Postcode WA2 7AU is located in an urban city, within the Orford ward of Warrington in the North West region, and forms part of the Fairfield & Howley area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Fairfield & Howley is £38,700 per year. The nearest station is Warrington Central located about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Saint Peter's Park.
Fairfield & Howley has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,939 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Fairfield & Howley has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 15.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Fairfield & Howley is £38,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA2 7AU.
Fairfield & Howley near WA2 7AU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Warrington Central located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Warrington Central | N/A | Walking directions to Warrington Central |
| 0.9 mi | Warrington Bank Quay | N/A | Walking directions to Warrington Bank Quay |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Saint Peter's Park | Small | Walking directions to Saint Peter's Park |
| 0.1 mi | Brickfields Park | Small | Walking directions to Brickfields Park |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £177,750 in Orford area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £295,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £250,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £203,500 |
| Terraced | 46 | £160,000 |
10 year median price trend in Orford
In the WA2 7AU postcode area, located within Fairfield & Howley, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA2 7AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bits & Bobs | 80 Orford Lane, Warrington, WA2 7AF | Walking directions to Bits & Bobs |
| 0.1 mi | Frishta Mini Market | 66 Orford Lane, Warrington, WA2 7AF | Walking directions to Frishta Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Kurdistan Supermarket | 109 Orford Lane, Warrington, WA2 7AR | Walking directions to Kurdistan Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Vrânceanu' Magazin Românesc | 115 Orford Lane, Warrington, WA2 7AR | Walking directions to Vrânceanu' Magazin Românesc |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 138 Orford Lane, Warrington, WA2 7AY | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.