Orford
Ward in Warrington, England
| Coordinates: | 53.406, -2.585 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 61 90 |
| Dialling code: | 01925 (Warrington) |
Orford is a residential ward in Warrington, England, lying close to the town centre and well served by local transport. The area mixes post‑war and later housing with pockets of retail and community facilities centred on Orford Park, which has been the focus of recent regeneration and provides sports facilities, green space and a community hub popular with families.
Historically the ward grew with Warrington's 19th– and 20th‑century expansion and today combines a strong community spirit with some economic and social challenges; local projects and volunteer groups have been active in improving housing, youth provision and amenities. It’s a suburban neighbourhood where everyday life, visible regeneration efforts, local schools and small shops contribute to a distinct neighbourhood identity within the wider borough.
Postcode districts covering Orford
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 15.6 miles
- Liverpool 13.4 miles
- Birkenhead 19.7 miles
- Oldham 22 miles
- St. Helens 6.7 miles
- Wigan 9.8 miles
- Warrington 1.2 miles
- Blackburn 24.5 miles
- Bolton 14.3 miles
- Stockport 17.7 miles
- Salford 13.6 miles
- Rochdale 22.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Poplars and Hulme Ward 0.6 miles
- Fairfield and Howley Ward 0.9 miles
- Poulton South Ward 1 mile
- Warrington Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Bewsey and Whitecross Ward 1.2 miles
- Poulton-with-Fearnhead Parish 1.2 miles
- Poulton North Ward 1.5 miles
- Latchford West Ward 1.8 miles
- Westbrook Ward 1.8 miles
- Winwick Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Latchford East Ward 1.9 miles
- Chapelford and Old Hall Ward 1.9 miles
Example postcodes in Orford
WA2 8PD, WA2 9ED, WA2 9QG, WA2 8HT, WA2 8AH, WA2 9RB, WA2 8BT, WA2 8BB, WA2 9PG … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 12 miles
- Manchester Airport 13.3 miles
- Warrington Central Railway Station 1 mile
- Padgate Railway Station 1.2 miles
Hotels near Orford Ad
- The Parrs Bank Hotel 4 1.1 miles
- B&B Hotel Warrington 3 2.9 miles
- The Kirkfield Hotel 3.7 miles
- Gulliver's Hotel 1.4 miles
- Village Hotel Warrington 4 1.6 miles
- Cat & Lion Country Pub and Hotel 4.6 miles
- Statham Lodge Hotel 3 3.8 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Leigh - Sports Village 3 6.1 miles
- Holiday Inn Haydock M6 Jct23 4 5.4 miles
- Waterside 1.5 miles
Schools in Orford
- Beamont Collegiate Academy Secondary
- Meadowside Community Primary and Nursery School Primary
- St Margaret's C of E Primary School Primary
- Warrington and Vale Royal College Further education
- Warrington St Ann's C of E Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Haydock Park Racecourse Recreation 5.2 miles
- Arley Hall Estate 7.1 miles
- Marbury Hall Estate 8.7 miles
- Salford City Stadium Stadium 9.7 miles
- Wigan Athletic FC Stadium 10.1 miles
- DW Stadium Stadium 10.2 miles
- Tatton Park Estate 10.3 miles
- Moss Lane Stadium 10.4 miles
- The Trafford Centre Shopping centre 10.6 miles
- University of Bolton Stadium Stadium 12.2 miles
- Delamere Forest Forest 12.6 miles
- Imperial War Museum North Museum 12.6 miles