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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

WA28EQ

Ferguson Drive

WA27AT

Clegge Street

WA28EN

Smith Crescent

WA29ET

Small Avenue

WA27AS

Orford Lane

WA28AE

Central Avenue

WA29DN

Morgan Avenue

WA29EP

Festival Avenue

WA29EH

Hughes Avenue

WA29DW

Morgan Avenue

WA29AR

Capesthorne Road

WA28AU

Shaws Avenue

WA28EW

Smith Drive

WA28EG

Hallows Avenue

WA29RD

Crowe Avenue

WA28AX

Shaws Avenue

WA28BS

North Avenue

WA29PW

Densham Avenue

WA28BJ

North Avenue

WA27RJ

Norris Street

WA27DN

Watkin Street

WA27PW

Earl Street

WA28TX

Warrington Business Park

WA27DW

Watkin Street

WA28BU

Alder Lane

WA29PF

Fisher Avenue

WA27PL

Cross Street

WA28LY

Longfield Road

WA27BY

Cyril Street

WA27RG

Wilkinson Street

WA28HR

Alder Lane

WA28BH

Alder Lane

WA29PR

Densham Avenue

WA28HA

Brian Avenue

WA28EH

Sylvia Crescent

WA29ED

Statham Avenue

WA29DB

Ruskin Avenue

WA27QH

Orford Avenue

WA28BN

North Avenue

WA28DU

Hallows Avenue

WA29EU

Small Avenue

WA29LN

Capesthorne Road

WA29BB

Bruce Avenue

WA29NY

Beatty Avenue

WA27PG

Longford Street

WA28HS

Alder Lane

WA29AW

Capesthorne Road

WA27QB

Synge Street

WA28HU

Alder Lane

WA27DD

Houghton Street

WA29RP

Brandwood Avenue

WA29QR

Armour Avenue

WA28HN

Orford

WA28AY

Vale Avenue

WA29QQ

Northway

WA27PH

Hale Street

WA29DE

Sandy Lane

WA29PD

Shakespeare Grove

WA29DX

Sandy Lane

WA29DR

Sandy Lane

WA28EX

Withers Avenue

WA28ET

Withers Avenue

WA29AU

Capesthorne Road

WA27AW

Orford Lane

WA29RG

Mckee Avenue

WA28PX

Long Lane

WA28PG

Vale Owen Road

WA27BX

Forster Street

WA29PZ

Northway

WA27PT

Arnhem Crescent

WA29DY

The Coppins

WA29RW

Achilles Avenue

WA28PB

Orford Green

WA28HE

Alder Lane

WA28EF

Malcolm Avenue

WA28BA

Mortimer Avenue

WA29EJ

Hughes Place

WA27RB

Garner Street

WA28BB

Shaws Avenue

WA27BE

Orford Lane

WA29BP

Fieldview Drive

WA29PE

Walpole Grove

Data Sources

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