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WA4 6DP

Elphins Drive

Latchford West

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Overview

Postcode WA4 6DP is located in an urban city, within the Latchford West area of Warrington in the North West region, and forms part of the Central Warrington area. It has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Warrington is £40,790 per year. The median sale price in Latchford West is £211,500 (around £249 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £164,625 and £270,000. The nearest station is Warrington Bank Quay, about 1 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
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

2/10

Central Warrington has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,870 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 15% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Central Warrington has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Central Warrington is £40,790 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 103 ft away from WA4 6DP.

Flood risk

Low

Central Warrington near WA4 6DP 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA4 6DP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBlack Bear ParkLargeWalking directions to Black Bear Park
0.2 miCauseway ParkLargeWalking directions to Causeway Park
0.4 miAlexandra ParkMediumWalking directions to Alexandra Park

Area Profile

Population
215
Population density
2,091.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.12(-11%)
Public order
9.85(-3%)
Other theft
9.4(+42%)
Vehicle crime
8.5(+42%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.82(-68%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
172
80%
Other White
19
8.84%
Chinese
6
2.79%
Indian
5
2.33%
Other Asian
5
2.33%
Total population: 215

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
89
48.37%
Level 3 (A level)
45
24.46%
No qualifications
17
9.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
9.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
4.89%
Total 16+ residents: 184

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
81
65.85%
Owns with a mortgage
25
20.33%
Owns outright
13
10.57%
Social rents from council
2
1.63%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.63%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Latchford West

Median price: £211,500
Price per sq ft: £249
Sales (last 12 months): 104
Typical range (middle 50%): £165K – £270K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £211,500 (about £249 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
Detached5£290,000£288
Semi-Detached53£253,000£274
Terraced33£172,500£205
Flats13£126,500£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£164,500
2026£350,000£143,000£249,998£175,000
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£285£195
2026£184£192£266£199
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 6DP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA4 6DP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Apr 2025Apartment 21, Priestley Court, Elphins Drive, Warrington, WA4 6DPFlatsLeasehold£159,950
31 Jul 2026Apartment 3, Boteler Court, Elphins Drive, Warrington, WA4 6DUFlatsLeasehold£153,000
31 Jul 2026Apartment 9, Boteler Court, Elphins Drive, Warrington, WA4 6DUFlatsLeasehold£143,000
30 Jan 2026Apartment 30, Boteler Court, Elphins Drive, Warrington, WA4 6DUFlatsLeasehold£117,000
27 Feb 2026Apartment 6, The Clock Tower, Elphins Drive, Warrington, WA4 6BGFlatsLeasehold£175,000

Schools

In the WA4 6DP postcode area, located within Central Warrington, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for WA4 6DP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miNot applicableWillow Green CIOSpecial post 16 institution
0.2 mi16 plusPriestley CollegeAcademy 16-19 converter
0.4 miPrimaryStockton Heath Primary SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA4 6DP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA4 6DP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisons DailyWarrington, WA4 6RWWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miMorrisonsGreenall's Avenue, Warrington, WA4 6RNWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miAsda Express199 Wilderspool Causeway, Warrington, WA4 6QEWalking directions to Asda Express
0.4 miM&S FoodhallLondon Road, Warrington, WA4 6HWWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0.4 miAldi27 Walton Road, Stockton Heath, Warrington, WA4 6NJWalking directions to Aldi

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Warrington district.

Band A£1,632
Band B£1,904
Band C£2,176
Band D£2,448
Band E£2,992
Band F£3,535
Band G£4,079
Band H£4,895

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 6DP, 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)Central WarringtonE02002607
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Warrington 018DE01012509
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced2007-11-01

Frequently asked questions about WA4 6DP

Is WA4 6DP (Central Warrington) safe?

The area around WA4 6DP records about 73 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, public order and other theft.

What is the average house price near WA4 6DP?

The median sale price around WA4 6DP in Latchford West is £211,500 (about £249 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA4 6DP?

There are 11 schools close to WA4 6DP, including Willow Green CIO, Priestley College and Stockton Heath Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around WA4 6DP?

WA4 6DP scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,870 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA4 6DP (Central Warrington) in Parliament and on the local council?

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