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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

WA41UN

Whitley Avenue

WA42RR

Wash Lane

WA41UA

Reynolds Street

WA41RS

Budworth Avenue

WA41LF

Grammar School Court

Data Sources

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