Orford, Warrington
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Orford is a suburb of Warrington
, England
. The "hamlet of Orford" was originally a small area north of the township of Warrington, centred on Orford Green. Orford now describes a large area between the town centre and the M62
, incorporating other small communities, such as Longford. The Orford area has a population of around 10,950 (as per the 2001 census).
Its most distinctive building, Orford Hall, was demolished in the 1930s, after the grounds were given to the town for a park. Community and sporting facilities are to be provided in Orford Park
on waste land between the park and Winwick Road in a £30m development for which planning consent was given in 2009. Controversy over a proposal to build a bypass road across the park has ended as the route would be lost in the new development, "The Orford Project".
William Beamont
, a Victorian solicitor and local philanthropist, lived at Orford Hall, which had previously been the seat of the Blackburne family. He founded Warrington's municipal library, the first rate-aided library in the UK, in 1848. His diaries are a valuable source of social history. Another notable local family were the Booths, who built Orford House in the late eighteenth century, ancestors of Charles Booth
of the Liverpool shipowning family
.
The political ward of Orford is roughly a triangle bounded by Winwick Road, Poplars Avenue, Orford Road, Withers Avenue, O'Leary Street and Longford Street.
There is one high school, William Beamont Sports College, and there are several primary schools.
, though many council houses are now in private ownership. Boundaries are Greenwood Estate to the East (after which it becomes Cinnamon Brow), Winwick Road to the West (where it becomes Bewsey), the M62 to the North (where it becomes Winwick) and Marsh House Lane to the South (where it becomes Fairfield).
The nearest railway stations are those in the town centre (Central
(for services to Manchester and Liverpool) and Bank Quay
(for services via the West Coast Main Line
)).
http://www.warrington.gov.uk/images/Orford%20Ward_tcm15-9940.pdf
The population density is 53.9 residents per hectare. Based on the ACORN index, the majority of residents describe the ward as "hard-pressed". It is also the most deprived ward in Warrington borough. 10.2% of residents are on benefits.
In terms of education, 38.5% of residents do not have any qualifications whatsoever. However the majority (45.6%) have level one (Minimum 1+ GCSEs A*-G or equivalent) or level two (Minimum 5+ GCSEs (A*-G) or 1+ A-level (A-E) or equivalent) qualifications. The remainder have level three of higher qualifications (Minimum 2+ A-levels (A-E), 4+ AS levels (A-E) or equivalent.)
Warrington
Warrington is a town, borough and unitary authority area of Cheshire, England. It stands on the banks of the River Mersey, which is tidal to the west of the weir at Howley. It lies 16 miles east of Liverpool, 19 miles west of Manchester and 8 miles south of St Helens...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. The "hamlet of Orford" was originally a small area north of the township of Warrington, centred on Orford Green. Orford now describes a large area between the town centre and the M62
M62 motorway
The M62 motorway is a west–east trans-Pennine motorway in Northern England, connecting the cities of Liverpool and Hull via Manchester and Leeds. The road also forms part of the unsigned Euroroutes E20 and E22...
, incorporating other small communities, such as Longford. The Orford area has a population of around 10,950 (as per the 2001 census).
Its most distinctive building, Orford Hall, was demolished in the 1930s, after the grounds were given to the town for a park. Community and sporting facilities are to be provided in Orford Park
Orford Park
Orford Park is a municipal park in the town of Warrington, Cheshire, England.Orford Hall and surrounding lands were donated to Warrington Council in December 1916. The hall was demolished in 1935 but its grounds remain as Orford Park, a green lung in an area near the town centre...
on waste land between the park and Winwick Road in a £30m development for which planning consent was given in 2009. Controversy over a proposal to build a bypass road across the park has ended as the route would be lost in the new development, "The Orford Project".
William Beamont
William Beamont
William Beamont was a Victorian solicitor and local philanthropist, living in the town of Warrington, in the north-west of England....
