Postcode insights

WA2 7SH

Gorsey Lane

Fairfield and Howley

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Detailed insights for WA2 7SH

Overview

Postcode WA2 7SH 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 average crime levels, with around 56.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below 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 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Orford Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
3.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

6/10

Orford has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.7%

Approximately 3.7% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 228 ft away from WA2 7SH.

Flood risk

No risk

Orford near WA2 7SH 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 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA2 7SH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Warrington Central

N/A

Walking directions to Warrington Central
0.9 mi

Padgate

N/A

Walking directions to Padgate

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA2 7SH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miOrford ParkLargeWalking directions to Orford Park
0.5 miSaint Elphin's ParkMediumWalking directions to Saint Elphin's Park

Area Profile

Population
342
Population density
5,294.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.3(-5%)
Public order
7.91(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.3(-59%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.65(-59%)
Burglary
3.04(-45%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
307
89.5%
Other White
11
3.21%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
1.46%
Pakistani
4
1.17%
Irish
4
1.17%
Total population: 343

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
24.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
57
19.79%
Level 3 (A level)
51
17.71%
No qualifications
40
13.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
11.81%
Total 16+ residents: 288

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
66
40.24%
Owns outright
49
29.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
38
23.17%
Other social rented
5
3.05%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.05%
Total households: 164

Property prices in Fairfield and Howley

Median price£150,000
Price per sq ft£196
Sales (last 12 months)128
Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £201K

Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £196 per square foot) in Fairfield and Howley area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,000 up to £330,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fairfield and Howley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached20£233,000£253
Detached4£220,000£294
Terraced75£158,000£191
Flats29£110,000£181

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Fairfield and Howley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fairfield and Howley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185,750£79,500£124,250£96,250
2017£195,000£80,000£130,000£96,000
2018£216,000£89,500£154,500£110,000
2019£193,000£85,500£155,000£110,000
2020£240,000£87,125£148,000£110,250
2021£255,000£101,000£162,500£125,000
2022£288,000£105,000£231,000£145,000
2023£305,000£110,000£212,500£152,500
2024£224,000£102,500£207,000£142,250
2025£195,000£110,000£220,000£155,000
2026£92,500£236,000£161,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fairfield and Howley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fairfield and Howley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197£141£159£118
2017£190£153£147£126
2018£169£158£176£131
2019£184£152£176£129
2020£224£155£199£137
2021£249£164£192£157
2022£290£171£201£174
2023£311£180£212£183
2024£257£186£230£175
2025£294£194£229£192
2026£159£292£191
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fairfield and Howley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Fairfield and Howley in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA2 7SH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Oct 202587, Gorsey Lane, Warrington, WA2 7SQTerracedLeasehold£157,000
30 Jul 2025101, Gorsey Lane, Warrington, WA2 7SQTerracedLeasehold£180,000
01 May 202649, Gorsey Lane, Warrington, WA1 3PRTerracedLeasehold£143,500
19 Dec 2025152, Gorsey Lane, Warrington, WA2 7RYTerracedLeasehold£200,000
16 Oct 202554, Gorsey Lane, Warrington, WA1 3PSTerracedLeasehold£180,000

Schools

In the WA2 7SH postcode area, located within Orford, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA2 7SH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Benedict's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryOakwood Avenue Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryBeamont Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA2 7SH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA2 7SH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons Daily198 Gorsey Lane, Warrington, WA2 7RUWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miBoriva Trade LtdMarsh House Lane, Warrington, WA1 3QYWalking directions to Boriva Trade Ltd
0.3 miNisa178-186 Padgate Lane, Warrington, WA1 3SPWalking directions to Nisa
0.3 miSelect & Save178 Manchester Road, Warrington, WA1 3APWalking directions to Select & Save
0.4 miBest-one4 Central Avenue, Warrington, WA2 8BDWalking directions to Best-one

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 7SH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jean Flaherty

Fairfield & Howley - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Sagheer Zaman

Fairfield & Howley - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Tony Higgins

Fairfield & Howley - 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
ParishWarrington, unparished areaE43000007
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)OrfordE02002600
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Warrington 011BE01012482
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA2 7SH

Is WA2 7SH (Orford) safe?

The area around WA2 7SH records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 7SH?

The median sale price around WA2 7SH in Orford is £150,000 (about £196 per square foot) based on 128 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA2 7SH?

There are 12 schools close to WA2 7SH, including St Benedict's Catholic Primary School (Good), Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School (Good) and Beamont Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA2 7SH?

The closest station to WA2 7SH is Warrington Central, about 1,423 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA2 7SH?

WA2 7SH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,823 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Warrington North covering WA2 7SH is Charlotte Nichols (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Jean Flaherty (Labour Party), Sagheer Zaman (Labour Party) and Tony Higgins (Labour Party).

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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.