Postcode Analysis Warrington, North West

ORFORD GREEN, WA2 8PQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORFORD GREEN, WA2 8PQ.

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Population

310

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 35,700 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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8/10
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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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10/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

WA2 8PQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 35.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WA2 8PQ is a safe, established residential area on Orford Green, 0.3km from Orford in Warrington. Administratively it sits within Orford ward and the Warrington North constituency.

For families considering a move, WA2 8PQ represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £207k, down 35.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WA2 8PQ are sourced from Output Area E00063149 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA2 8PQ. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 196,000

4 sales · Mean £ 238,000

Detached

£ 240,000

1 sales · Mean £ 240,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WA2 8PQ has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences60
Public order15
Anti-social behaviour11
Criminal damage and arson10
Other crime9

school Local Schools

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St Margaret's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good472 pupils0.3 km
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Brook Acre Community Primary School

Good241 pupils0.6 km
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Beamont Primary School

Good386 pupils0.7 km
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Beamont Collegiate Academy

Good894 pupils0.7 km
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St Benedict's Catholic Primary School

Good221 pupils0.7 km
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Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement216 pupils0.7 km
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Meadowside Community Primary and Nursery School

Good273 pupils0.9 km
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Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School

Good697 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Best One1.0 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.6 km
  • Bargain Booze0.5 km
  • Hapi Hub0.4 km
  • Morrisons Daily1.0 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Jolly Tanner Inn0.7 km
  • The Greenwood Hotel1.0 km
  • Orford Hotel0.6 km
  • Rylands Recreation Club0.6 km
  • Tetley Walker Sports and Social Club0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Operative0.4 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Neighbours0.5 km
  • Poplars Kebab & Pizza House0.5 km
  • Wok Inn0.8 km
  • The Orford Fryer1.0 km
  • China Garden0.8 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Orford Perk0.2 km
  • The Willow Cafe0.3 km
  • Nice Express Cafe0.5 km
  • Orford Youth Base0.6 km
  • Ryfields Bistro0.6 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Premier Inn (Warrington Central North)0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Padgate1.5 km
  • Warrington Central1.9 km
  • Warrington2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Bruce Avenue0.1 km
  • St Margaret's Church0.1 km
  • Orford Green0.2 km
  • Orford Green0.2 km
  • Derek Avenue0.3 km