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WA1 3RL

Ford Street

Fairfield and Howley

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Detailed insights for WA1 3RL

Overview

Postcode WA1 3RL 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 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 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
33.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

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

33.9%

Approximately 33.9% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 100 ft away from WA1 3RL.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Warrington Central located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA1 3RL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Warrington Central

N/A

Walking directions to Warrington Central

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA1 3RL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miThe TwiggeriesLargeWalking directions to The Twiggeries
0.2 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
169
Population density
7,222.2 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
127
75.6%
Other White
35
20.83%
Other
4
2.38%
Other Black
1
0.6%
Irish
1
0.6%
Total population: 168

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
49
32.03%
Level 4+ (Degree)
31
20.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
13.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
10.46%
Level 3 (A level)
16
10.46%
Total 16+ residents: 153

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
37
33.94%
Other social rented
34
31.19%
Owns outright
18
16.51%
Owns with a mortgage
14
12.84%
Social rents from council
3
2.75%
Total households: 109

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 3RL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA1 3RL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Feb 202676, Willis Street, Warrington, WA1 3QGTerracedFreehold£190,000
21 Nov 2025109, Willis Street, Warrington, WA1 3QGTerracedLeasehold£165,000
24 Oct 202582, Willis Street, Warrington, WA1 3QGTerracedLeasehold£177,000
19 Sept 2025121, Willis Street, Warrington, WA1 3QGTerracedLeasehold£152,500
20 Feb 202617, Ford Street, Warrington, WA1 3QHTerracedLeasehold£170,000

Schools

In the WA1 3RL postcode area, located within Fairfield & Howley, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA1 3RL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Elphin's (Fairfield) CofE Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryOakwood Avenue Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Benedict's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA1 3RL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA1 3RL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSelect & Save178 Manchester Road, Warrington, WA1 3APWalking directions to Select & Save
0.1 miBoriva Trade LtdMarsh House Lane, Warrington, WA1 3QYWalking directions to Boriva Trade Ltd
0.3 miSainsbury'sChurch Street, Warrington, WA1 2TNWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miSainsbury's100 Church Street, Warrington, WA1 2TNWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.4 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 3RL, 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 3RL

Is WA1 3RL (Fairfield & Howley) safe?

The area around WA1 3RL 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 3RL?

The median sale price around WA1 3RL 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 3RL?

There are 12 schools close to WA1 3RL, 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 3RL?

The closest station to WA1 3RL is Warrington Central, about 1,130 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA1 3RL?

WA1 3RL 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 3RL (Fairfield & Howley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Warrington North covering WA1 3RL 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.