Orford Lane is in Warrington and in Warrington district. WA2 7BB 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 7BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA2 7BA, WA2 7QN, WA2 7QL, WA2 7QA, WA2 7EY, WA2 7EZ, WA2 7QB, WA2 7EX, WA2 7QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA2 7BB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 51% | 4.0% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 53% | 49% | -4.0% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 7BB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.7% 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 | 42.6% | 43.7% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.2% | 40.8% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 12% | 10.7% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 3.4% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 47.4% | 47.4% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 36% | -2.6% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 14.2% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 20.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.1% | 23.9% | 2.8% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 11% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 14.8% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 10% | 6.7% | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 16.3% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 20.1% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -13.7% |
| Other | 10.5% | 3.8% | -6.7% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 94.4% | 95.2% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 76.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 76.7% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -6.5% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 19.8% | 11.4% | 6.1% | 13.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.3% | 76.7% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 7.5% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 8.3% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 4% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.1% | 76.7% | -16.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 10.3% | 0.9% | 9.4% |
| Other EU countries | 7.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.9% | 37.2% | -2.3% |
| Christian | 55.7% | 46.2% | 9.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orford Lane was 6.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.5% lower than the Fairfield and Howley average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Orford Lane has the 5th lowest crime rate of 101 local areas in Fairfield and Howley and the 36th lowest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 218 Orford Lane, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2017-02-08 | £127,608 |
| 220 Orford Lane, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £91,000 | 2007-04-25 | £152,537 |
| 218 Orford Lane, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2006-05-26 | £160,802 |
| 222A Orford Lane, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2002-06-28 | £362,170 |
| 220 Orford Lane, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £32,300 | 1997-09-12 | £163,997 |
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,903 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beamont Primary School Beamont Primary School , WA2 7RQ | 3out of 4 | 377 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School Lathom Avenue , Orford WA2 8AL | 3out of 4 | 439 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Quebec Road , WA2 7SB | 3out of 4 | 647 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School Oakwood Avenue , WA1 3SZ | 3out of 4 | 955 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elphin's (Fairfield) CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Farrell Street , WA1 2GN | 3out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beamont Collegiate Academy Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 958 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG | 3out of 4 | 1,019 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX | 3out of 4 | 2,240 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Padgate Academy Insall Road , WA2 0LN | - not rated | 2,355 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic High School Cromwell Avenue , Westbrook WA5 1HG | 2out of 4 | 2,669 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,156 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 2,397 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 | 1,846 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Woolston Brook School Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL | 3out of 4 | 2,863 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 | 2,875 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Wood Special School Holes Lane , Woolston WA1 4LS | 3out of 4 | 2,897 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kassia Academy and Support Services Fallowfield Grove , Padgate WA2 0QQ | 3out of 4 | 3,164 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 | 277 yd | |
| Donatello | 75-81 Orford Lane | 415 yd | |
| Bap Fusion | 60 Longford Street | 492 yd | |
| Giggles Play Mill Ltd | 3rd Floor, Evans House, Norman Street | 607 yd | |
| The LTC | Evans House, Norman Street | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Benedicts Parish Centre | Rhodes Street | 131 yd | |
| 75 Engineer Regiment | Peninsula Barracks, O'leary Street | 242 yd | |
| The Albion | 94 Battersby Lane | 378 yd | |
| The Irish Club | 83 Orford Lane | 415 yd | |
| Hawthorne Hotel | 40 Orford Lane | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Delight | 183 Orford Lane | 27 yd | |
| Wild Boar | 153 Orford Lane | 141 yd | |
| Chilli Masala | 139 Orford Lane | 152 yd | |
| Orange Pizza Ltd. | 137 Orford Lane | 152 yd | |
| Top Chef | 135 Orford Lane | 152 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 184-186 Orford Lane | 118 yd | |
| Co op | 138-142 Orford Lane | 203 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco Extra, Winwick Road | 766 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 2a, School Brow | 860 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 100 Church Street | 900 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Warrington St Ann'S C Of E Primary School LATHOM AVENUE | grass pitches | 483 yd |
| Exclusive Fitness For Women EVANS HOUSE EVANS HOUSE NORMAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 622 yd |
| Orford Jubilee Neighbourhood Hub Jubilee Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 755 yd |
| Rylands Recreation Club GORSEY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 780 yd |
| Orford Park (Closed) Hallfields Road | grass pitches | 803 yd |
| Warrington Wolves (Halliwell Jones Stadium) HALLIWELL JONES STADIUM HALLIWELL JONES STADIUM WINWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 880 yd |
| St Elphins Park 71-75 71-75 ST. KATHERINES WAY | grass pitches | 910 yd |
| Total Fitness (Warrington) (Closed) Winwick Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 936 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Warrington) UNIT H4 UNIT H4 COCKHEDGE WAY | health and fitness suite | 957 yd |
| Beamont Collegiate Academy LONG LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 995 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.