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Orford Lane is in Warrington and in Warrington district. WA2 7BA 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 Orford Lane, Warrington, WA2 7BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WA2 7BB, WA2 7EZ, WA2 7EY, WA2 7QN, WA2 7QL, WA2 7QA, WA2 7EX, WA2 7HA, WA2 7ES.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA2 7BA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female53.4%50.8%-2.6% 51.0% -0.2%
Male46.6%49.2%2.6% 49.0% 0.2%

Partnership Status

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 7BA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.8% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single49.4%47.8%-1.6% 37.9% 9.9%
Married: Opposite sex29.2%31.6%2.4% 44.2% -12.6%
Married: Same sex0%1.3%1.3% 0.3% 1.0%
Separated2%2.6%0.6% 2.2% 0.4%
Divorced13.4%10.5%-2.9% 9.1% 1.4%
Widowed5.9%6.1%0.2% 6.1% 0.0%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health45.6%44.1%-1.5% 48.4% -4.3%
Good health37.5%38.3%0.8% 33.6% 4.7%
Fair health11.7%13.7%2.0% 12.7% 1.0%
Bad health3.9%2.7%-1.2% 4.0% -1.3%
Very bad health1.3%1.2%-0.1% 1.2% 0.0%

Education and Qualifications

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 21.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications26.1%24.9%-1.2% 18.2% 6.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 14.6%10.5%-4.1% 9.6% 0.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels17.4%14%-3.4% 13.4% 0.6%
Apprenticeship2.8%10%7.2% 5.3% 4.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels17.8%13.1%-4.7% 16.9% -3.8%
Degree or Similar13.4%21.4%8.0% 33.8% -12.4%
Other7.9%6.1%-1.8% 2.8% 3.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%1.6%1.6% 1.1% 0.5%
Chinese1%0%-1.0% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian1.6%1.2%-0.4% 3.1% -1.9%
Pakistani1.3%0.8%-0.5% 2.7% -1.9%
Other Asian0%2.4%2.4% 1.6% 0.8%
Mixed White and Asian0.3%0%-0.3% 0.8% -0.8%
White95.4%90.6%-4.8% 81.4% 9.2%
Roma0%1.2%1.2% 0.2% 1.0%
Other0.3%2.4%2.1% 1.6% 0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 73.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom89.6%73.5%-16.1% 83.2% -9.7%
European Union6.2%18.7%12.5% 6.1% 12.6%
Rest of Europe0.3%2.3%2.0% 0.8% 1.5%
Africa0.3%0%-0.3% 2.7% -2.7%
Middle East and Asia2.9%5.1%2.2% 5.6% -0.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.7%0%-0.7% 1.3% -1.3%
Oceania0%0.4%0.4% 0.3% 0.1%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK88.6%73.8%-14.8% 83.2% -9.4%
10+ Years4.9%8.2%3.3% 9.8% -1.6%
5-10 Years3.6%6.3%2.7% 2.9% 3.4%
2-5 Years0.7%9%8.3% 2.2% 6.8%
Less than 2 years2.3%2.7%0.4% 1.9% 0.8%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom62.9% 76.7% -13.8%
Ireland0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Portugal0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Poland5.9% 1.3% 4.6%
Romania5.1% 0.9% 4.2%
Other EU countries8.2% 1.5% 6.7%
Other Europe0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
Southern Asia1.6% 1.2% 0.4%
Oceania0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
No passport held14.5% 13.5% 1.0%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion31.7% 37.2% -5.5%
Christian59.1% 46.2% 12.9%
Muslim6% 6.5% -0.5%
Not answered3.2% 6.0% -2.8%

Safety

Is Orford Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orford Lane was 155.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.3% higher than the Fairfield and Howley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Orford Lane has the 15th highest crime rate of 101 local areas in Fairfield and Howley and the 67th highest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 90.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 54.3%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£38,700
Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in WA2 7BA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Orford Lane are based on 130 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Warrington.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Orford Lane, Warrington, WA2 7BA

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA2 7BA

Average Price
£128,266
Semi-Detached
£91,965
Terraced
£132,804
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Orford Lane

Average Price
£175,320
Semi-Detached
£188,340
Terraced
£149,581
Detached
£202,136
Flats/Maisonettes
£119,792
Other
£345,299

