Postcode insights

WA2 7EU

Battersby Lane

Fairfield and Howley

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Detailed insights for WA2 7EU

Overview

Postcode WA2 7EU 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 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Orford Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
11.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Fairfield & Howley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 104.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.2%

Approximately 11.2% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA2 7EU.

Flood risk

No risk

Fairfield & Howley near WA2 7EU 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA2 7EU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Warrington Central

N/A

Walking directions to Warrington Central

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA2 7EU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miOrford ParkLargeWalking directions to Orford Park
0.4 miSaint Elphin's ParkMediumWalking directions to Saint Elphin's Park
0.2 miSaint Peter's ParkSmallWalking directions to Saint Peter's Park

Area Profile

Population
256
Population density
10,801.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.91(+47%)
Shoplifting
14.4(+149%)
Public order
10.8(+7%)
Other theft
9(+36%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.1(-55%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
188
73.73%
Other White
41
16.08%
Other Asian
6
2.35%
Other
6
2.35%
Bangladeshi
4
1.57%
Total population: 255

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
57
24.89%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
21.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
13.97%
Level 3 (A level)
30
13.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.48%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
57
39.86%
Owns outright
35
24.48%
Owns with a mortgage
32
22.38%
Other social rented
15
10.49%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.1%
Total households: 143

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 WA2 7EU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA2 7EU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 2025162, Battersby Lane, Warrington, WA2 7EUTerracedLeasehold£105,000
23 Apr 20255, Kiveton Walk, Warrington, WA2 7ESFlatsLeasehold£115,000
17 Apr 202522, Kiveton Walk, Warrington, WA2 7ESTerracedLeasehold£225,000
28 Feb 20259, Kiveton Walk, Warrington, WA2 7ESTerracedLeasehold£190,500
20 Mar 202631, Rylands Drive, Warrington, WA2 7DYFlatsLeasehold£94,000

Schools

In the WA2 7EU postcode area, located within Fairfield & Howley, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA2 7EU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Benedict's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBeamont Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWarrington St Ann's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA2 7EU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA2 7EU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miWisla Polish Store145 Orford Lane, Warrington, WA2 7AZWalking directions to Wisla Polish Store
0.1 miWarrington Mini Market160 Orford Lane, Warrington, WA2 7BEWalking directions to Warrington Mini Market
0.1 miHeron Foods184 Orford Lane, Warrington, WA2 7BEWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.1 miCo-op Food138 Orford Lane, Warrington, WA2 7AYWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miVrânceanu' Magazin Românesc115 Orford Lane, Warrington, WA2 7ARWalking directions to Vrânceanu' Magazin Românesc

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 WA2 7EU, 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 017GE01033303
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA2 7EU

Is WA2 7EU (Fairfield & Howley) safe?

The area around WA2 7EU 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.

What is the average house price near WA2 7EU?

The median sale price around WA2 7EU 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 WA2 7EU?

There are 14 schools close to WA2 7EU, including St Benedict's Catholic Primary School (Good), Beamont Primary School (Good) and Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA2 7EU?

The closest station to WA2 7EU is Warrington Central, about 853 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA2 7EU?

WA2 7EU 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).

Who represents WA2 7EU (Fairfield & Howley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Warrington North covering WA2 7EU 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.