Postcode WA4 1DU is located in an urban city, within the Latchford West ward of Warrington in the North West region, and forms part of the Fairfield & Howley area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below 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 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Black Bear Park.
Fairfield & Howley has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,384 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Fairfield & Howley has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.1% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 1 ft away from WA4 1DU.
Fairfield & Howley near WA4 1DU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Warrington Central located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Warrington Central | N/A | Walking directions to Warrington Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Black Bear Park | Large | Walking directions to Black Bear Park |
| 0.2 mi | Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £218,000 (about £242 per square foot) in Latchford West area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £425,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £290,000 | £313 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £256,750 | £286 |
| Terraced | 34 | £171,250 | £197 |
| Flats | 9 | £125,000 | £203 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £111,155 | £173,000 | £107,000 |
| 2017 | £296,500 | £99,000 | £179,000 | £114,000 |
| 2018 | £340,000 | £104,500 | £177,500 | £115,000 |
| 2019 | £289,995 | £142,000 | £194,000 | £123,000 |
| 2020 | £282,000 | £132,000 | £200,000 | £138,500 |
| 2021 | £345,000 | £108,500 | £222,500 | £128,500 |
| 2022 | £353,000 | £127,000 | £237,500 | £155,000 |
| 2023 | £375,000 | £141,950 | £239,975 | £145,000 |
| 2024 | £434,975 | £150,000 | £245,000 | £142,000 |
| 2025 | £290,000 | £130,000 | £260,000 | £164,000 |
| 2026 | — | £122,500 | £245,000 | £180,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £158 | £184 | £124 |
| 2017 | £254 | £175 | £193 | £129 |
| 2018 | £241 | £160 | £181 | £133 |
| 2019 | £288 | £231 | £213 | £144 |
| 2020 | £288 | £147 | £227 | £157 |
| 2021 | £272 | £149 | £244 | £163 |
| 2022 | £335 | £179 | £273 | £179 |
| 2023 | £331 | £220 | £268 | £183 |
| 2024 | £357 | £232 | £263 | £199 |
| 2025 | £315 | £203 | £286 | £194 |
| 2026 | — | £191 | £298 | £215 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA4 1DU.
In the WA4 1DU postcode area, located within Fairfield & Howley, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA4 1DU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 278 Knutsford Road, Warrington, WA4 1AZ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Shop'N Drive | 663 Knutsford Road, Warrington, WA4 1JJ | Walking directions to Shop'N Drive |
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 WA4 1DU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Denis James Thomas Matthews
Latchford West - Elected 2 May 2024
Maureen McLaughlin
Latchford West - Elected 2 May 2024
Sarah Hall
Warrington South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA4 1DU records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 WA4 1DU in Fairfield & Howley is £218,000 (about £242 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to WA4 1DU, including Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Priestley College (Good) and Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA4 1DU is Warrington Central, about 1,519 m away.
WA4 1DU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,384 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Warrington South covering WA4 1DU is Sarah Hall (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Denis James Thomas Matthews (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Maureen McLaughlin (Labour and Co-operative 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.