Postcode insights

WA2 9DA

Dryden Place

Orford

Interactive map showing WA2 9DA and surrounding area

Detailed insights for WA2 9DA

Overview

Postcode WA2 9DA 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 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 nearest station is Padgate, about 1.1 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
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Blackbrook has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,604 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Blackbrook has a high crime rate, with approximately 75 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% 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 6 ft away from WA2 9DA.

Flood risk

No risk

Blackbrook near WA2 9DA 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA2 9DA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miOrford ParkLargeWalking directions to Orford Park

Area Profile

Population
288
Population density
4,365.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.48(+22%)
Public order
7.69(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.48(-50%)
Other crime
3.84(+55%)
Vehicle crime
3.84(-36%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
277
95.85%
Other White
8
2.77%
Other
3
1.04%
African
1
0.35%
Total population: 289

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
62
23.94%
Level 4+ (Degree)
54
20.85%
Level 3 (A level)
47
18.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
12.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
11.2%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
93
67.88%
Owns with a mortgage
32
23.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
5.84%
Other social rented
2
1.46%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.46%
Total households: 137

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA2 9DA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA2 9DA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 May 202520, Sandy Lane, Warrington, WA2 9BXSemi-DetachedLeasehold£201,000
05 Nov 20258, Ruskin Avenue, Warrington, WA2 9DBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£280,000
10 Oct 202512, Tennyson Drive, Warrington, WA2 9BZSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
06 Mar 202648, Sandy Lane, Warrington, WA2 9BYTerracedLeasehold£128,000
04 Nov 202518, Small Avenue, Warrington, WA2 9ETSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000

Schools

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

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

Good

0.3 miPrimaryMeadowside Community Primary and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miSecondaryBeamont Collegiate AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA2 9DA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA2 9DA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTip Top Convenience Store14 School Road, Warrington, WA2 8PNWalking directions to Tip Top Convenience Store
0.3 miOne StopUnit 2 Howson Road, Warrington, WA2 9UBWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miCo-op Food98 Capesthorne Road, Warrington, WA2 9LNWalking directions to Co-op Food
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

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 9DA, 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 008AE01012521
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA2 9DA

Is WA2 9DA (Blackbrook) safe?

The area around WA2 9DA 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.

What is the average house price near WA2 9DA?

The median sale price around WA2 9DA 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 9DA?

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

How deprived is the area around WA2 9DA?

WA2 9DA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,604 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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