Postcode WA2 7BJ 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 104.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Fairfield & Howley is £38,050 per year. The nearest station is Warrington Central located about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Orford Park.
Fairfield & Howley has a very 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 very high crime rate, with approximately 104.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.3% 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 per household in Fairfield & Howley is £38,050 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 200 ft away from WA2 7BJ.
Fairfield & Howley near WA2 7BJ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Warrington Central | N/A | Walking directions to Warrington Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Orford Park | Large | Walking directions to Orford Park |
| 0.3 mi | Saint Peter's Park | Small | Walking directions to Saint Peter's Park |
| 0.2 mi | Brickfields Park | Small | Walking directions to Brickfields Park |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 1 | £115,000 |
| Terraced | 49 | £175,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £201,000 |
| Detached | 5 | £295,000 |
10 year median price trend in Orford
In the WA2 7BJ 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 7BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 138 Orford Lane, Warrington, WA2 7AY | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Kurdistan Supermarket | 109 Orford Lane, Warrington, WA2 7AR | Walking directions to Kurdistan Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Vrânceanu' Magazin Românesc | 115 Orford Lane, Warrington, WA2 7AR | Walking directions to Vrânceanu' Magazin Românesc |
| 0.2 mi | Bits & Bobs | 80 Orford Lane, Warrington, WA2 7AF | Walking directions to Bits & Bobs |
| 0.2 mi | Warrington Mini Market | 160 Orford Lane, Warrington, WA2 7BE | Walking directions to Warrington Mini Market |
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 WA2 7BJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dave Appleton
Orford - Elected 2 May 2024
Emily Russon
Orford - Elected 2 May 2024
Robin Michael David Frith
Orford - Elected 2 May 2024
Charlotte Nichols
Warrington North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.