Postcode WA1 3RU 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 high crime levels, with around 118.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Fairfield & Howley is £38,700 per year. The nearest station is Padgate located about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, 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 high crime rate, with approximately 118.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 10.5% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 229 ft away from WA1 3RU.
Fairfield & Howley near WA1 3RU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Padgate located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Padgate | N/A | Walking directions to Padgate |
| 1 mi | Warrington Central | N/A | Walking directions to Warrington Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Twiggeries | Large | Walking directions to The Twiggeries |
| 0.4 mi | Bruche Park | Medium | Walking directions to Bruche Park |
| 0.4 mi | Saint Elphin's Park | Medium | Walking directions to Saint Elphin's Park |
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 3RU postcode area, located within Fairfield & Howley, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA1 3RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Boriva Trade Ltd | Marsh House Lane, Warrington, WA1 3QY | Walking directions to Boriva Trade Ltd |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa | 178-186 Padgate Lane, Warrington, WA1 3SP | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.2 mi | Select & Save | 178 Manchester Road, Warrington, WA1 3AP | Walking directions to Select & Save |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Manchester Road, Warrington, WA1 3NJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 198 Gorsey Lane, Warrington, WA2 7RU | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.