Postcode WA2 9BD 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% 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 0.8 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.
Blackbrook has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,839 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Blackbrook has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.2% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WA2 9BD.
Blackbrook near WA2 9BD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Padgate located about 0.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA2 9BD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2026 | 132, Neville Avenue, Warrington, WA2 9AY | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 18, Bruce Avenue, Warrington, WA2 9BB | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £238,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 97, Poplars Avenue, Warrington, WA2 9LL | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 23, Woodcote Close, Warrington, WA2 9AH | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £252,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 84, Poplars Avenue, Warrington, WA2 9LG | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 |
In the WA2 9BD postcode area, located within Blackbrook, there are 13 primary and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Brook Acre Community Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Sept 2017. | |
Brook Acre Community Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 20 Sept 2017
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| 0.5 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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8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA2 9BD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 98 Capesthorne Road, Warrington, WA2 9LN | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | 4B Martin Avenue, Orford, Warrington, WA2 0HQ | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 15 Orford Green, Orford, Warrington, WA2 8PB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Go Local | 14 School Road, Warrington, WA2 8PN | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.4 mi | Premier Express Concorde Place | Concord Place, Warrington, WA2 9NA | Walking directions to Premier Express Concorde Place |
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 9BD, 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 9BD records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around WA2 9BD 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 9BD, including St Margaret's Church of England Primary School, Brook Acre Community Primary School (Good) and Beamont Collegiate Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WA2 9BD is Padgate, about 1,299 m away.
WA2 9BD scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,839 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 9BD 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).