Postcode WA2 8BU 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 0.9 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Orford Park.
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.
Orford has a very high crime rate, with approximately 107.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 46.3% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 263 ft away from WA2 8BU.
Orford near WA2 8BU has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Warrington Central located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Warrington Central | N/A | Walking directions to Warrington Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Orford Park | Large | Walking directions to Orford Park |
| 0.4 mi | Dallam Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Dallam Recreation Ground |
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 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA2 8BU.
In the WA2 8BU postcode area, located within Orford, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA2 8BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda Express | 296 Winwick Road, Warrington, WA2 8HZ | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Winwick Road, Warrington, WA2 8JE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | 4 Central Avenue, Warrington, WA2 8BD | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | 184 Orford Lane, Warrington, WA2 7BE | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.5 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.
Elected local representatives for WA2 8BU, 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 8BU 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.
The median sale price around WA2 8BU in Orford 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 8BU, including Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School (Requires improvement), Warrington and Vale Royal College (Good) and Beamont Collegiate Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA2 8BU is Warrington Central, about 1,372 m away.
WA2 8BU 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).
The Member of Parliament for Warrington North covering WA2 8BU 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.