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Houghton Green & Fearnhead

About

Houghton Green & Fearnhead is a residential area located in the northern part of Warrington, Cheshire. The area is primarily made up of suburban housing, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It is well-connected to the town centre and nearby motorways, including the M62 and M6, making it a practical location for commuters. Local amenities include schools, parks, and small retail outlets, catering to everyday needs.

The area features green spaces such as Houghton Green Park and Fearnhead Cross Park, providing recreational opportunities for residents. Fearnhead also has a small shopping precinct with convenience stores and takeaways. While predominantly residential, the area is close to industrial and business zones, including the Omega South employment site. Public transport links, including bus routes, offer access to Warrington town centre and surrounding areas.

Area overview

On average Houghton Green & Fearnhead has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Houghton Green & Fearnhead is £43,500 per year. There are 2 schools in Houghton Green & Fearnhead: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Houghton Green & Fearnhead Population

8,046

Population density

2,942.2 per km²

Demographics

British

7,520

93.45%

Other White

203

2.52%

Irish

0.97%

Chinese

0.47%

Indian

0.37%

Total population: 8,047

Housing

Owns outright

1,561

44.46%

Owns with a mortgage

1,176

33.49%

Other social rented

358

10.2%

Private landlord or letting agency

291

8.29%

Other forms of private rent

1.59%

Total households: 3,511

Property prices in Houghton Green & Fearnhead

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Houghton Green & Fearnhead area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £425,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Houghton Green & Fearnhead over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	30	£301,250	£225,250	£287,750	£337,500	£395,000
Flats	1	£124,000	£124,000	£124,000	£124,000	£124,000
Semi-Detached	46	£225,000	£156,750	£182,500	£260,000	£312,500
Terraced	13	£180,000	£145,800	£165,000	£199,950	£215,000

10 years median price trend in Houghton Green & Fearnhead

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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