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WA4 6AB

Causeway Avenue

Latchford West

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Detailed insights for WA4 6AB

Overview

Postcode WA4 6AB 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 92.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% 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 Bank Quay, about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Black Bear Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
2.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Fairfield & Howley has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,875 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Fairfield & Howley has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.9%

Approximately 2.9% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 269 ft away from WA4 6AB.

Flood risk

Low

Fairfield & Howley near WA4 6AB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Warrington Bank Quay located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA4 6AB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Warrington Bank Quay

N/A

Walking directions to Warrington Bank Quay
0.8 mi

Warrington Central

N/A

Walking directions to Warrington Central

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA4 6AB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBlack Bear ParkLargeWalking directions to Black Bear Park
0.1 miCauseway ParkLargeWalking directions to Causeway Park
0.4 miMarshall GardensSmallWalking directions to Marshall Gardens

Area Profile

Population
264
Population density
2,262.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.33(+19%)
Public order
10.3(+2%)
Vehicle crime
8.96(+50%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.72(-63%)
Drugs
6.27(+61%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
220
84.29%
Other White
19
7.28%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
2.68%
Other
5
1.92%
Indian
3
1.15%
Total population: 261

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
31.14%
Level 3 (A level)
46
20.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
16.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
13.16%
No qualifications
21
9.21%
Total 16+ residents: 228

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
48
35.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
47
34.56%
Owns outright
30
22.06%
Other forms of private rent
7
5.15%
Social rents from council
2
1.47%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Latchford West

Median price£218,000
Price per sq ft£242
Sales (last 12 months)99
Typical range (middle 50%)£163K – £278K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Latchford West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£290,000£313
Semi-Detached52£256,750£286
Terraced34£171,250£197
Flats9£125,000£203

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Latchford West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Latchford West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Latchford West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Latchford West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Latchford West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Latchford West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA4 6AB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA4 6AB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Jan 2026Unit 5, Palatine Industrial Estate, Causeway Avenue, Warrington, WA4 6QQOtherFreehold£750,000
25 Nov 2025251, Wilderspool Causeway, Warrington, WA4 6QLOtherLeasehold£325,000
02 Apr 2026Apartment 6, Egremont Court, Wilderspool Causeway, Warrington, WA4 6LBFlatsLeasehold£125,000
26 Sept 2025Apartment 19, Egremont Court, Wilderspool Causeway, Warrington, WA4 6LBFlatsLeasehold£120,000
10 Sept 2025Apartment 26, Egremont Court, Wilderspool Causeway, Warrington, WA4 6LBFlatsLeasehold£126,500

Schools

In the WA4 6AB postcode area, located within Fairfield & Howley, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA4 6AB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 mi16 plusPriestley CollegeAcademy 16-19 converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryLatchford St James CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableWillow Green CIOSpecial post 16 institution

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA4 6AB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA4 6AB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAsda Express199 Wilderspool Causeway, Warrington, WA4 6QEWalking directions to Asda Express
0.4 miCo-op Food278 Knutsford Road, Warrington, WA4 1AZWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miMorrisons DailyWarrington, WA4 6RWWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 miMorrisonsGreenall's Avenue, Warrington, WA4 6RNWalking directions to Morrisons

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 WA4 6AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Denis James Thomas Matthews

Latchford West - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Maureen McLaughlin

Latchford West - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Sarah Hall

Warrington South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWarringtonE06000007
Parliamentary ConstituencyWarrington SouthE14001565
WardLatchford WestE05011035
ParishWarrington, unparished areaE43000007
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Fairfield & HowleyE02002606
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Warrington 017DE01012510
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced2021-06-01

Frequently asked questions about WA4 6AB

Is WA4 6AB (Fairfield & Howley) safe?

The area around WA4 6AB records about 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 WA4 6AB?

The median sale price around WA4 6AB in Fairfield & Howley is £218,000 (about £242 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA4 6AB?

There are 11 schools close to WA4 6AB, including Priestley College (Good), Latchford St James CofE Primary School (Good) and Willow Green CIO. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA4 6AB?

The closest station to WA4 6AB is Warrington Bank Quay, about 1,243 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA4 6AB?

WA4 6AB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,875 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA4 6AB (Fairfield & Howley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Warrington South covering WA4 6AB 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).

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.