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WA2 7SS

Orford Road

Poulton South

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Detailed insights for WA2 7SS

Overview

Postcode WA2 7SS is located in an urban city, within the Poulton South ward of Warrington in the North West region, and forms part of the Orford area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% 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 Padgate, about 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Orford Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
24.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Orford has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,330 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Orford has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

24.6%

Approximately 24.6% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 11 ft away from WA2 7SS.

Flood risk

Very low

Orford near WA2 7SS has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Padgate located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA2 7SS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Padgate

N/A

Walking directions to Padgate

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA2 7SS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miOrford ParkLargeWalking directions to Orford Park
0.4 miBruche ParkMediumWalking directions to Bruche Park

Area Profile

Population
256
Population density
3,531 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.27(+37%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.73(+8%)
Public order
8.44(-17%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.14(-60%)
Other crime
4.54(+83%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
241
94.51%
Chinese
6
2.35%
Other White
2
0.78%
Arab
2
0.78%
Other
2
0.78%
Total population: 255

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
48
22.64%
Level 3 (A level)
40
18.87%
No qualifications
39
18.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
16.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
11.32%
Total 16+ residents: 212

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
31
27.19%
Owns outright
29
25.44%
Other social rented
24
21.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
19.3%
Social rents from council
4
3.51%
Total households: 114

Property prices in Poulton South

Median price£247,000
Price per sq ft£291
Sales (last 12 months)83
Typical range (middle 50%)£219K – £298K

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £247,000 (about £291 per square foot) in Poulton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £575,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Poulton South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£402,500£315
Semi-Detached58£250,000£292
Terraced9£191,000£237
Flats2£130,000£233

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Poulton South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Poulton South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£305,750£143,500£145,000
2017£307,750£166,000£146,000
2018£295,875£180,500£139,550
2019£292,500£178,500£142,500
2020£311,000£170,000£145,000
2021£331,250£208,500£165,500
2022£374,375£235,000£182,500
2023£407,500£243,500£205,000
2024£390,000£235,000£194,000
2025£405,000£245,000£191,000
2026£110,000£257,500£228,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Poulton South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Poulton South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£233£174£162
2017£233£190£183
2018£251£206£183
2019£251£212£163
2020£236£223£157
2021£292£240£182
2022£320£272£208
2023£330£264£251
2024£259£261£222
2025£331£288£253
2026£134£267£220
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Poulton South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Poulton South in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA2 7SS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Jul 202546, Withers Avenue, Warrington, WA2 8EXSemi-DetachedLeasehold£270,000
27 Mar 202591, Withers Avenue, Warrington, WA2 8EXSemi-DetachedLeasehold£224,000
11 Dec 202519, Eric Avenue, Warrington, WA1 3DQSemi-DetachedLeasehold£200,000
24 Apr 202524, Eric Avenue, Warrington, WA1 3DQSemi-DetachedLeasehold£170,000
17 Apr 202516, Eric Avenue, Warrington, WA1 3DQSemi-DetachedFreehold£167,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA2 7SS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryOakwood Avenue Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Benedict's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Oswald's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA2 7SS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA2 7SS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miNisa178-186 Padgate Lane, Warrington, WA1 3SPWalking directions to Nisa
0.3 miMorrisons Daily198 Gorsey Lane, Warrington, WA2 7RUWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miBest-one267 Padgate Lane, Padgate, Warrington, WA1 3LBWalking directions to Best-one
0.3 miTesco Express15 Orford Green, Orford, Warrington, WA2 8PBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miBoriva Trade LtdMarsh House Lane, Warrington, WA1 3QYWalking directions to Boriva Trade Ltd

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

Local councillors

Rebecca Knowles

Poulton South - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Stephen John Rydzkowski

Poulton South - 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
WardPoulton SouthE05011042
ParishWarrington, unparished areaE43000007
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)OrfordE02002600
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Warrington 011AE01012481
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA2 7SS

Is WA2 7SS (Orford) safe?

The area around WA2 7SS records about 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 7SS?

The median sale price around WA2 7SS in Orford is £247,000 (about £291 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA2 7SS?

There are 16 schools close to WA2 7SS, including Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School (Good), St Benedict's Catholic Primary School (Good) and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA2 7SS?

The closest station to WA2 7SS is Padgate, about 1,123 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA2 7SS?

WA2 7SS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,330 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Warrington North covering WA2 7SS is Charlotte Nichols (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Rebecca Knowles (Labour Party) and Stephen John Rydzkowski (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.