Postcode WA2 8LU is located in an urban city, within the Orford area of Warrington in the North West region, and forms part of the Blackbrook area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blackbrook is £38,863 per year. The median sale price in Orford is £186,000 (around £228 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £158,000 and £225,000. The nearest station is Padgate, about 1.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Orford Park.
Blackbrook has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,200 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Blackbrook has a high crime rate, with approximately 75 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 46.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Blackbrook is £38,863 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 135 ft away from WA2 8LU.
Blackbrook near WA2 8LU 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Orford Park | Large | Walking directions to Orford Park |
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £186,000 (about £228 per square foot) in Orford area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £395,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £312,500 | £340 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £213,000 | £250 |
| Terraced | 50 | £170,500 | £207 |
| 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 | £207,000 | £160,000 |
| 2026 | £315,000 | £220,000 | £172,000 |
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 | £248 | £202 |
| 2026 | £347 | £254 | £211 |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA2 8LU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2025 | 1, Longfield Gardens, Warrington, WA2 8LU | Detached | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 5, School Road, Warrington, WA2 9AB | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £160,000 | |
| 01 Oct 2025 | Blackburne Arms Hotel, Orford Green, Warrington, WA2 8PL | Other | Freehold | £1,200,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 18, Beatty Avenue, Warrington, WA2 9NY | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £204,000 | |
| 13 Jul 2026 | 13, School Road, Warrington, WA2 9AD | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £235,000 |
In the WA2 8LU postcode area, located within Blackbrook, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Unrated. | |
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School ratingInspection information
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| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Beamont Collegiate Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Jun 2017. | |
Beamont Collegiate Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 14 Jun 2017
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Warrington St Ann's Church of England Primary Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Jun 2024. | |
Warrington St Ann's Church of England Primary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Jun 2024
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8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA2 8LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Go Local | 14 School Road, Warrington, WA2 8PN | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 15 Orford Green, Orford, Warrington, WA2 8PB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 98 Capesthorne Road, Warrington, WA2 9LN | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 198 Gorsey Lane, Warrington, WA2 7RU | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | 4 Central Avenue, Warrington, WA2 8BD | Walking directions to Best-one |
Annual council tax rates for Warrington district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WA2 8LU, 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 8LU records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 8LU in Orford is £186,000 (about £228 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to WA2 8LU, including St Margaret's Church of England Primary School, Beamont Collegiate Academy (Good) and Warrington St Ann's Church of England Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
WA2 8LU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,200 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 8LU 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).