Postcode WA1 3ED is located in an urban city, within the Poulton South ward of Warrington in the North West region, and forms part of the Orford area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Orford is £40,341 per year. The nearest station is Padgate, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Twiggeries.
Orford has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,330 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Orford has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Orford is £40,341 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 311 ft away from WA1 3ED.
Orford near WA1 3ED has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Padgate located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Padgate | N/A | Walking directions to Padgate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Twiggeries | Large | Walking directions to The Twiggeries |
| 0.1 mi | Bruche Park | Medium | Walking directions to Bruche Park |
| 0.5 mi | Westy Point | Small | Walking directions to Westy Point |
Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £247,000 (about £291 per square foot) in Poulton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £575,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £402,500 | £315 |
| Semi-Detached | 58 | £250,000 | £292 |
| Terraced | 9 | £191,000 | £237 |
| Flats | 2 | £130,000 | £233 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £305,750 | £143,500 | £145,000 |
| 2017 | £307,750 | £166,000 | £146,000 |
| 2018 | £295,875 | £180,500 | £139,550 |
| 2019 | £292,500 | £178,500 | £142,500 |
| 2020 | £311,000 | £170,000 | £145,000 |
| 2021 | £331,250 | £208,500 | £165,500 |
| 2022 | £374,375 | £235,000 | £182,500 |
| 2023 | £407,500 | £243,500 | £205,000 |
| 2024 | £390,000 | £235,000 | £194,000 |
| 2025 | £405,000 | £245,000 | £191,000 |
| 2026 | £110,000 | £257,500 | £228,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £233 | £174 | £162 |
| 2017 | £233 | £190 | £183 |
| 2018 | £251 | £206 | £183 |
| 2019 | £251 | £212 | £163 |
| 2020 | £236 | £223 | £157 |
| 2021 | £292 | £240 | £182 |
| 2022 | £320 | £272 | £208 |
| 2023 | £330 | £264 | £251 |
| 2024 | £259 | £261 | £222 |
| 2025 | £331 | £288 | £253 |
| 2026 | £134 | £267 | £220 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA1 3ED.
In the WA1 3ED postcode area, located within Orford, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA1 3ED
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisa | 178-186 Padgate Lane, Warrington, WA1 3SP | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | 267 Padgate Lane, Padgate, Warrington, WA1 3LB | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Manchester Road, Warrington, WA1 3NJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Boriva Trade Ltd | Marsh House Lane, Warrington, WA1 3QY | Walking directions to Boriva Trade Ltd |
| 0.5 mi | Select & Save | 178 Manchester Road, Warrington, WA1 3AP | Walking directions to Select & Save |
Annual council tax rates for Warrington district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WA1 3ED, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rebecca Knowles
Poulton South - Elected 2 May 2024
Stephen John Rydzkowski
Poulton South - Elected 2 May 2024
Charlotte Nichols
Warrington North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA1 3ED records about 88 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, public order and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WA1 3ED in Orford is £247,000 (about £291 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to WA1 3ED, including St Oswald's Catholic Primary School (Good), Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School (Good) and St Benedict's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA1 3ED is Padgate, about 952 m away.
WA1 3ED scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,330 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Warrington North covering WA1 3ED is Charlotte Nichols (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Rebecca Knowles (Labour Party) and Stephen John Rydzkowski (Labour Party).
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.