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Altrincham East

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About

Altrincham East is a primarily residential district situated on the eastern side of the town centre, bordered by the Manchester Ship Canal. The area is characterised by a mix of Victorian terraces, inter-war semis, and more modern housing developments. Its streets are generally quiet, with several local parks and green spaces like Stamford Park providing recreational areas. The proximity to Altrincham Interchange offers strong public transport links into Manchester and towards the airport.

The area is home to the large Trafford General Hospital, a significant local employer. Residential life is supported by a selection of neighbourhood shops and eateries along the main routes, rather than a single high street. The Bridgewater Canal runs along its southern edge, offering a pedestrian and cycle route. Altrincham East provides practical, well-connected suburban living within the wider borough.

Area overview

On average Altrincham East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Altrincham East is £57,755 per year. There are 3 schools in Altrincham East: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Altrincham East is home to around 10,105 people, with a population density of about 5,353.4 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
16.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Altrincham East Population
10,105
Population density
5,353.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.38(-42%)
Shoplifting
16.33(+186%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.64(-16%)
Public order
11.28(+12%)
Burglary
8.21(+47%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,419
73.43%
Other White
510
5.05%
Indian
505
5%
Chinese
350
3.46%
Pakistani
286
2.83%
Total population: 10,103

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,132
52.81%
Level 3 (A level)
1,054
13.47%
No qualifications
847
10.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
841
10.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
468
5.98%
Total 16+ residents: 7,825

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,637
38.77%
Owns outright
1,259
29.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
916
21.7%
Other social rented
220
5.21%
Social rents from council
112
2.65%
Total households: 4,222

Property prices in Altrincham East

Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £403,000 in Altrincham East area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,000 up to £935,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Altrincham East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Altrincham East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£588,000
Flats32£218,375
Semi-Detached44£449,000
Terraced77£431,000

10 years median price trend in Altrincham East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Altrincham East.

All postcodes in Altrincham East

WA141NW

Brentwood Crescent

WA142YS

Welman Way

WA142ZT

Welman Way

WA144YW

Manchester Road

WA145LZ

Manchester Road

WA145YX

Welman Way

WA159QH

York Street

WA141HJ

Barrington Road

WA145EL

Huxley Street

WA145TH

Welman Way

WA155EL

Welman Way

WA155PJ

Welman Way

WA155RL

Welman Way

WA141GZ

Ellesmere Road

WA141JJ

Tarran Place

WA145LH

Balfour Road

WA155QL

Altrincham

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.