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Latchford West

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About

Latchford West is a residential ward situated on the southern bank of the River Mersey, directly across from Warrington town centre. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war and older terraced housing, with local amenities concentrated along the main thoroughfares. Its proximity to the river and several large retail parks provides a distinct economic and geographical context, separate from the central business district.

The ward includes the neighbourhood of Whitecross, known for its community-focused facilities. A notable local landmark is the swing bridge at Knutsford Road, a functional piece of infrastructure that connects the area across the Manchester Ship Canal. Green spaces are provided by the linear parkland following the canal towpath, offering recreational routes along the waterway.

Area overview

On average Latchford West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Latchford West is £39,335 per year. There are 3 schools in Latchford West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Latchford West is home to around 7,537 people, with a population density of about 3,418.9 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
10.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Latchford West Population
7,537
Population density
3,418.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.91(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.08(-44%)
Public order
9.55(-6%)
Vehicle crime
7.56(+26%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.97(-34%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,553
86.94%
Other White
490
6.5%
Pakistani
57
0.76%
Indian
53
0.7%
Other
51
0.68%
Total population: 7,537

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,787
27.62%
No qualifications
1,234
19.07%
Level 3 (A level)
1,109
17.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
944
14.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
735
11.36%
Total 16+ residents: 6,470

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,252
34.01%
Owns with a mortgage
972
26.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
916
24.88%
Other social rented
280
7.61%
Social rents from council
146
3.97%
Total households: 3,681

Property prices in Latchford West

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Latchford West area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £470,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Latchford West 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 Latchford West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats15£130,000
Terraced36£164,500
Detached6£305,000
Semi-Detached52£260,000

10 years median price trend in Latchford West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Latchford West.

All postcodes in Latchford West

WA41BW

Marbury Street

WA46QA

Wilderspool Causeway

WA41AP

Old Road

WA46BN

Gainsborough Road

WA41ED

Evans Place

WA41BS

New Road

WA41AG

Knutsford Road

WA42RF

Loushers Lane

WA46AN

Wordsworth Avenue

WA46AP

Greeba Avenue

WA46AX

Irwell Road

WA46RU

Wilderspool Causeway

WA41BQ

Hughes Street

WA42XN

Minerva Close

WA41AT

Old Road

WA41BE

Clifton Street

WA46RX

Loushers Lane

WA46AD

Chester Road

WA41DU

Knutsford Road

WA41AU

Knutsford Road

WA41EE

Myrtle Grove

WA46HL

Greenall's Avenue

WA41HB

Cumberland Street

WA42RR

Wash Lane

WA41EU

Shrewsbury Street

WA46LA

Wilderspool Causeway

WA41BY

New Road

WA46QW

Kemmel Avenue

WA46BZ

Gainsborough Road

WA46BY

Silverdale Road

WA46DJ

Landseer Avenue

WA46AA

Dunlop Street

WA41EA

Hawthorne Grove

WA46DH

Landseer Avenue

WA46RJ

Greenalls Avenue

WA41AZ

Knutsford Road

WA42XL

Minerva Close

WA46AG

Wallis Street

WA46PS

Wilderspool Causeway

WA46DU

Elphins Drive

WA41HD

Oxford Street

WA46RA

Astley Close

WA42RP

Latchford West

WA42RL

Westbrook Avenue

WA46RT

China Lane

WA41BB

Barry Street

WA46AU

Rydal Avenue

WA46DE

Cranborne Avenue

WA41BZ

Lord Street

WA46QJ

Menin Avenue

WA41HE

Surrey Street

WA42RN

Pearson Avenue

WA46AR

Chester Road

WA46BA

Irwell Road

WA46PY

Fletcher Street

WA41BT

Kent Street

WA46RF

Latchford West

WA41BJ

St Marys Street

WA46DW

Latchford West

WA46FY

Crownford Crescent

WA46NN

Coopers Place

WA41DJ

Carol Street

WA46QR

Irwell Road

WA46DL

Boswell Avenue

WA46RL

Wilderspool Crescent

WA41BN

St Mary's Street

WA41HF

Shrewsbury Street

WA41BU

Canterbury Street

WA41EF

Ash Grove

WA46BW

Gainsborough Road

WA46ZE

River Road

WA46BQ

Waters Edge

WA41BH

St Marys Street

WA42ZD

Emberton Close

WA46QT

Wilderspool Causeway

WA46QQ

Causeway Avenue

WA46AT

Rydal Avenue

WA46RS

Wilderspool Causeway

WA46AH

Sulby Avenue

WA46AJ

Manx Road

WA46RD

Loushers Lane

WA46RW

Eagle Mount

WA41DB

St Marys Court

WA46LB

Wilderspool Causeway

WA41DQ

Knutsford Road

WA41DP

Florence Street

WA46AF

Hillberry Crescent

WA41DA

Carol Street

WA46BJ

Gainsborough Road

WA41DY

Beatrice Street

WA46FS

Doulton Close

WA41AH

Old Road

WA41BP

Enville Street

WA41HA

Clelland Street

WA46PX

Wilderspool Causeway

WA41BG

Hewitt Street

WA46QZ

Burgess Avenue

WA41ES

Oldham Street

WA41EZ

Cumberland Street

WA46BB

Irwell Road

Data Sources

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