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WA1 2DN

Howley Lane

Fairfield and Howley

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Detailed insights for WA1 2DN

Overview

Postcode WA1 2DN is located in an urban city, within the Fairfield and Howley ward of Warrington in the North West region, and forms part of the Padgate & Paddington area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Padgate & Paddington is £49,351 per year. The nearest station is Warrington Central, about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Victoria Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Padgate & Paddington has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,658 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Padgate & Paddington has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2%

Approximately 2.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Padgate & Paddington is £49,351 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA1 2DN.

Flood risk

Low

Padgate & Paddington near WA1 2DN has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Warrington Central located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA1 2DN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Warrington Central

N/A

Walking directions to Warrington Central

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA1 2DN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miVictoria ParkLargeWalking directions to Victoria Park
0.3 miThe TwiggeriesLargeWalking directions to The Twiggeries
0.3 miSaint Elphin's ParkMediumWalking directions to Saint Elphin's Park

Area Profile

Population
388
Population density
4,312.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.96(-22%)
Vehicle crime
4.52(-25%)
Shoplifting
4.07(-30%)
Public order
3.62(-64%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.62(-60%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
339
87.37%
Other Asian
10
2.58%
Other White
8
2.06%
Indian
6
1.55%
Bangladeshi
5
1.29%
Total population: 388

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
113
40.65%
Level 3 (A level)
74
26.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
14.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
6.83%
Apprenticeship
14
5.04%
Total 16+ residents: 278

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
115
76.16%
Owns outright
23
15.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
6.62%
Other social rented
3
1.99%
Total households: 151

Property prices in Fairfield and Howley

Median price£150,000
Price per sq ft£196
Sales (last 12 months)128
Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £201K

Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £196 per square foot) in Fairfield and Howley area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,000 up to £330,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fairfield and Howley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached20£233,000£253
Detached4£220,000£294
Terraced75£158,000£191
Flats29£110,000£181

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Fairfield and Howley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fairfield and Howley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185,750£79,500£124,250£96,250
2017£195,000£80,000£130,000£96,000
2018£216,000£89,500£154,500£110,000
2019£193,000£85,500£155,000£110,000
2020£240,000£87,125£148,000£110,250
2021£255,000£101,000£162,500£125,000
2022£288,000£105,000£231,000£145,000
2023£305,000£110,000£212,500£152,500
2024£224,000£102,500£207,000£142,250
2025£195,000£110,000£220,000£155,000
2026£92,500£236,000£161,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fairfield and Howley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fairfield and Howley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197£141£159£118
2017£190£153£147£126
2018£169£158£176£131
2019£184£152£176£129
2020£224£155£199£137
2021£249£164£192£157
2022£290£171£201£174
2023£311£180£212£183
2024£257£186£230£175
2025£294£194£229£192
2026£159£292£191
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fairfield and Howley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Fairfield and Howley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA1 2DN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA1 2DN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Jan 202628, Grindleford Place, Warrington, WA1 2GTSemi-DetachedLeasehold£242,000
10 Apr 2025Oak Lea, Howley Lane, Warrington, WA1 2DJSemi-DetachedFreehold£320,000
30 Sept 202538, Kerridge Drive, Warrington, WA1 2GWFlatsLeasehold£135,000
11 Jul 202574, Kerridge Drive, Warrington, WA1 2GWDetachedLeasehold£270,000
28 Mar 202578, Kerridge Drive, Warrington, WA1 2GWTerracedLeasehold£228,000

Schools

In the WA1 2DN postcode area, located within Padgate & Paddington, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA1 2DN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Elphin's (Fairfield) CofE Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryCardinal Newman Catholic High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Augustine's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA1 2DN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA1 2DN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miSainsbury's100 Church Street, Warrington, WA1 2TNWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.4 miSainsbury'sChurch Street, Warrington, WA1 2TNWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.4 miSelect & Save178 Manchester Road, Warrington, WA1 3APWalking directions to Select & Save
0.4 miCo-op Food278 Knutsford Road, Warrington, WA4 1AZWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 miFarmfoodsGeneral Street, Warrington, WA1 2TAWalking directions to Farmfoods

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Warrington district (2025-26).

Band A£1,521
Band B£1,774
Band C£2,028
Band D£2,281
Band E£2,788
Band F£3,295
Band G£3,802
Band H£4,563

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WA1 2DN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jean Flaherty

Fairfield & Howley - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Sagheer Zaman

Fairfield & Howley - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Tony Higgins

Fairfield & Howley - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Charlotte Nichols

Warrington North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWarringtonE06000007
Parliamentary ConstituencyWarrington NorthE14001564
ParishWarrington, unparished areaE43000007
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Padgate & PaddingtonE02002601
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Warrington 012AE01012478
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1986-07-01

Frequently asked questions about WA1 2DN

Is WA1 2DN (Padgate & Paddington) safe?

The area around WA1 2DN records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near WA1 2DN?

The median sale price around WA1 2DN in Padgate & Paddington is £150,000 (about £196 per square foot) based on 128 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA1 2DN?

There are 13 schools close to WA1 2DN, including St Elphin's (Fairfield) CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School (Good), Cardinal Newman Catholic High School (Good) and St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA1 2DN?

The closest station to WA1 2DN is Warrington Central, about 1,287 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA1 2DN?

WA1 2DN scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,658 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA1 2DN (Padgate & Paddington) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Warrington North covering WA1 2DN is Charlotte Nichols (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Jean Flaherty (Labour Party), Sagheer Zaman (Labour Party) and Tony Higgins (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.