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WA4 6PX

Wilderspool Causeway

Latchford West

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Detailed insights for WA4 6PX

Overview

Postcode WA4 6PX is located in an urban city, within the Latchford West area 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 median sale price in Latchford West is £211,500 (around £250 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £163,875 and £270,000. The nearest station is Warrington Bank Quay, about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Causeway Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
6.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Fairfield & Howley has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,776 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 39% 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

6.3%

Approximately 6.3% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 22 ft away from WA4 6PX.

Flood risk

Low

Fairfield & Howley near WA4 6PX 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA4 6PX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Warrington Bank Quay

N/A

Walking directions to Warrington Bank Quay
0.7 mi

Warrington Central

N/A

Walking directions to Warrington Central

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA4 6PX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCauseway ParkLargeWalking directions to Causeway Park
0.5 miQueens GardensSmallWalking directions to Queens Gardens
0.2 miMarshall GardensSmallWalking directions to Marshall Gardens

Area Profile

Population
297
Population density
2,422.5 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
174
58.19%
Other White
80
26.76%
Arab
10
3.34%
Other
8
2.68%
African
6
2.01%
Total population: 299

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
81
29.67%
No qualifications
64
23.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
14.65%
Level 3 (A level)
37
13.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
9.52%
Total 16+ residents: 273

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
99
62.66%
Owns outright
24
15.19%
Owns with a mortgage
20
12.66%
Other social rented
7
4.43%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.16%
Total households: 158

Property prices in Latchford West

Median price: £211,500
Price per sq ft: £250
Sales (last 12 months): 106
Typical range (middle 50%): £164K – £270K

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £211,500 (about £250 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-Detached54£252,750£270
Terraced34£172,250£202
Flats13£126,500£192

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£194
2026£184£190£265£203
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 6PX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA4 6PX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jul 2026133, Wilderspool Causeway, Warrington, WA4 6PXTerracedLeasehold£250,000
19 Nov 2025125, Wilderspool Causeway, Warrington, WA4 6PXTerracedLeasehold£460,000
06 Feb 20266, Fletcher Street, Warrington, WA4 6PYTerracedLeasehold£200,000
27 Jun 20253, Fletcher Street, Warrington, WA4 6PYTerracedLeasehold£187,000
05 Jun 202641, Bevan Court, Dunlop Street, Warrington, WA4 6AAFlatsLeasehold£95,000

Schools

In the WA4 6PX postcode area, located within Fairfield & Howley, there are 5 primary and 0 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 6PX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryLatchford St James CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
0.3 mi16 plusPriestley CollegeAcademy 16-19 converter
0.4 miNot applicableWillow Green CIOSpecial post 16 institution

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA4 6PX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA4 6PX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAsda Express199 Wilderspool Causeway, Warrington, WA4 6QEWalking directions to Asda Express
0.4 miLatchford ExpressGrove Street, Warrington, WA4 1AZWalking directions to Latchford Express
0.4 miMalta Off Licence & Convenience StoreGrove Street, Warrington, WA4 1AZWalking directions to Malta Off Licence & Convenience Store
0.4 miBBM Bargains28 Bridge Street, Warrington, WA1 2QWWalking directions to BBM Bargains
0.5 miCo-op Food278 Knutsford Road, Warrington, WA4 1AZWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 6PX, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA4 6PX

Is WA4 6PX (Fairfield & Howley) safe?

The area around WA4 6PX 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, public order and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near WA4 6PX?

The median sale price around WA4 6PX in Latchford West is £211,500 (about £250 per square foot) based on 106 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA4 6PX?

There are 8 schools close to WA4 6PX, including Latchford St James CofE Primary School (Good), Priestley College and Willow Green CIO. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to WA4 6PX?

The closest station to WA4 6PX is Warrington Bank Quay, about 920 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA4 6PX?

WA4 6PX scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,776 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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