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WA1 3RF

Manchester Road

Fairfield and Howley

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Detailed insights for WA1 3RF

Overview

Postcode WA1 3RF 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 Padgate, about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Twiggeries.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
30.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

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

30.5%

Approximately 30.5% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 9 ft away from WA1 3RF.

Flood risk

No risk

Padgate & Paddington near WA1 3RF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

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

Nearby public transport stations for WA1 3RF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Padgate

N/A

Walking directions to Padgate

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA1 3RF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miThe TwiggeriesLargeWalking directions to The Twiggeries
0.5 miWesty WoodsLargeWalking directions to Westy Woods
0.3 miBruche ParkMediumWalking directions to Bruche Park

Area Profile

Population
339
Population density
5,687.9 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
316
92.94%
Other White
7
2.06%
African
4
1.18%
Other Asian
3
0.88%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
0.88%
Total population: 340

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
65
24.44%
No qualifications
58
21.8%
Level 4+ (Degree)
52
19.55%
Level 3 (A level)
43
16.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
14.29%
Total 16+ residents: 266

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
39
29.77%
Other social rented
33
25.19%
Owns outright
24
18.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
18.32%
Social rents from council
7
5.34%
Total households: 131

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 3RF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA1 3RF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 May 202623, Alexandra Street, Warrington, WA1 3SETerracedFreehold£247,500
13 Nov 202524, Alexandra Street, Warrington, WA1 3SETerracedLeasehold£225,000
13 Nov 202524, Alexandra Street, Warrington, WA1 3SETerracedFreehold£225,000
31 Jul 202530, Alexandra Street, Warrington, WA1 3SETerracedLeasehold£225,000
13 Jun 202515, Alexandra Street, Warrington, WA1 3SETerracedFreehold£185,000

Schools

In the WA1 3RF postcode area, located within Padgate & Paddington, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA1 3RF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryOakwood Avenue Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Elphin's (Fairfield) CofE Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Oswald's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA1 3RF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA1 3RF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressManchester Road, Warrington, WA1 3NJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miNisa178-186 Padgate Lane, Warrington, WA1 3SPWalking directions to Nisa
0.3 miBoriva Trade LtdMarsh House Lane, Warrington, WA1 3QYWalking directions to Boriva Trade Ltd
0.3 miSelect & Save178 Manchester Road, Warrington, WA1 3APWalking directions to Select & Save
0.4 miBest-one267 Padgate Lane, Padgate, Warrington, WA1 3LBWalking directions to Best-one

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 3RF, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA1 3RF

Is WA1 3RF (Padgate & Paddington) safe?

The area around WA1 3RF 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 3RF?

The median sale price around WA1 3RF 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 3RF?

There are 12 schools close to WA1 3RF, including Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School (Good), St Elphin's (Fairfield) CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School (Good) and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA1 3RF?

The closest station to WA1 3RF is Padgate, about 1,344 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA1 3RF?

WA1 3RF 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 3RF (Padgate & Paddington) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Warrington North covering WA1 3RF 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).

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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.