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.
ORFORD GREEN, WA2 8PQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORFORD GREEN, WA2 8PQ.
310
44
£ 35,700 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Margaret's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
Brook Acre Community Primary School
Beamont Primary School
Beamont Collegiate Academy
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School
Meadowside Community Primary and Nursery School
Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Operative0.4 km
- Tesco0.2 km
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, 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, 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
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Postcode Profile: WA28PQ · Data under Open Government Licence