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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

WA41BX

York Street

WA46BP

Gainsborough Road

WA46RB

Astley Close

WA46QP

Wilderspool Causeway

WA46QU

Cambrai Avenue

WA46RZ

Loushers Lane

WA46DB

Cranborne Avenue

WA46QF

Wilderspool Causeway

WA41AY

Old Road

WA46DD

Antony Road

WA41AW

Old Road

WA46AB

Causeway Avenue

WA41EP

Shrewsbury Street

WA46QY

Burgess Avenue

WA46ZD

River Road

WA46GA

Wedgwood Drive

WA46QL

Wilderspool Causeway

WA41EB

Park Avenue

WA41EW

St Marys Street

WA46PU

Wilderspool Causeway

WA41EX

Oldham Street

WA46AE

Adamson Street

WA46FT

Wetherby Avenue

WA41EL

St Marys Street

WA41ER

Oldham Street

WA46BU

Elgin Avenue

WA42RS

Common Lane

WA46BS

Gainsborough Road

WA41DZ

Park Avenue

WA46BG

Elphins Drive

WA41EG

Beech Grove

WA41ET

Clelland Street

WA46QN

Flers Avenue

WA42XJ

Clarke Avenue

WA46DA

Gainsborough Road

WA46BX

Silverdale Road

WA41BA

Grove Street

WA46FW

Wade Avenue

WA46BL

Gainsborough Road

WA46BE

Park Boulevard

WA46RP

Stafford Road

WA41EJ

Cedar Grove

WA46AQ

Chester Road

WA46AW

Arnside Grove

WA46AY

Derwent Road

WA46PZ

Priory Street

WA46BD

Irwell Road

WA41AB

Knutsford Road

WA42RW

Archer Avenue

WA46AZ

Derwent Road

WA46FP

Coleport Close

WA42RJ

Clarke Avenue

WA41DW

Slater Street

WA41DX

Knutsford Road

WA46DG

St John Avenue

WA46DF

Copeland Road

WA46BT

Silverdale Road

WA41EQ

Birch Grove

WA46QE

Wilderspool Causeway

WA46FZ

Elphins Drive

WA46DP

Elphins Drive

WA46DQ

Boswell Avenue

WA41AX

Pear Tree Place

WA41EH

Maple Grove

WA46QD

Central Avenue

WA41EY

Cumberland Street

WA46DN

Loushers Lane

WA42RD

Loushers Lane

WA46AL

Manx Road

WA41DN

Slater Street

WA41BD

Miller Street

WA41DR

Beatrice Street

WA46RN

Greenalls Avenue

WA41AJ

Knutsford Road

Data Sources

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