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WA1 2EG

College Close

Fairfield and Howley

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Detailed insights for WA1 2EG

Overview

Postcode WA1 2EG is located in an urban city, within the Fairfield and Howley ward of Warrington in the North West region, and forms part of the Fairfield & Howley area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 114.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fairfield & Howley is £38,050 per year. The nearest station is Warrington Central, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Twiggeries.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
59.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

9/10

Fairfield & Howley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,543 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Fairfield & Howley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 114.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

59.2%

Approximately 59.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Fairfield & Howley is £38,050 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 257 ft away from WA1 2EG.

Flood risk

Low

Fairfield & Howley near WA1 2EG 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA1 2EG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Warrington Central

N/A

Walking directions to Warrington Central

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA1 2EG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miThe TwiggeriesLargeWalking directions to The Twiggeries
0.1 miSaint Elphin's ParkMediumWalking directions to Saint Elphin's Park
0.4 miSaint Peter's ParkSmallWalking directions to Saint Peter's Park

Area Profile

Population
249
Population density
4,159.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.91(+82%)
Public order
12.62(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.62(-46%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.01(0%)
Other theft
6.01(-9%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
203
81.2%
Other White
37
14.8%
Indian
3
1.2%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.2%
Other
3
1.2%
Total population: 250

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
52
26.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
45
22.96%
Level 4+ (Degree)
33
16.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
15.82%
Level 3 (A level)
22
11.22%
Total 16+ residents: 196

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
45
34.62%
Other social rented
32
24.62%
Owns outright
18
13.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
13.08%
Owns with a mortgage
16
12.31%
Total households: 130

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA1 2EG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA1 2EG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Mar 202635, College Close, Warrington, WA1 2EGFlatsLeasehold£115,000
21 Mar 2025124, St Katherines Way, Warrington, WA1 2ESFlatsLeasehold£60,000
14 Feb 202534, Manchester Road, Warrington, WA1 3AFTerracedLeasehold£136,000
17 Oct 202522, Whalley Street, Warrington, WA1 3AQTerracedLeasehold£140,000
12 Aug 20252, Whalley Street, Warrington, WA1 3AQTerracedLeasehold£155,000

Schools

In the WA1 2EG postcode area, located within Fairfield & Howley, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.5 miPrimaryOakwood Avenue Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Benedict's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA1 2EG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA1 2EG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury'sChurch Street, Warrington, WA1 2TNWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miSainsbury's100 Church Street, Warrington, WA1 2TNWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miFarmfoodsGeneral Street, Warrington, WA1 2TAWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.3 miSelect & Save178 Manchester Road, Warrington, WA1 3APWalking directions to Select & Save
0.3 miLidlFennel Street, Warrington, WA1 2PAWalking directions to Lidl

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 2EG, 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)Fairfield & HowleyE02002606
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Warrington 017AE01012479
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA1 2EG

Is WA1 2EG (Fairfield & Howley) safe?

The area around WA1 2EG records about 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near WA1 2EG?

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

What schools are near WA1 2EG?

There are 13 schools close to WA1 2EG, including St Elphin's (Fairfield) CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School (Good), Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School (Good) and St Benedict's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA1 2EG?

The closest station to WA1 2EG is Warrington Central, about 947 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA1 2EG?

WA1 2EG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,543 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA1 2EG (Fairfield & Howley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Warrington North covering WA1 2EG 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.