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WA4 6RS

Wilderspool Causeway

Latchford West

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Detailed insights for WA4 6RS

Overview

Postcode WA4 6RS 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 1.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 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
8.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

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

8.9%

Approximately 8.9% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 26 ft away from WA4 6RS.

Flood risk

No risk

Fairfield & Howley near WA4 6RS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Warrington Bank Quay located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
274
Population density
5,229.9 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
239
87.55%
Other White
15
5.49%
Pakistani
5
1.83%
Other Asian
4
1.47%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.1%
Total population: 273

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
107
49.08%
Level 3 (A level)
34
15.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
14.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
10.09%
No qualifications
12
5.5%
Total 16+ residents: 218

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
50
40.65%
Owns outright
36
29.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
17.89%
Other social rented
10
8.13%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.44%
Total households: 123

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 6RS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA4 6RS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 2026Apartment 6, The Clock Tower, Elphins Drive, Warrington, WA4 6BGFlatsLeasehold£175,000
12 Dec 2025Apartment 10, The Clock Tower, Elphins Drive, Warrington, WA4 6BGFlatsLeasehold£170,000
14 Nov 2025Apartment 9, The Clock Tower, Elphins Drive, Warrington, WA4 6BGFlatsLeasehold£144,250
07 Mar 2025Apartment 5, The Clock Tower, Elphins Drive, Warrington, WA4 6BGFlatsLeasehold£175,000
13 Aug 20257, Wade Avenue, Warrington, WA4 6FWDetachedLeasehold£475,000

Schools

In the WA4 6RS postcode area, located within Fairfield & Howley, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA4 6RS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableWillow Green CIOSpecial post 16 institution

N/A

0.3 mi16 plusPriestley CollegeAcademy 16-19 converter

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Thomas' CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA4 6RS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA4 6RS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisons DailyWarrington, WA4 6RWWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miMorrisonsGreenall's Avenue, Warrington, WA4 6RNWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 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
0.4 miAsda Express199 Wilderspool Causeway, Warrington, WA4 6QEWalking directions to Asda Express

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 6RS, 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 6RS

Is WA4 6RS (Fairfield & Howley) safe?

The area around WA4 6RS 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 6RS?

The median sale price around WA4 6RS 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 6RS?

There are 13 schools close to WA4 6RS, including Willow Green CIO, Priestley College (Good) and St Thomas' CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WA4 6RS?

WA4 6RS 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 6RS (Fairfield & Howley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Warrington South covering WA4 6RS 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.