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Orford LaneStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
195 Orford Lane, Warrington, Warrington
Terraced, an established residential building
£121,0002024-10-14 £124,938
195 Orford Lane, Warrington, Warrington
Terraced, an established residential building
£125,0002022-08-25 £131,930
215 Orford Lane, Warrington, Warrington
Terraced, an established residential building
£135,0002021-12-21 £157,225
193 Orford Lane, Warrington, Warrington
Terraced, an established residential building
£90,0002021-08-06 £109,697
209 Orford Lane, Warrington, Warrington
Terraced, an established residential building
£85,0002017-03-23 £131,455
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA2 7BA

Employment

WA2 7BA 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee108
Retired36
Part-Time Employee30
Self-Employed12
Long-Term Sick or disabled12
Student (economically inactive)12
Other10
Unemployed7
Looking after home or family5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles48
Human health and social work activities28
Transport and storage18
Manufacturing15
Construction13
Accommodation and food service activities11
Education8
Other8
Administrative and support service activities7
Professional, scientific and technical activities6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security6
Information and communication6
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Financial and insurance activities2
Real estate activities2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1

Schools

Nursery

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 1,925 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Beamont Primary School
Beamont Primary School , WA2 7RQ
3out of 4 391 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School
Lathom Avenue , Orford WA2 8AL
3out of 4 460 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Quebec Road , WA2 7SB
3out of 4 653 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School
Oakwood Avenue , WA1 3SZ
3out of 4 960 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Elphin's (Fairfield) CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
Farrell Street , WA1 2GN
3out of 4 1,079 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Beamont Collegiate Academy
Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX
3out of 4 981 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
UTC Warrington
Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG
3out of 4 997 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Cardinal Newman Catholic High School
Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX
3out of 4 2,231 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Padgate Academy
Insall Road , WA2 0LN
- not rated 2,373 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
St Gregory's Catholic High School
Cromwell Avenue , Westbrook WA5 1HG
2out of 4 2,656 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Warrington and Vale Royal College
Winwick Road , WA2 8QA
- not rated 1,176 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Priestley College
Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD
- not rated 2,374 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

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 1,834 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Woolston Brook School
Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL
3out of 4 2,871 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 2,884 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Fox Wood Special School
Holes Lane , Woolston WA1 4LS
3out of 4 2,903 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Kassia Academy and Support Services
Fallowfield Grove , Padgate WA2 0QQ
3out of 4 3,178 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Lalkilla103 Orford Lane259 yd
Donatello75-81 Orford Lane396 yd
Bap Fusion60 Longford Street492 yd
Giggles Play Mill Ltd3rd Floor, Evans House, Norman Street587 yd
The LTCEvans House, Norman Street587 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
St Benedicts Parish CentreRhodes Street152 yd
75 Engineer RegimentPeninsula Barracks, O'leary Street246 yd
The Albion94 Battersby Lane355 yd
The Irish Club83 Orford Lane396 yd
Hawthorne Hotel40 Orford Lane423 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Rose Delight183 Orford Lane4 yd
Wild Boar153 Orford Lane124 yd
Chilli Masala139 Orford Lane135 yd
Orange Pizza Ltd.137 Orford Lane135 yd
Top Chef135 Orford Lane135 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Heron Foods184-186 Orford Lane109 yd
Co op138-142 Orford Lane188 yd
Tesco Stores LimitedTesco Extra, Winwick Road755 yd
FarmfoodsUnit 2a, School Brow837 yd
Sainsbury's100 Church Street878 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Warrington St Ann'S C Of E Primary School
LATHOM AVENUE
grass pitches503 yd
Exclusive Fitness For Women
EVANS HOUSE EVANS HOUSE NORMAN STREET
health and fitness suite601 yd
Orford Jubilee Neighbourhood Hub
Jubilee Way
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool776 yd
Rylands Recreation Club
GORSEY LANE
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches794 yd
Orford Park (Closed)
Hallfields Road
grass pitches826 yd
Warrington Wolves (Halliwell Jones Stadium)
HALLIWELL JONES STADIUM HALLIWELL JONES STADIUM WINWICK ROAD
grass pitches862 yd
St Elphins Park
71-75 71-75 ST. KATHERINES WAY
grass pitches894 yd
Xercise4Less (Warrington)
UNIT H4 UNIT H4 COCKHEDGE WAY
health and fitness suite933 yd
Total Fitness (Warrington) (Closed)
Winwick Road
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool941 yd
Beamont Collegiate Academy
LONG LANE
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite1,018 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 92.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 92.3%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed80 Mbit/s
Average download speed196.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed19 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.