

Battersby Lane

WA13RN

Padgate Lane

WA27AZ

Orford Lane

WA41BW

Marbury Street

WA41ED

Evans Place

WA41HE

Surrey Street

WA12JP

Parr Street

WA41BD

Miller Street

WA12FZ

Farrell Street

WA13QA

Marsh Street

WA27AR

Orford Lane

WA41EQ

Birch Grove

WA46FT

Wetherby Avenue

WA13AG

Morley Street

WA13AH

Dalton Bank

WA27EX

Battersby Lane

WA41AY

Old Road

WA12JG

Nora Street

WA27EQ

Houghton Avenue

WA41BY

New Road

WA41EE

Myrtle Grove

WA46RS

Wilderspool Causeway

Data Sources

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