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WA2 9PF

Fisher Avenue

Orford

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Detailed insights for WA2 9PF

Overview

Postcode WA2 9PF is located in an urban city, within the Orford area of Warrington in the North West region, and forms part of the Orford area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 131.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Orford is £40,341 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 Warrington Central, about 1.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Orford Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
131
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
28.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Orford has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,667 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Orford has a very high crime rate, with approximately 131.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

28.6%

Approximately 28.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Orford is £40,341 per year.

Noise Level

Low

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

Flood risk

Low

Orford near WA2 9PF has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Warrington Central located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA2 9PF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miOrford ParkLargeWalking directions to Orford Park
0.4 miLongford ParkMediumWalking directions to Longford Park

Area Profile

Population
349
Population density
4,247.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
74.89(+101%)
Public order
15.96(+58%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.89(+43%)
Bicycle theft
11.66(+1240%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.59(-52%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
316
90.54%
Irish
7
2.01%
Other
6
1.72%
Chinese
5
1.43%
Indian
4
1.15%
Total population: 349

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
62
23.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
55
21.24%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
15.44%
Level 3 (A level)
39
15.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
14.29%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
40
30.08%
Owns with a mortgage
40
30.08%
Social rents from council
22
16.54%
Other social rented
16
12.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.02%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Orford

Median price: £186,000
Price per sq ft: £228
Sales (last 12 months): 101
Typical range (middle 50%): £158K – £225K

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.

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
Detached4£312,500£340
Semi-Detached46£213,000£250
Terraced50£170,500£207
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£207,000£160,000
2026£315,000£220,000£172,000
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£248£202
2026£347£254£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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA2 9PF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA2 9PF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 May 202512, Clough Avenue, Warrington, WA2 9PHTerracedFreehold£90,000
17 Apr 202626, Cossack Avenue, Warrington, WA2 9PBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£220,000
12 Nov 202521, Fisher Avenue, Warrington, WA2 9PASemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
30 Jun 20259, The Coppins, Warrington, WA2 9DYDetachedLeasehold£250,000
27 Jun 2025125, Northway, Warrington, WA2 9QHTerracedFreehold£165,000

Schools

In the WA2 9PF postcode area, located within Orford, there are 10 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.

Nearby schools for WA2 9PF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryMeadowside Community Primary and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter
0.2 miSecondaryBeamont Collegiate AcademyAcademy sponsor led
0.2 miPrimarySt Stephen's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA2 9PF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA2 9PF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOne StopUnit 2 Howson Road, Warrington, WA2 9UBWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miGo Local14 School Road, Warrington, WA2 8PNWalking directions to Go Local
0.4 miTesco ExpressWinwick Road, Warrington, WA2 8JEWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miAsda Express296 Winwick Road, Warrington, WA2 8HZWalking directions to Asda Express
0.4 miThe Food WarehouseAntrim Road, Warrington, WA2 8JTWalking directions to The Food Warehouse

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Warrington district.

Band A£1,632
Band B£1,904
Band C£2,176
Band D£2,448
Band E£2,992
Band F£3,535
Band G£4,079
Band H£4,895

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 9PF, 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)OrfordE02002600
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Warrington 011CE01012520
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA2 9PF

Is WA2 9PF (Orford) safe?

The area around WA2 9PF records about 131 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 9PF?

The median sale price around WA2 9PF in Orford is £186,000 (about £228 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA2 9PF?

There are 15 schools close to WA2 9PF, including Meadowside Community Primary and Nursery School (Good), Beamont Collegiate Academy (Good) and St Stephen's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around WA2 9PF?

WA2 9PF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,667 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA2 9PF (Orford) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Warrington North covering WA2 9PF 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).