Orchard Street is in Warrington and in Warrington district. WA1 2TE is located in the Fairfield and Howley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warrington North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orchard Street, Warrington, WA1 2TE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA1 2SY, WA1 2TD, WA1 2PA, WA1 2SZ, WA1 2GF, WA1 2BE, WA1 2TA, WA1 2PF, WA1 2NX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA1 2TE is primarily male, with 59.9% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 37.3% | 40.1% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -10.9% |
| Male | 62.7% | 59.9% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 10.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WA1 2TE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 69.8% | 68.3% | -1.5% | 37.9% | 30.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13.2% | 18.6% | 5.4% | 44.2% | -25.6% |
| Separated | 5% | 2.2% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 9.8% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.1% | 46.7% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 31.7% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 13.6% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 7.5% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.5% | 12.7% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 7.2% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 15.5% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 5.5% | -1.1% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 16.6% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 36.5% | 18.3% | 33.8% | 2.7% |
| Other | 22.3% | 6.1% | -16.2% | 2.8% | 3.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.2% | 84.5% | -9.7% | 81.4% | 3.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Other | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 54% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.6% | 54% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -29.2% |
| European Union | 31.5% | 33.2% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 27.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.5% | 54.8% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -28.4% |
| 10+ Years | 10.8% | 9% | -1.8% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 15% | 13.6% | -1.4% | 2.9% | 10.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.2% | 11.6% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 9.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 11.1% | 9.6% | 1.9% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.3% | 76.7% | -27.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 9.5% | 1.3% | 8.2% |
| Romania | 8% | 0.9% | 7.1% |
| Other EU countries | 11.9% | 1.5% | 10.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Street was 206.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.1% higher than the Fairfield and Howley average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Orchard Street has the 13th highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Fairfield and Howley and the 44th highest crime rate of 674 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 90.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Cherry Court Orchard Street, Warrington, Warrington Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2025-10-31 | £96,903 |
| 31 Cherry Court Orchard Street, Warrington, Warrington Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2025-05-12 | £78,524 |
| 4 Cherry Court Orchard Street, Warrington, Warrington Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2025-03-31 | £65,540 |
| 29 Cherry Court Orchard Street, Warrington, Warrington Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £106,000 | 2025-02-14 | £108,503 |
| 24 Cherry Court Orchard Street, Warrington, Warrington Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2023-08-04 | £95,145 |
The percentage of student residents living in WA1 2TE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Transport and storage | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Lane Nursery and Forest School Sandy Lane , Orford WA2 9HY | 4out of 4 | 2,979 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Elphin's (Fairfield) CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Farrell Street , WA1 2GN | 3out of 4 | 672 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington St James's CofE Primary School Old Road , WA4 1AP | - not rated | 804 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Latchford St James CofE Primary School Old Road , WA4 1AP | 3out of 4 | 804 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Quebec Road , WA2 7SB | 3out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamont Community Primary School O'leary Street , WA2 7RQ | - not rated | 1,230 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG | - not rated | 786 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,732 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Boteler High School Grammar School Road , WA4 1JL | - not rated | 1,915 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School Grammar School Road , Latchford WA4 1JL | - not rated | 1,915 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School Grammar School Road , Latchford WA4 1JL | 3out of 4 | 1,915 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington and Vale Royal College Winwick Road , WA2 8QA | - not rated | 2,213 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Green CIO Irwell Road , St Werburghs Development Centre WA4 6DQ | - not rated | 1,736 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington Hospital Unit Co Wards B10-11 Lovely Lane , Warrington NHS Trust Hospital WA5 1QG | - not rated | 1,901 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Warrington Tutorial Centre Warrington Business Park , Longfield Road WA2 8TX | - not rated | 1,928 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Advanced Education - The Barn C/O Advanced Education, Warrington School , Unit 2 Forrest Way WA5 1DF | - not rated | 2,825 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Advanced Education -Thames C/O Advanced Education, Warrington School,Unit 2 Forrest Way , Gatewarth Industrial Estate WA5 1DF | - not rated | 2,825 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cottage | 90 Church Street | 135 yd | |
| James Lee House (Catering) | James Lee House, Brick Street | 137 yd | |
| The Black Gold | 90 Mersey Street | 312 yd | |
| Asda Cafe - Express Diner | Unit A, Cockhedge Shopping Centre, Cockhedge Way | 379 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Unit 1A, Cockhedge Shopping Centre, Prince Henry Square | 438 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tavern | 25 Church Street | 117 yd | |
| Taco Bar and Kitchen | 29 Church Street | 118 yd | |
| Bulls Head | 33 Church Street | 151 yd | |
| Warrington Conservative Club | 6 Dial Street | 196 yd | |
| The Borough Arms | 120 Buttermarket Street | 217 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Di's Deli-licious Dining | 1 Fennel Street | 58 yd | |
| KK City | 96 Buttermarket Street | 217 yd | |
| Spice Junction | 104 Buttermarket Street | 217 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 114-116 Buttermarket Street | 217 yd | |
| Big Portion | 110 Buttermarket Street | 217 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl, Fennel Street | 78 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 2a, School Brow | 183 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 100 Church Street | 235 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Unit 6, Cockhedge Shopping Centre, Cockhedge Way | 379 yd | |
| B & M Retail Ltd. | Unit 1, Riverside Retail Park, Wharf Street | 498 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Warrington Central) FENNEL STREET | health and fitness suite | 134 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Warrington) UNIT H4 UNIT H4 COCKHEDGE WAY | health and fitness suite | 169 yd |
| Dw Fitness (Warrington) BANK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 431 yd |
| St Elphins Park 71-75 71-75 ST. KATHERINES WAY | grass pitches | 587 yd |
| Exclusive Fitness For Women EVANS HOUSE EVANS HOUSE NORMAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 705 yd |
| Fitness First For Women (Warrington) (Closed) Barbauld Street | health and fitness suite | 711 yd |
| Warrington Hook & Jab (Closed) Bridge Foot Industrial Estate Bridge Foot Industrial Estate Old Road | health and fitness suite | 824 yd |
| Latchford Giants Amateur Rugby League Football Club Victoria Park Victoria Park Knutsford Road | grass pitches | 828 yd |
| Warrington Wolves (Halliwell Jones Stadium) HALLIWELL JONES STADIUM HALLIWELL JONES STADIUM WINWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 933 yd |
| Springfield Fitness And Spa (Closed) Springfield Street | health and fitness suite | 975 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.2% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 77.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.