Postcode WA2 7SB is located in an urban city, within the Fairfield and Howley ward of Warrington in the North West region, and forms part of the Orford area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Orford is £40,341 per year. The nearest station is Warrington Central located about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Orford Park.
Orford has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,823 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Orford has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 54.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA2 7SB.
Orford near WA2 7SB 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Warrington Central | N/A | Walking directions to Warrington Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Orford Park | Large | Walking directions to Orford Park |
| 0.4 mi | Saint Peter's Park | Small | Walking directions to Saint Peter's Park |
Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 in Fairfield and Howley area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £330,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £225,000 |
| Flats | 38 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £205,000 |
| Terraced | 82 | £155,000 |
10 year median price trend in Fairfield and Howley
In the WA2 7SB postcode area, located within Orford, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA2 7SB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | 198 Gorsey Lane, Warrington, WA2 7RU | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Boriva Trade Ltd | Marsh House Lane, Warrington, WA1 3QY | Walking directions to Boriva Trade Ltd |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | 4 Central Avenue, Warrington, WA2 8BD | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | 184 Orford Lane, Warrington, WA2 7BE | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.3 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.