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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Latchford West is £211,500 (around £249 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £164,625 and £270,000. There are 1 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

Median price: £211,500
Price per sq ft: £249
Sales (last 12 months): 104
Typical range (middle 50%): £165K – £270K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £211,500 (about £249 per square foot) in Latchford West area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £425,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Latchford West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£290,000£288
Semi-Detached53£253,000£274
Terraced33£172,500£205
Flats13£126,500£203

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Latchford West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Latchford West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016—£111,155£173,000£107,000
2017£296,500£99,000£179,000£114,000
2018£340,000£104,500£177,500£115,000
2019£289,995£142,000£194,000£123,000
2020£282,000£132,000£200,000£138,500
2021£345,000£108,500£222,500£128,500
2022£353,000£127,000£237,500£155,000
2023£375,000£141,950£239,975£145,000
2024£434,975£150,000£245,000£142,000
2025£290,000£130,000£260,000£164,500
2026£350,000£143,000£249,998£175,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Latchford West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Latchford West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016—£158£184£124
2017£254£175£193£129
2018£241£160£181£133
2019£288£231£213£144
2020£288£147£227£157
2021£272£149£244£163
2022£335£179£273£179
2023£331£220£268£183
2024£357£232£263£199
2025£315£203£285£195
2026£184£192£266£199
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Latchford West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Latchford West in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Warrington district.

Band A£1,632
Band B£1,904
Band C£2,176
Band D£2,448
Band E£2,992
Band F£3,535
Band G£4,079
Band H£4,895

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Latchford West ward.

Local councillors

Denis James Thomas Matthews

Latchford West - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Maureen McLaughlin

Latchford West - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party