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About

Orford ward lies in the northern part of Warrington, primarily defined by residential housing estates built through the mid-20th century to accommodate the town's growth. The area is structured around key local roads like Orford Lane and Poplars Avenue, which connect its neighbourhoods. It contains essential community facilities, including the Orford Jubilee Neighbourhood Hub, which provides a central focus for services and activities. The ward's landscape is largely urban, with pockets of green space like Orford Park offering recreational areas for residents.

A notable local feature is the recurring 'Orford' place name, also seen in the nearby suburb of Orford Green, highlighting the area's historical development pattern. The ward is predominantly residential, with local shopping parades catering to daily needs along main thoroughfares. Housing consists largely of semi-detached and terraced homes, reflecting its post-war construction. Transport links are provided by several bus routes connecting the ward to Warrington town centre and beyond, supporting its role as a settled residential community.

Area overview

On average Orford has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Orford is £39,845 per year. There are 5 schools in Orford: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Orford is home to around 11,960 people, with a population density of about 5,411.3 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
25%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Orford Population
11,960
Population density
5,411.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.78(+55%)
Public order
11.29(+11%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.03(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.78(-57%)
Other theft
5.85(-11%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,060
84.14%
Other White
1,082
9.05%
Other
119
1%
African
80
0.67%
Other Asian
77
0.64%
Total population: 11,956

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,418
24.98%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,892
19.55%
Level 3 (A level)
1,667
17.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,538
15.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,218
12.58%
Total 16+ residents: 9,679

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,524
29.31%
Owns with a mortgage
1,432
27.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
846
16.27%
Social rents from council
714
13.73%
Other social rented
555
10.67%
Total households: 5,200

Property prices in Orford

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £186,000 in Orford area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £365,000.

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
Flats1£115,000
Terraced49£175,000
Semi-Detached47£201,000
Detached5£295,000

10 years median price trend in Orford

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

All postcodes in Orford

WA28PA

Orford Green

WA27FX

Bluecoat Street

WA27PU

Alamein Crescent

WA29AB

School Road

WA28PT

Long Lane

WA28HW

Orford

WA29QG

Northway

WA29AF

Capesthorne Road

WA28AL

Lathom Avenue

WA29AQ

Birtles Road

WA29AN

Park Road

WA28EA

Tomlinson Avenue

WA28AD

East Avenue

WA27SY

Orford Road

WA28AQ

Alder Crescent

WA27BU

Hale Street

WA29PS

Locker Avenue

WA27PP

Cowdell Street

WA29AH

Woodcote Close

WA28ED

Tomlinson Avenue

WA29PT

Locker Avenue

WA27RA

Roome Street

WA28PQ

Orford Green

WA27BJ

West Street

WA28ER

Smith Drive

WA29QZ

Poole Avenue

WA29AD

School Road

WA27PE

Winwick Road

WA28BT

Grace Avenue

WA29DP

Statham Avenue

WA28PJ

Orford Green

WA28HY

Ireland Street

WA29NU

Marina Drive

WA29RA

Cooper Avenue

WA29PN

Densham Avenue

WA29QU

Dean Crescent

WA28PE

Orford Green

WA29EN

Caldbeck Avenue

WA27PJ

Longford Street

WA28EU

Withers Avenue

WA27FY

Oliver Street

WA28DH

Hallfields Road

WA29BE

Neville Avenue

WA28BG

West Avenue

WA29EL

Hughes Avenue

WA29QA

Northway

WA29QX

Mckee Avenue

WA29EQ

Festival Avenue

WA28PS

Long Lane

WA28PN

School Road

WA29RB

Poole Avenue

WA29AY

Neville Avenue

WA28DL

Hallfields Road

WA29LP

Poplars Place

WA28ES

Smith Drive

WA28AW

Alder Lane

WA28HP

Alder Lane

WA29PQ

Fisher Avenue

WA27QG

Fitzherbert Street

WA29EG

Festival Avenue

WA28AB

Alder Lane

WA28HT

Alder Lane

WA28AG

Alder Lane

WA27AQ

St Benedicts Close

WA27QF

Adam Street

WA27PN

Fitzherbert Street

WA29PL

Densham Avenue

WA29BZ

Tennyson Drive

WA28AJ

Central Avenue

WA29QH

Northway

WA27QE

Rhodes Street

WA28HH

Jockey Street

WA28DB

Collegiate Road

WA27AX

Forster Street

WA29BA

Park Road

WA29DA

Dryden Place

WA27BQ

Dudley Street

WA29PG

Fisher Avenue

WA27BB

Orford Lane

WA27PX

Longford Street

WA29LH

Poplars Avenue

WA27AH

Orford Lane

WA27AF

Orford Lane

WA27QA

Amelia Street

WA28BD

Central Avenue

WA29PX

Densham Avenue

WA27QQ

Orford Avenue

WA29LX

Poplars Avenue

WA29QT

Marron Avenue

WA28QE

Winwick Road

WA29RS

Currans Road

WA28AZ

Lathom Avenue

WA29BY

Sandy Lane

WA28PU

Long Lane

WA28BE

West Avenue

WA29DS

Byron Court

WA29EX

Small Crescent

WA29EF

Statham Avenue

WA27RD

Wilkinson Street

WA27TH

Orford Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.