The rental market in 2026 is not falling apart, nor is it flying. What it is doing is something arguably more important: it is maturing.

We often discuss the Warrington property market through house prices. Yet long before price comes a home’s character. And long before its character comes its age.

Nestled in the heart of Culcheth, Howard Road is one of those streets that quietly gets everything right. Tree-lined, welcoming and with a strong sense of community, it's easy to see why residents here tend to stay for the long term.

The Holcroft Gardens development by Story Homes has been taking shape in Culcheth for some time now, and this week the pricing has been officially released. With homes ranging from one-bedroom apartments to six-bedroom detached family homes, there's plenty to get stuck into.