, a Victorian solicitor and local philanthropist, lived at Orford Hall, which had previously been the seat of the Blackburne family. He founded Warrington's municipal library, the first rate-aided library in the UK, in 1848. His diaries are a valuable source of social history. Another notable local family were the Booths, who built Orford House in the late eighteenth century, ancestors of Charles Booth
Charles Booth (philanthropist)
Charles Booth was an English philanthropist and social researcher. He is most famed for his innovative work on documenting working class life in London at the end of the 19th century, work that along with that of Benjamin Seebohm Rowntree influenced government intervention against poverty in the...
of the Liverpool shipowning family
Booth Baronets
There have been three Baronetcies created for persons with the surname Booth, one in the Baronetage of England and one in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. One creation is extant as of 2010...
.
The political ward of Orford is roughly a triangle bounded by Winwick Road, Poplars Avenue, Orford Road, Withers Avenue, O'Leary Street and Longford Street.
There is one high school, William Beamont Sports College, and there are several primary schools.
Geography
The area is primarily given over to housing, most being council housingCouncil house
A council house, otherwise known as a local authority house, is a form of public or social housing. The term is used primarily in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. Council houses were built and operated by local councils to supply uncrowded, well-built homes on secure tenancies at...
, though many council houses are now in private ownership. Boundaries are Greenwood Estate to the East (after which it becomes Cinnamon Brow), Winwick Road to the West (where it becomes Bewsey), the M62 to the North (where it becomes Winwick) and Marsh House Lane to the South (where it becomes Fairfield).
Transport
The area is well served by bus services. The services that serve the main part of the district are the Orford circulars (services 20 and 21), services to Gorse Covert and Birchwood (services 25-27), also several services serve Winwick Road on the western edge of the district (services 19, 22, 329 and 360). With the exceptions of the 329 and 360 (operated by Arriva North West and Wales), all services are operated by Warrington Borough Transport.The nearest railway stations are those in the town centre (Central
Warrington Central railway station
Warrington Central railway station is one of two main railway stations serving the town of Warrington in the north-west of England. It is located on the southern route of the Liverpool to Manchester Line , and is situated around halfway between the two cities...
(for services to Manchester and Liverpool) and Bank Quay
Warrington Bank Quay railway station
Warrington Bank Quay railway station is a mainline railway station serving the UK town of Warrington. The town centre has two stations on opposite sides of the main shopping area, Warrington Central operating a more frequent service to the neighbouring cities Liverpool and Manchester...
(for services via the West Coast Main Line
West Coast Main Line
The West Coast Main Line is the busiest mixed-traffic railway route in Britain, being the country's most important rail backbone in terms of population served. Fast, long-distance inter-city passenger services are provided between London, the West Midlands, the North West, North Wales and the...
)).
Census data
Data is based on that of the ward of Orfordhttp://www.warrington.gov.uk/images/Orford%20Ward_tcm15-9940.pdf
Population and ethnicity
Orford ward has a population of 11,010 resident, of which 49.5% are male and 50.5% are female. The average age of the population is 36.3 years. The majority of the population are described as white (98.5%). Other key majorities are mixed (0.5%), black (0.1%) and Asian (0.7%). The remainder accounts for other racial origins.Housing and social situation
There are 4,418 households in this ward of Warrington. 65.3% of houses are owner occupied. 27.5% are classed as council accommodation. 4.7% are rented from private landlords and 2.6% have residents who are living rent free. The average house price in this ward is £100,420. Of the 4,418 households, 6.5% are overcrowded.The population density is 53.9 residents per hectare. Based on the ACORN index, the majority of residents describe the ward as "hard-pressed". It is also the most deprived ward in Warrington borough. 10.2% of residents are on benefits.
Employment and education
59.1% of economically active residents are employed. However, the unemployment rate amongst the economically active is 4.6% which is almost twice the borough's unemployment rate. 2.2% of all economically active residents are in full time education. Those that are economically inactive (due to retirement, long-term disability/illness or full time carer status) account for 34.3% of the population.In terms of education, 38.5% of residents do not have any qualifications whatsoever. However the majority (45.6%) have level one (Minimum 1+ GCSEs A*-G or equivalent) or level two (Minimum 5+ GCSEs (A*-G) or 1+ A-level (A-E) or equivalent) qualifications. The remainder have level three of higher qualifications (Minimum 2+ A-levels (A-E), 4+ AS levels (A-E) or equivalent.)