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About

Latchford is a residential district situated on the southern bank of the Manchester Ship Canal, directly across from Warrington town centre. The area is characterised by a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, alongside more modern developments. Its proximity to the canal and the River Mersey defines much of its geography, with several bridges providing key connections to the north side of the town. Local amenities are concentrated along Church Street and Knutsford Road, serving the community's everyday needs.

The area is notable for the Latchford Locks, a major feature of the canal system where vessels are raised or lowered between different water levels. This industrial heritage is balanced by green spaces such as Latchford Recreation Ground. The district functions as a practical residential zone for the town, with good transport links via the A50 road and local bus routes facilitating movement in and around Warrington.

Area overview

On average Latchford has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Latchford is £43,240 per year. There are 5 schools in Latchford: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Latchford is home to around 9,664 people, with a population density of about 3,914.8 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
25.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Latchford Population
9,664
Population density
3,914.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.08(+18%)
Public order
8.59(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.86(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.42(-64%)
Other theft
5.48(-17%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,295
85.83%
Other White
674
6.97%
Other Asian
108
1.12%
Other
78
0.81%
Indian
71
0.73%
Total population: 9,664

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,885
24.7%
No qualifications
1,551
20.32%
Level 3 (A level)
1,404
18.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,276
16.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
882
11.56%
Total 16+ residents: 7,631

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,286
29.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
958
21.81%
Owns outright
815
18.55%
Other social rented
640
14.57%
Social rents from council
525
11.95%
Total households: 4,393

Property prices in Latchford

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Latchford area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £534,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Latchford 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£350,000
Flats25£120,000
Semi-Detached34£187,000
Terraced30£177,500

10 years median price trend in Latchford

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

All postcodes in Latchford

WA41SD

Garnett Avenue

WA41DT

Richmond Street

WA41QA

Kingsway South

WA41LS

Kingsway South

WA41UD

Richmond Avenue

WA41TJ

Moniven Close

WA41RJ

Bridge Avenue

WA41SZ

Mort Avenue

WA41TS

Reynolds Street

WA41NG

Thelwall Lane

WA41UT

Kingsway South

WA41PG

Latchford Street

WA41AF

Ash Acre Meadows

WA41NB

Dover Road

WA41QJ

Westy Lane

WA41SS

Brook Avenue

WA41JL

Grammar School Road

WA41TR

Newman Street

WA41QD

Starkey Grove

WA41LB

Station Road Industrial Estate

WA41QT

Kingsway South

WA41TW

Reynolds Street

WA41DL

Clearwater Quays

WA41LZ

Sandhurst Street

WA41AE

Westy Lane

WA42RJ

Clarke Avenue

WA41JB

Prescott Street

WA41QN

Stringer Crescent

WA42RG

Secker Avenue

WA42RL

Westbrook Avenue

WA41GL

Adamson Close

WA41HX

Frederick Street

WA41TT

Reynolds Street

WA41UB

Marsden Avenue

WA41JJ

Knutsford Road

WA41HT

Wash Lane

WA41XG

Henshall Avenue

WA41RT

Barrymore Avenue

WA41NE

Denver Road

WA41JP

The Old Quays

WA41DD

Station Road

WA41QG

Rock Road

WA41LQ

Kingsway South

WA41TY

Reynolds Street

WA41SE

Timperley Avenue

WA41UR

Broadbent Avenue

WA41AA

Ash Acre Meadows

WA42RD

Loushers Lane

WA41HU

Sandhill Terrace

WA41RB

Simkin Avenue

WA41AS

Nook Lane

WA41SL

Bryant Avenue

WA41NZ

Pichael Nook

WA41RE

Tinsley Street

WA41XA

Richmond Avenue

WA41SR

Davenport Avenue

WA42RF

Loushers Lane

WA41SX

Pigot Place

WA41PA

Nook Lane

WA41SY

Mersey Walk

WA41ST

Bridge Avenue East

WA41UH

Marsden Avenue

WA41TP

Poachers Lane

WA41XD

Banks Crescent

WA41QL

Grange Avenue

WA41QH

Grange Avenue

WA41TH

Victoria Gardens

WA41HN

Knutsford Road

WA41TQ

Telford Close

WA42XJ

Clarke Avenue

WA41LU

Thelwall Lane

WA41PF

Selkirk Avenue

WA41NA

Thelwall Lane

WA41PW

Longdin Street

WA41PT

Broadbent Avenue

WA41PQ

Ashfield Gardens

WA41DF

Station Road

WA41GP

Hamilton Close

WA41SA

Barrymore Avenue

WA41UW

Broadbent Avenue

WA41RZ

Shelley Grove

WA41GN

Fulton Close

WA41LX

Charlton Street

WA41JT

Station Road

WA41SG

Morris Avenue

WA41GH

Waterfront Drive

WA41JG

Raddon Place

WA42XL

Minerva Close

WA41RN

Moorside

WA41XE

Whitley Avenue

WA41QY

Westy Lane

WA41XH

Kingsway South

WA42RT

Wash Lane

WA41RY

Worsley Avenue

WA42GU

Station Road

WA41UZ

Richmond Avenue

WA41PR

Reynolds Street

WA42GX

Station Road

WA41JH

Knutsford Road

WA41AD

Ottawa Gardens

Data Sources

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