Orford Lane is in Warrington and in Warrington district. WA2 7AS is located in the Orford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warrington North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orford Lane, Warrington, WA2 7AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA2 7AR, WA2 7AW, WA2 7AY, WA2 7AX, WA2 7AT, WA2 7HE, WA2 7AP, WA2 7BG, WA2 7HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA2 7AS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents 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 | 45.5% | 48.3% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 54.5% | 51.7% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 WA2 7AS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.7% 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 | 51.4% | 52.7% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.7% | 29.3% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -14.9% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 4.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 9% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 4.3% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 45.1% | 44.1% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 36% | 39.7% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 12.9% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 2.4% | -3.7% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.1% | 24.8% | -3.3% | 18.2% | 6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.3% | 17.1% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 13.6% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4.7% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 12.8% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 22.5% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 5.6% | 4.7% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 91.6% | 89.5% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 68.8% 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 | 86.9% | 68.8% | -18.1% | 83.2% | -14.4% |
| European Union | 9.4% | 22.7% | 13.3% | 6.1% | 16.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.5% | 69% | -17.5% | 83.2% | -14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 3.7% | -1.4% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 8.5% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 10.2% | 7.8% | 2.2% | 8.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 8.5% | 5.5% | 1.9% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.4% | 76.7% | -23.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 12.8% | 0.9% | 11.9% |
| Other EU countries | 8.3% | 1.5% | 6.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 22.1% | 13.5% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.7% | 37.2% | -5.5% |
| Christian | 57.3% | 46.2% | 11.1% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orford Lane was 126.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.7% higher than the Fairfield and Howley average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Orford Lane has the 26th highest crime rate of 101 local areas in Fairfield and Howley and the 106th highest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 136 Orford Lane, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £154,500 | 2022-02-11 | £174,414 |
| 132 Orford Lane, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2021-04-27 | £106,326 |
| 128 Orford Lane, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2015-10-12 | £130,875 |
| 132 Orford Lane, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £76,900 | 2014-09-25 | £128,823 |
| 132 Orford Lane, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £100,500 | 2007-04-24 | £166,230 |
WA2 7AS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Other | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Transport and storage | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,035 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School Lathom Avenue , Orford WA2 8AL | 3out of 4 | 592 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamont Primary School Beamont Primary School , WA2 7RQ | 3out of 4 | 648 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Quebec Road , WA2 7SB | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Bewsey Road , WA5 0JS | 3out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elphin's (Fairfield) CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Farrell Street , WA1 2GN | 3out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamont Collegiate Academy Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX | 3out of 4 | 2,351 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic High School Cromwell Avenue , Westbrook WA5 1HG | 2out of 4 | 2,402 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Padgate Academy Insall Road , WA2 0LN | - not rated | 2,630 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrington and Vale Royal College Winwick Road , WA2 8QA | - not rated | 1,245 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 2,271 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrington Hospital Unit Co Wards B10-11 Lovely Lane , Warrington NHS Trust Hospital WA5 1QG | - not rated | 1,582 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Woolston Brook School Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL | 3out of 4 | 3,111 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Lane Community Special School Woolston Learning Village, Holes Lane , Holes Lane WA1 4LS | 4out of 4 | 3,124 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Wood Special School Holes Lane , Woolston WA1 4LS | 3out of 4 | 3,135 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kassia Academy and Support Services Fallowfield Grove , Padgate WA2 0QQ | 3out of 4 | 3,433 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lalkilla | 103 Orford Lane | 25 yd | |
| Donatello | 75-81 Orford Lane | 148 yd | |
| Giggles Play Mill Ltd | 3rd Floor, Evans House, Norman Street | 344 yd | |
| The LTC | Evans House, Norman Street | 344 yd | |
| Quasar | Evans House, Norman Street | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Irish Club | 83 Orford Lane | 148 yd | |
| Hawthorne Hotel | 40 Orford Lane | 169 yd | |
| St Benedicts Parish Centre | Rhodes Street | 337 yd | |
| The Albion | 94 Battersby Lane | 340 yd | |
| 147 Snooker Club | Evans House, Norman Street | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawarma King | 117 Orford Lane | 25 yd | |
| Golden Bowl | 107 Orford Lane | 25 yd | |
| Xpress Cafe | 118a Orford Lane | 67 yd | |
| Chicken Village | 150 Orford Lane | 76 yd | |
| Chilli Masala | 139 Orford Lane | 123 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co op | 138-142 Orford Lane | 76 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 184-186 Orford Lane | 170 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco Extra, Winwick Road | 514 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 2a, School Brow | 750 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Unit 6, Cockhedge Shopping Centre, Cockhedge Way | 779 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Exclusive Fitness For Women EVANS HOUSE EVANS HOUSE NORMAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 364 yd |
| Warrington St Ann'S C Of E Primary School LATHOM AVENUE | grass pitches | 605 yd |
| Warrington Wolves (Halliwell Jones Stadium) HALLIWELL JONES STADIUM HALLIWELL JONES STADIUM WINWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 605 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Warrington) UNIT H4 UNIT H4 COCKHEDGE WAY | health and fitness suite | 800 yd |
| Total Fitness (Warrington) (Closed) Winwick Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 821 yd |
| Orford Jubilee Neighbourhood Hub Jubilee Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 883 yd |
| Pure Gym (Warrington Central) FENNEL STREET | health and fitness suite | 898 yd |
| St Elphins Park 71-75 71-75 ST. KATHERINES WAY | grass pitches | 954 yd |
| Orford Park (Closed) Hallfields Road | grass pitches | 1,027 yd |
| Rylands Recreation Club GORSEY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,051 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 127.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.