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About

Orford is an inner suburb of Warrington, a short distance east of the town centre. The area is mainly residential, with a mix of Victorian terraces, interwar and post‑war housing, local shops and primary schools serving the neighbourhood. The River Mersey runs along the northern edge of Orford and provides a visible boundary and low-lying riverside land used for recreation and allotments. Local community groups run events and there are several churches and a community centre that host classes and meetings.
Orford Park occupies a central place in the area, with sports pitches, children's play areas and a pavilion added during a regeneration programme. A network of pedestrian routes links the park to surrounding streets and to riverside paths that follow the Mersey. Buses run regularly to Warrington town centre and routes cross the area, making it practical for commuters and shoppers. Smaller employers and light industrial units sit on the outskirts of Orford alongside residential streets, providing a compact mix of uses within walking distance.

Area overview

On average Orford has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Orford is £40,341 per year. There are 6 schools in Orford: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Orford is home to around 9,210 people, with a population density of about 4,998.4 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
20.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Orford Population
9,210
Population density
4,998.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.49(+23%)
Public order
9.12(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.58(-54%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.38(-18%)
Drugs
3.91(+3%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,918
85.96%
Other White
728
7.9%
Other
97
1.05%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
56
0.61%
Pakistani
54
0.59%
Total population: 9,211

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,717
22.77%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,588
21.06%
Level 3 (A level)
1,327
17.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,239
16.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
906
12.02%
Total 16+ residents: 7,539

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,234
29.64%
Owns outright
1,185
28.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
753
18.09%
Other social rented
529
12.71%
Social rents from council
320
7.69%
Total households: 4,163

Property prices in Orford

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £167,000 in Orford area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £330,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Orford in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Orford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats9£115,000
Semi-Detached29£205,000
Terraced49£165,000

10 years median price trend in Orford

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Orford.

All postcodes in Orford

WA27SF

Cabul Close

WA28EX

Withers Avenue

WA28HN

Orford

WA28HS

Alder Lane

WA27RF

Wilkinson Street

WA28EP

Lyndale Avenue

WA28BH

Alder Lane

WA28PE

Orford Green

WA27QH

Orford Avenue

WA27SP

Marsh House Lane

WA28BA

Mortimer Avenue

WA28QA

Floyd Drive

WA28AB

Alder Lane

WA28BE

West Avenue

WA28DS

Hallfields Road

WA28PR

Long Lane

WA13BS

Connaught Avenue

WA13RB

Manchester Road

WA27PU

Alamein Crescent

WA27RT

Ridgway Street

WA28AP

Alder Lane

WA28BN

North Avenue

WA29QB

Northway

WA13SX

Pinewood Avenue

WA27TH

Orford Road

WA27QZ

Longford Street

WA28BQ

South Avenue

WA13RR

Terrace View

WA13SR

Ashwood Avenue

WA28HL

Ireland Street

WA13RY

Padgate Lane

WA27QQ

Orford Avenue

WA28BT

Grace Avenue

WA13SS

Oakwood Avenue

WA27RR

Venns Road

WA27SE

Cabul Close

WA28PB

Orford Green

WA29NZ

Milvain Drive

WA28ED

Tomlinson Avenue

WA13SF

Padgate Lane

WA27PX

Longford Street

WA27QP

Marsh House Lane

WA27RS

Venns Road

WA28BS

North Avenue

WA28PD

Orford Green

WA13DB

Oakland Street

WA13PY

Hazel Street

WA13SB

Fife Road

WA13SD

Elliott Avenue

WA13SN

Padgate Lane

WA27RP

Norris Street

WA28HP

Alder Lane

WA29QQ

Northway

WA13SZ

Oakwood Avenue

WA28LY

Longfield Road

WA13SU

Rosewood Avenue

WA27RW

Norris Street

WA28HA

Brian Avenue

WA28PL

Orford Green

WA29PA

Fisher Avenue

WA27QB

Synge Street

WA28AG

Alder Lane

WA28BB

Shaws Avenue

WA29PF

Fisher Avenue

WA27PL

Cross Street

WA28AJ

Central Avenue

WA28DL

Hallfields Road

WA28DB

Collegiate Road

WA28EQ

Ferguson Drive

WA13PZ

Marsh Street

WA27QA

Amelia Street

WA28AL

Lathom Avenue

WA29QG

Northway

WA27RX

Gorsey Lane

WA29BQ

Neville Avenue

WA27GF

Ryfields Village

WA27SD

Cabul Close

WA28AF

Shaws Avenue

WA28AY

Vale Avenue

WA13SP

Padgate Lane

WA27QL

Orford Avenue

WA13SW

Padgate Lane

WA27GE

Ryfields Village

WA27QN

Orford Avenue

WA27RL

Norris Street

WA28HR

Alder Lane

WA28QE

Winwick Road

WA13DD

Boundary Street

WA27QJ

Orford Avenue

WA27RZ

Gorsey Lane

WA28ER

Smith Drive

WA28EY

Halsall Avenue

WA28PA

Orford Green

WA28PY

Long Lane

WA27GB

Ryfields Village

WA28AW

Alder Lane

WA29QP

Gough Avenue

WA13DA

Connaught Avenue

WA28QF

Winwick Road

WA29AG

Birtles Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.