Postcode WA2 7BX 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, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fairfield & Howley is £38,050 per year. The nearest station is Warrington Central, about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the 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 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 per household in Fairfield & Howley is £38,050 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA2 7BX.
Fairfield & Howley near WA2 7BX 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 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Warrington Central | N/A | Walking directions to Warrington Central |
| 1 mi | Warrington Bank Quay | N/A | Walking directions to Warrington Bank Quay |
| 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 |
| 0.1 mi | Brickfields Park | Small | Walking directions to Brickfields Park |
Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £186,000 (about £223 per square foot) in Orford area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £365,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £297,500 | £266 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £202,000 | £250 |
| Terraced | 46 | £162,500 | £203 |
| Flats | 1 | £115,000 | £187 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £157,500 | £117,000 | £86,625 |
| 2017 | £177,250 | £130,000 | £92,000 |
| 2018 | £179,975 | £133,500 | £105,000 |
| 2019 | £107,000 | £145,000 | £99,350 |
| 2020 | £190,000 | £154,750 | £110,000 |
| 2021 | £245,000 | £165,000 | £126,500 |
| 2022 | £237,500 | £198,000 | £149,000 |
| 2023 | £232,750 | £213,500 | £140,000 |
| 2024 | £291,250 | £190,000 | £150,000 |
| 2025 | £295,000 | £205,000 | £160,000 |
| 2026 | £312,500 | £201,000 | £171,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £139 | £141 | £106 |
| 2017 | £156 | £145 | £119 |
| 2018 | £204 | £160 | £122 |
| 2019 | £148 | £163 | £124 |
| 2020 | £207 | £168 | £133 |
| 2021 | £200 | £186 | £156 |
| 2022 | £231 | £224 | £172 |
| 2023 | £200 | £237 | £172 |
| 2024 | £278 | £216 | £181 |
| 2025 | £261 | £243 | £202 |
| 2026 | £366 | £248 | £211 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA2 7BX.
In the WA2 7BX 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 7BX
| 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 | Co-op Food | 138 Orford Lane, Warrington, WA2 7AY | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 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 |
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 7BX, 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
The area around WA2 7BX records about 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around WA2 7BX in Fairfield & Howley is £186,000 (about £223 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to WA2 7BX, including Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School (Requires improvement), UTC Warrington (Good) and Beamont Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA2 7BX is Warrington Central, about 755 m away.
WA2 7BX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,939 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 WA2 7BX is Charlotte Nichols (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Dave Appleton (Labour Party), Emily Russon (Labour Party) and Robin Michael David Frith (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.