Postcode WA1 3QS 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 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Twiggeries.
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.
Fairfield & Howley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 114.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.6% 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 per household in Fairfield & Howley is £38,050 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 164 ft away from WA1 3QS.
Fairfield & Howley near WA1 3QS 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Warrington Central | N/A | Walking directions to Warrington Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Twiggeries | Large | Walking directions to The Twiggeries |
| 0.2 mi | Saint Elphin's Park | Medium | Walking directions to Saint Elphin's Park |
| 0.3 mi | Saint Peter's Park | Small | Walking directions to Saint Peter's Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £233,000 | £253 |
| Detached | 4 | £220,000 | £294 |
| Terraced | 75 | £158,000 | £191 |
| Flats | 29 | £110,000 | £181 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA1 3QS.
In the WA1 3QS postcode area, located within Fairfield & Howley, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA1 3QS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Select & Save | 178 Manchester Road, Warrington, WA1 3AP | Walking directions to Select & Save |
| 0.2 mi | Boriva Trade Ltd | Marsh House Lane, Warrington, WA1 3QY | Walking directions to Boriva Trade Ltd |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Church Street, Warrington, WA1 2TN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | 100 Church Street, Warrington, WA1 2TN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Wisla Polish Store | 145 Orford Lane, Warrington, WA2 7AZ | Walking directions to Wisla Polish Store |
Annual council tax rates for Warrington district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WA1 3QS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jean Flaherty
Fairfield & Howley - Elected 2 May 2024
Sagheer Zaman
Fairfield & Howley - Elected 2 May 2024
Tony Higgins
Fairfield & Howley - Elected 2 May 2024
Charlotte Nichols
Warrington North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA1 3QS 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.
The median sale price around WA1 3QS in Fairfield & Howley is £150,000 (about £196 per square foot) based on 128 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to WA1 3QS, including St Elphin's (Fairfield) CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School (Good), St Benedict's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA1 3QS is Warrington Central, about 1,045 m away.
WA1 3QS 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).
The Member of Parliament for Warrington North covering WA1 3QS 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).
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.