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WA2 9HX

Sandy Lane

Orford

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Detailed insights for WA2 9HX

Overview

Postcode WA2 9HX is located in an urban city, within the Orford ward of Warrington in the North West region, and forms part of the Hulme area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hulme is £39,965 per year. The nearest station is Padgate, about 1.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Longford Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
55.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Hulme has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,646 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Hulme has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

55.5%

Approximately 55.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 41.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Hulme is £39,965 per year.

Noise Level

Low

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

Flood risk

No risk

Hulme near WA2 9HX 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA2 9HX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLongford ParkMediumWalking directions to Longford Park

Area Profile

Population
375
Population density
10,026.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.97(+15%)
Other theft
6.97(+6%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.65(-48%)
Other crime
4.07(+64%)
Public order
4.07(-60%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
307
82.09%
Other White
52
13.9%
Chinese
4
1.07%
White and Black African (mixed)
4
1.07%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.8%
Total population: 374

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
67
26.07%
Level 4+ (Degree)
43
16.73%
Level 3 (A level)
42
16.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
15.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
14.01%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
47
36.72%
Owns with a mortgage
29
22.66%
Other social rented
24
18.75%
Owns outright
17
13.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
7.81%
Total households: 128

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 9HX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA2 9HX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 202536, St Stephens Avenue, Warrington, WA2 9RHTerracedFreehold£175,000
20 Jun 202562, Sinclair Avenue, Warrington, WA2 9RFTerracedFreehold£187,000
31 Jan 202688, Sandy Lane, Warrington, WA2 9HUSemi-DetachedFreehold£153,000
30 Jan 202688, Sandy Lane, Warrington, WA2 9HUSemi-DetachedFreehold£153,000
27 Feb 202629, Mendip Avenue, Warrington, WA2 9JFSemi-DetachedFreehold£167,000

Schools

In the WA2 9HX postcode area, located within Hulme, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA2 9HX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNurserySandy Lane Nursery and Forest SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimarySt Stephen's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Andrew's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA2 9HX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA2 9HX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOne StopUnit 2 Howson Road, Warrington, WA2 9UBWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miWarrington Community Grocery14 Cotswold Road, Warrington, WA2 9SEWalking directions to Warrington Community Grocery
0.3 miAldiSandy Lane West, Warrington, WA2 9SAWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miCo-op Food47 Cotswold Road, Warrington, WA2 9SFWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miThe Food WarehouseAntrim Road, Warrington, WA2 8JTWalking directions to The Food Warehouse

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 9HX, 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)HulmeE02002595
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Warrington 006AE01012526
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA2 9HX

Is WA2 9HX (Hulme) safe?

The area around WA2 9HX records about 70 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 anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near WA2 9HX?

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

What schools are near WA2 9HX?

There are 9 schools close to WA2 9HX, including Sandy Lane Nursery and Forest School (Outstanding), St Stephen's Catholic Primary School (Good) and St Andrew's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WA2 9HX?

WA2 9HX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,646 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA2 9HX (Hulme) in Parliament and on the local council?

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