Postcode insights

WA2 7PE

Winwick Road

Orford

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Detailed insights for WA2 7PE

Overview

Postcode WA2 7PE is located in an urban city, within the Orford ward of Warrington in the North West region, and forms part of the Orford area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 107.7 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 Orford is £40,341 per year. The nearest station is Warrington Central, about 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Orford Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Orford has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,292 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Orford has a very high crime rate, with approximately 107.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.5%

Approximately 11.5% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Orford is £40,341 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 102 ft away from WA2 7PE.

Flood risk

No risk

Orford near WA2 7PE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Warrington Central located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA2 7PE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Warrington Central

N/A

Walking directions to Warrington Central

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA2 7PE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miOrford ParkLargeWalking directions to Orford Park
0.4 miSaint Peter's ParkSmallWalking directions to Saint Peter's Park
0.3 miBrickfields ParkSmallWalking directions to Brickfields Park

Area Profile

Population
322
Population density
4,842.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.17(+64%)
Vehicle crime
9.31(+55%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.31(+4%)
Public order
8.64(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.98(-56%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
269
84.06%
Other White
38
11.88%
Arab
5
1.56%
African
3
0.94%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.62%
Total population: 320

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
73
27.44%
Level 4+ (Degree)
54
20.3%
Level 3 (A level)
45
16.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
15.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
10.15%
Total 16+ residents: 266

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
47
31.76%
Owns outright
43
29.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
36
24.32%
Social rents from council
9
6.08%
Other social rented
8
5.41%
Total households: 148

Property prices in Orford

Median price£186,000
Price per sq ft£223
Sales (last 12 months)95
Typical range (middle 50%)£156K – £217K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Orford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£297,500£266
Semi-Detached42£202,000£250
Terraced46£162,500£203
Flats1£115,000£187

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Orford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Orford.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Orford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Orford.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Orford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Orford in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA2 7PE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA2 7PE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 2025201, Winwick Road, Warrington, WA2 7PEOtherFreehold£1,937,011
20 Jun 2025135, Watkin Street, Warrington, WA2 7DNTerracedFreehold£150,000
23 May 202543, Hale Street, Warrington, WA2 7PHTerracedLeasehold£117,750
17 Mar 202555, Hale Street, Warrington, WA2 7PHTerracedLeasehold£125,500
15 Oct 20251, Watkin Street, Warrington, WA2 7DWTerracedFreehold£155,500

Schools

In the WA2 7PE postcode area, located within Orford, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA2 7PE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryWarrington St Ann's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.5 mi16 plusWarrington and Vale Royal CollegeFurther education

Good

0.5 miSecondaryUTC WarringtonUniversity technical college

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA2 7PE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA2 7PE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExtraWinwick Road, Warrington, WA2 7NEWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.3 miCo-op Food138 Orford Lane, Warrington, WA2 7AYWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miBits & Bobs80 Orford Lane, Warrington, WA2 7AFWalking directions to Bits & Bobs
0.3 miFrishta Mini Market66 Orford Lane, Warrington, WA2 7AFWalking directions to Frishta Mini Market
0.3 miTescoWinwick Road, Warrington, WA2 7NEWalking directions to Tesco

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Warrington district (2025-26).

Band A£1,521
Band B£1,774
Band C£2,028
Band D£2,281
Band E£2,788
Band F£3,295
Band G£3,802
Band H£4,563

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WA2 7PE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dave Appleton

Orford - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Emily Russon

Orford - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Robin Michael David Frith

Orford - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Charlotte Nichols

Warrington North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWarringtonE06000007
Parliamentary ConstituencyWarrington NorthE14001564
WardOrfordE05011038
ParishWarrington, unparished areaE43000007
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)OrfordE02002600
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Warrington 011FE01012525
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about WA2 7PE

Is WA2 7PE (Orford) safe?

The area around WA2 7PE records about 108 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, public order and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WA2 7PE?

The median sale price around WA2 7PE in Orford is £186,000 (about £223 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA2 7PE?

There are 16 schools close to WA2 7PE, including Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School (Requires improvement), Warrington and Vale Royal College (Good) and UTC Warrington (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA2 7PE?

The closest station to WA2 7PE is Warrington Central, about 928 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA2 7PE?

WA2 7PE scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,292 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA2 7PE (Orford) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Warrington North covering WA2 7PE 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).

Data Sources

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.