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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

WA27ES

Kiveton Walk

WA41BA

Grove Street

WA12JB

Nora Street

WA12TN

Church Street

WA12GE

Holywell Drive

WA41AT

Old Road

WA46QT

Wilderspool Causeway

WA13QN

Algernon Street

WA46AB

Causeway Avenue

WA41BY

New Road

WA13BB

Arnold Street

WA41BB

Barry Street

WA12DJ

Howley Lane

WA12EH

St Elphins Close

WA46RS

Wilderspool Causeway

WA12JH

Cleeves Close

WA12JJ

Mason Street

WA27DT

Firth Boulevard

WA13BE

Manchester Road

WA41HB

Cumberland Street

WA46QA

Wilderspool Causeway

WA41EE

Myrtle Grove

WA46PU

Wilderspool Causeway

WA12LD

Spires View

WA13AY

Wood Street

WA13AX

Helsby Street

WA12SX

Church Street

WA12TF

Church Street

WA41HE

Surrey Street

WA12DA

Wellington Street

WA41DZ

Park Avenue

WA41DP

Florence Street

WA41EH

Maple Grove

WA27GL

Greenings Court

WA46RW

Eagle Mount

WA12JW

Harbord Street

WA12GF

Pinders Farm Drive

WA13AD

Kingsway North

WA46QL

Wilderspool Causeway

WA12JX

Sutton Street

WA12BW

Hall Street

WA13AH

Dalton Bank

WA27BH

Earl Street

WA41DW

Slater Street

WA46QE

Wilderspool Causeway

WA41BD

Miller Street

WA13QE

Willis Street

WA13QJ

Matthews Street

WA41DY

Beatrice Street

WA12HT

Wharf Street

WA46FY

Crownford Crescent

WA41ED

Evans Place

WA27AR

Orford Lane

WA46RT

China Lane

WA12EP

St Katherines Way

WA46QD

Central Avenue

WA12HD

Howley Lane

WA41AY

Old Road

WA13RX

Padgate Lane

WA12SZ

Church Street

WA41EG

Beech Grove

WA41BQ

Hughes Street

Data Sources

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