Postcode insights

WA2 8HE

Alder Lane

Orford

Interactive map showing WA2 8HE and surrounding area

Detailed insights for WA2 8HE

Overview

Postcode WA2 8HE 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 131.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Orford Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
131
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
71.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Orford has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,746 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Orford has a very high crime rate, with approximately 131.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

71.6%

Approximately 71.6% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WA2 8HE.

Flood risk

Very low

Orford near WA2 8HE has very low 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 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA2 8HE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Warrington Central

N/A

Walking directions to Warrington Central

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA2 8HE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miOrford ParkLargeWalking directions to Orford Park

Area Profile

Population
364
Population density
2,995.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
74.89(+101%)
Public order
15.96(+58%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.89(+43%)
Bicycle theft
11.66(+1240%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.59(-52%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
287
78.85%
Other White
36
9.89%
Other
18
4.95%
Other Asian
6
1.65%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.1%
Total population: 364

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
88
32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
17.09%
Level 4+ (Degree)
42
15.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
14.91%
Apprenticeship
23
8.36%
Total 16+ residents: 275

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
56
41.79%
Other social rented
40
29.85%
Owns outright
14
10.45%
Owns with a mortgage
13
9.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
5.97%
Total households: 134

Property prices in Orford

Median price£186,000
Price per sq ft£223
Sales (last 12 months)95
Typical range (middle 50%)£156K – £217K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Orford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£297,500£266
Semi-Detached42£202,000£250
Terraced46£162,500£203
Flats1£115,000£187

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Orford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Orford.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Orford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Orford.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Orford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Orford in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA2 8HE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA2 8HE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Oct 202510, Mortimer Avenue, Warrington, WA2 8BATerracedLeasehold£160,000
23 May 202522, Mortimer Avenue, Warrington, WA2 8BATerracedLeasehold£147,000
26 Feb 20256, Alder Crescent, Warrington, WA2 8AQTerracedFreehold£220,000
11 Jun 202520, South Avenue, Warrington, WA2 8BQTerracedLeasehold£160,000
31 Mar 202560, South Avenue, Warrington, WA2 8BQSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000

Schools

In the WA2 8HE postcode area, located within Orford, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA2 8HE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryWarrington St Ann's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.2 miSecondaryBeamont Collegiate AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 mi16 plusWarrington and Vale Royal CollegeFurther education

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA2 8HE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA2 8HE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBest-one4 Central Avenue, Warrington, WA2 8BDWalking directions to Best-one
0.3 miAsda Express296 Winwick Road, Warrington, WA2 8HZWalking directions to Asda Express
0.3 miTip Top Convenience Store14 School Road, Warrington, WA2 8PNWalking directions to Tip Top Convenience Store
0.4 miTesco ExpressWinwick Road, Warrington, WA2 8JEWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miHeron Foods184 Orford Lane, Warrington, WA2 7BEWalking directions to Heron Foods

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 8HE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dave Appleton

Orford - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Emily Russon

Orford - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Robin Michael David Frith

Orford - 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
WardOrfordE05011038
ParishWarrington, unparished areaE43000007
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)OrfordE02002600
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Warrington 011CE01012520
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced2011-10-01

Frequently asked questions about WA2 8HE

Is WA2 8HE (Orford) safe?

The area around WA2 8HE records about 131 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.

What is the average house price near WA2 8HE?

The median sale price around WA2 8HE in Orford is £186,000 (about £223 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA2 8HE?

There are 17 schools close to WA2 8HE, including Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School (Requires improvement), Beamont Collegiate Academy (Good) and Warrington and Vale Royal College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA2 8HE?

The closest station to WA2 8HE is Warrington Central, about 1,460 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA2 8HE?

WA2 8HE scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,746 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA2 8HE (Orford) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Warrington North covering WA2 8HE 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).

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.