Postcode WA2 8EL 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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 35.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% 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 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Orford Park.
Orford has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,519 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Orford has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 248 ft away from WA2 8EL.
Orford near WA2 8EL has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Padgate located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Padgate | N/A | Walking directions to Padgate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Orford Park | Large | Walking directions to Orford Park |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA2 8EL.
In the WA2 8EL postcode area, located within Orford, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA2 8EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 15 Orford Green, Orford, Warrington, WA2 8PB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | 4B Martin Avenue, Orford, Warrington, WA2 0HQ | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 198 Gorsey Lane, Warrington, WA2 7RU | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Tip Top Convenience Store | 14 School Road, Warrington, WA2 8PN | Walking directions to Tip Top Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa | 178-186 Padgate Lane, Warrington, WA1 3SP | Walking directions to Nisa |
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 8EL, 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 8EL records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 8EL in Orford is £186,000 (about £223 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to WA2 8EL, including St Margaret's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School (Good), Beamont Primary School (Good) and St Benedict's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA2 8EL is Padgate, about 1,207 m away.
WA2 8EL scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,519 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 8EL 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.