Postcode WA1 2SZ 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 124.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Fairfield & Howley is £38,700 per year. The nearest station is Warrington Central located about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Saint Elphin's Park.
Fairfield & Howley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,867 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Fairfield & Howley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 124.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 45.0% 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.
The average income of residents in Fairfield & Howley is £38,700 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 259 ft away from WA1 2SZ.
Fairfield & Howley near WA1 2SZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Warrington Central located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Warrington Central | N/A | Walking directions to Warrington Central |
| 0.8 mi | Warrington Bank Quay | N/A | Walking directions to Warrington Bank Quay |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Saint Elphin's Park | Medium | Walking directions to Saint Elphin's Park |
| 0.4 mi | Saint Peter's Park | Small | Walking directions to Saint Peter's Park |
| 0.4 mi | Marshall Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Marshall Gardens |
Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 in Fairfield and Howley area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £330,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £200,000 |
| Flats | 44 | £109,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £215,000 |
| Terraced | 80 | £155,000 |
10 year median price trend in Fairfield and Howley
In the WA1 2SZ postcode area, located within Fairfield & Howley, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA1 2SZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Fennel Street, Warrington, WA1 2PA | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | 100 Church Street, Warrington, WA1 2TN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.1 mi | Farmfoods | General Street, Warrington, WA1 2TA | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Vcielka Maja Slovakian Grocery | 86 Buttermarket Street, Warrington, WA1 2NZ | Walking directions to Vcielka Maja Slovakian Grocery |
| 0.2 mi | Kraków Polski Sklep | 101 Buttermarket Street, Warrington, WA1 2NL | Walking directions to Kraków Polski Sklep |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.