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Bowdon

England / North West / Trafford / Bowdon

About

Bowdon is a residential area in Trafford, known for its leafy streets and large detached homes. The area has a mix of Victorian and modern properties, with well-maintained gardens and quiet roads. Local amenities include independent shops, cafes, and a few pubs, catering to the community’s needs. Bowdon is also home to several green spaces, including Bowdon Downs, offering walking routes and views across Cheshire.

The area has good transport links, with Hale and Altrincham stations nearby providing access to Manchester city centre. Schools in Bowdon are highly regarded, attracting families to the area. The nearby Bridgewater Canal adds to the scenic appeal, with paths for cycling and walking. Bowdon’s proximity to Altrincham town centre provides additional shopping and dining options, while retaining a quieter, suburban feel.

Area overview

On average Bowdon has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Bowdon is £55,100 per year. There are 6 schools in Bowdon: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (2 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
1
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
6.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bowdon Population
7,756
Population density
1,935.8 per km²

Demographics

British
6,066
78.19%
Other White
277
3.57%
Indian
265
3.42%
Pakistani
208
2.68%
Irish
194
2.5%
Total population: 7,758

Housing

Owns outright
1,353
41.52%
Owns with a mortgage
1,104
33.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
426
13.07%
Other social rented
195
5.98%
Social rents from council
95
2.92%
Total households: 3,259

Property prices in Bowdon

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £660,000 in Bowdon area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £3,300,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached27£1,115,000
Flats28£456,250
Semi-Detached14£910,000
Terraced28£448,000

10 years price trend in Bowdon

All postcodes in Bowdon

WA142TL

Elcho Road

WA143AH

Apsley Close

WA143AN

Albanvale Close

WA143BS

Priory Road

WA143BX

Bow Lane

WA143HX

Greenside Drive

WA143JA

Vale Road

WA143LG

Bow Lane

WA143NZ

Bowdon

WA143TA

Bow Lane

WA159AG

Bowdon

WA142JH

Garner Close

WA143AG

Ashworth Close

WA143EX

Grange Road

WA143PF

Churchfields

WA142TW

Stamford Road

WA142HE

Rostherne Street

WA142YA

The Lawns

WA142YH

St John's Road

WA143EH

Eaton Road

WA143NA

Abbey Close

WA143PL

Churchfields

WA159SA

Ashley Road

WA142HH

Lloyd Gardens

WA142JE

Heald Road

WA142LD

West Road

WA142NF

St John's Road

WA142RY

Marlborough Road

WA142UY

Ashley Road

WA143LB

Stanhope Road

WA143LU

Blueberry Road

WA143PH

Gaddum Road

WA142AH

Bowdon Road

WA142FH

Woodville Road

WA142SL

Church Brow

WA142TT

Richmond Road

WA142UT

Bowdon

WA142XQ

Heath Road

WA143NP

Bowdon

WA142ND

Albert Square

WA143AD

Ledward Lane

WA143DS

South Downs Road

WA143NB

Bishops Close

WA142HY

Heald Road

WA142JG

Stamford Road

WA142JP

Stamford Road

WA142NX

Cavendish Road

WA142NY

Portland Road

WA143BJ

Vicarage Lane

WA143HN

South Downs Road

WA143LD

Talbot Road

WA142NE

Delamer Road

WA142JB

Heald Close

WA142EF

Hale Road

WA142HA

Bowdon

WA142PG

Birchdale

WA142PW

Birchdale

WA142RR

Marlborough Road

WA142UZ

Ashley Road

WA143BN

Bollin Avenue

WA143FY

Weaver Close

WA143PW

Sunny Bank Road

WA142ER

Bold Street

WA142SR

Consort Place

WA142SY

Lloyd Gardens

WA142TQ

Green Walk

WA142TR

Stamford Road

WA142UA

The Firs

WA143AE

Ledward Lane

WA143DP

Wychwood

WA143ES

Eaton Road

WA143HT

South Downs Drive

WA159AD

Bowdon

WA159SN

Ashley Road

WA142EG

Willow Tree Road

WA142ES

Bold Street

WA143NT

Vale Road

WA142NG

Delamer Road

WA142NL

Cavendish Road

WA142QJ

Higher Downs

WA142UG

Peel Avenue

WA143BD

Brickkiln Row

WA143BL

Richmond Road

WA143HF

Theobald Road

WA143NN

Richmond Road

WA142AF

Woodville Road

WA142EA

Willow Tree Road

WA142ET

Brown Street

WA142EU

Brown Street

WA142PE

Winton Road

WA143DN

Ashwood

WA142SG

Church Brow

WA142XP

Heath Road

WA143AF

Vale Road

WA143AS

Vicarage Lane

WA143EG

Ash Grove

WA143JG

Bowdon

WA143LX

The Springs

WA143ND

Deacon Close

WA142BY

Groby Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.