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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

Ethnic groups

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

Housing tenure

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 107 recent sales, the median property price is £625,000 in Bowdon area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £3,300,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bowdon 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 Bowdon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached27£1,150,000
Flats33£395,000
Semi-Detached17£1,035,000
Terraced30£448,000

10 years median price trend in Bowdon

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

All postcodes in Bowdon

WA142HP

Bowdon

WA142EE

Hale Road

WA142EX

Hale Road

WA142JS

West Road

WA142RU

Blenheim Close

WA142UJ

Heath Road

WA143ET

Brickkiln Row

WA143LA

Stanhope Road

WA143SG

Vicarage Lane

WA142JD

Heald Road

WA142NQ

Delamer Road

WA142UN

Ashley Road

WA143FB

Friars Close

WA143NU

Bowdon

WA142JN

Heald Road

WA142JW

Stamford Road

WA142LY

Cavendish Road

WA142NP

Belgrave Road

WA142RW

Marlborough Road

WA142TY

Richmond Road

WA143AJ

Apsley Close

WA143BQ

Priory Street

WA143DF

Bollin Avenue

WA143EP

Bailey Walk

WA143EU

Grange Road

WA143EW

Bailey Walk

WA143NX

Bowdon

WA143PD

Gaddum Road

WA144QF

Dunham Road

WA159LZ

Ashley Road

WA159PA

Cecil Road

WA142RP

Bowdon Rise

WA143AT

Brereton Close

WA143HD

South Downs Road

WA143PQ

Gaddum Road

WA142PA

Belgrave Road

WA142PF

Enville Road

WA142PJ

St Mary's Road

WA142TS

Richmond Road

WA142UL

Ashley Road

WA142UX

Ashley Road

WA143AL

Hopkins Field

WA143AR

Hall Road

WA143DR

South Downs Road

WA143HA

Grange Road

WA143LZ

Bowdon

WA143NR

Bowdon

WA143NY

Bowdon

WA143DD

Priory Road

WA142LA

West Road

WA142LH

East Downs Road

WA142UF

Willow Tree Road

WA143DH

Bollin Avenue

WA143FA

Minster Drive

WA143HE

South Downs Road

WA143PA

Talbot Road

WA142HB

Beechfield

WA142EL

Byrom Street

WA142JA

Heald Drive

WA142NH

Cavendish Road

WA142SX

Armitage Road

WA143AU

Brereton Close

WA143BU

Bow Lane

WA143FD

Canon Drive

WA143HP

South Downs Road

WA159SD

Ashley Road

WA142TU

East Downs Road

WA142UW

Ashley Road

WA143AY

Hall Road

WA143DZ

Nield's Brow

WA143HJ

Brickkiln Row

WA143PP

Birch Tree Close

WA142JL

Chesham Place

WA142LB

South Road

WA142LR

Ashley Road

WA142NR

Enville Road

WA142QW

The Downs

WA143AP

Side Avenue

WA143JJ

Bowdon

WA143PJ

Churchfields

WA142NS

Belgrave Road

WA142TH

Elcho Road

WA142TZ

Richmond Road

WA143BP

Bollin Avenue

WA143HR

Glentwood

WA143PG

Little Meadow Road

WA142TN

The Firs

WA142TP

Stamford Road

WA142XY

Bath Place

WA142RS

Marlborough Road

WA142SP

Holmwood

WA142EJ

Bath Street

WA142HU

Holly Grange

WA142JJ

Ashley Road

WA142LQ

East Downs Road

WA142LU

Culcheth Road

WA142NT

Delamer Road

WA142QL

Higher Downs

WA143BA

Vicarage Lane

WA143BH

Priory Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.