Postcode WA2 7AR 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 104.4 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 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Orford Park.
Fairfield & Howley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,939 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Fairfield & Howley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 104.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.6% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA2 7AR.
Fairfield & Howley near WA2 7AR 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 |
| 1 mi | Warrington Bank Quay | N/A | Walking directions to Warrington Bank Quay |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Orford Park | Large | Walking directions to Orford Park |
| 0.2 mi | Saint Peter's Park | Small | Walking directions to Saint Peter's Park |
| 0.1 mi | Brickfields Park | Small | Walking directions to Brickfields 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 WA2 7AR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 2026 | 128, Orford Lane, Warrington, WA2 7AS | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 71, Laira Street, Warrington, WA2 7HE | Terraced | Leasehold | £135,000 | |
| 07 Feb 2025 | 87, Laira Street, Warrington, WA2 7HE | Terraced | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 6, Sharp Street, Warrington, WA2 7AP | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 84, Laira Street, Warrington, WA2 7HF | Terraced | Leasehold | £150,000 |
In the WA2 7AR postcode area, located within Fairfield & Howley, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA2 7AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Vrânceanu' Magazin Românesc | 115 Orford Lane, Warrington, WA2 7AR | Walking directions to Vrânceanu' Magazin Românesc |
| 0 mi | Kurdistan Supermarket | 109 Orford Lane, Warrington, WA2 7AR | Walking directions to Kurdistan Supermarket |
| 0 mi | Co-op Food | 138 Orford Lane, Warrington, WA2 7AY | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Wisla Polish Store | 145 Orford Lane, Warrington, WA2 7AZ | Walking directions to Wisla Polish Store |
| 0.1 mi | Warrington Mini Market | 160 Orford Lane, Warrington, WA2 7BE | Walking directions to Warrington Mini Market |
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 WA2 7AR, 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 WA2 7AR records about 104 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 WA2 7AR in Fairfield & Howley is £150,000 (about £196 per square foot) based on 128 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to WA2 7AR, including Beamont Primary School (Good), Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School (Requires improvement) and St Benedict's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA2 7AR is Warrington Central, about 714 m away.
WA2 7AR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,939 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 WA2 7AR 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.