Postcode insights

WA2 9BS

Primrose Close

Orford

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Detailed insights for WA2 9BS

Overview

Postcode WA2 9BS is located in an urban city, within the Orford ward 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 nearest station is Padgate, about 1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Orford Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
3.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Blackbrook has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,083 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Blackbrook has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.8%

Approximately 3.8% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Blackbrook is £38,863 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WA2 9BS.

Flood risk

No risk

Blackbrook near WA2 9BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Padgate located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA2 9BS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miOrford ParkLargeWalking directions to Orford Park

Area Profile

Population
297
Population density
6,644.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.86(-31%)
Shoplifting
6.47(+12%)
Public order
5.75(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.75(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.31(-76%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
278
93.6%
Other White
9
3.03%
African
5
1.68%
Other Asian
3
1.01%
Irish
2
0.67%
Total population: 297

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
58
23.11%
Level 4+ (Degree)
53
21.12%
Level 3 (A level)
52
20.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
12.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
11.95%
Total 16+ residents: 251

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
61
46.56%
Owns with a mortgage
56
42.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.58%
Social rents from council
4
3.05%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.29%
Total households: 131

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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA2 9BS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA2 9BS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Dec 202523, Primrose Close, Warrington, WA2 9BSDetachedFreehold£295,000
10 Apr 2026Area Housing Office, 2, Festival Avenue, Warrington, WA2 9EPOtherFreehold£170,000
29 Aug 202513, Festival Avenue, Warrington, WA2 9ERTerracedFreehold£150,000
21 May 202520, Sandy Lane, Warrington, WA2 9BXSemi-DetachedLeasehold£201,000
04 Mar 2026172, Neville Avenue, Warrington, WA2 9AXTerracedFreehold£191,500

Schools

In the WA2 9BS postcode area, located within Blackbrook, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA2 9BS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Margaret's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryBeamont Collegiate AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryMeadowside Community Primary and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA2 9BS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA2 9BS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op Food98 Capesthorne Road, Warrington, WA2 9LNWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miTip Top Convenience Store14 School Road, Warrington, WA2 8PNWalking directions to Tip Top Convenience Store
0.3 miPremier Express Concorde PlaceConcord Place, Warrington, WA2 9NAWalking directions to Premier Express Concorde Place
0.3 miLondisConcord Place, Warrington, WA2 9NAWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miTesco Express15 Orford Green, Orford, Warrington, WA2 8PBWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 9BS, 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)BlackbrookE02002597
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Warrington 008BE01012522
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA2 9BS

Is WA2 9BS (Blackbrook) safe?

The area around WA2 9BS 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, public order and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WA2 9BS?

The median sale price around WA2 9BS in Blackbrook is £186,000 (about £223 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA2 9BS?

There are 15 schools close to WA2 9BS, including St Margaret's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School (Good), Beamont Collegiate Academy (Good) and Meadowside Community Primary and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WA2 9BS?

WA2 9BS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,083 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA2 9BS (Blackbrook) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Warrington North covering WA2 9BS 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.