Postcode WA14 2AW is located in a major urban area, within the Bowdon ward of Trafford in the North West region, and forms part of the Altrincham West, Dunham & Warburton area. It has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Altrincham West, Dunham & Warburton is £61,796 per year. The nearest station is Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Devisdale.
Altrincham West, Dunham & Warburton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,808 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 15% least deprived areas in England.
Altrincham West, Dunham & Warburton has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Altrincham West, Dunham & Warburton is £61,796 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA14 2AW.
Altrincham West, Dunham & Warburton near WA14 2AW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.6 mi | Hale (Manchester) | N/A | Walking directions to Hale (Manchester) |
| 0.7 mi | Altrincham | N/A | Walking directions to Altrincham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Devisdale | Large | Walking directions to Devisdale |
| 0.4 mi | Springbank Park | Small | Walking directions to Springbank Park |
| 0.2 mi | St Margaret's Garden of Remembrance | Small | Walking directions to St Margaret's Garden of Remembrance |
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £640,000 (about £479 per square foot) in Bowdon area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,960 up to £2,400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 39 | £1,140,000 | £538 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £537,500 | £451 |
| Terraced | 16 | £381,250 | £432 |
| Flats | 30 | £362,500 | £401 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £813,500 | £356,875 | £775,000 | £306,025 |
| 2017 | £866,500 | £362,475 | £420,000 | £317,500 |
| 2018 | £880,000 | £415,000 | £550,000 | £341,250 |
| 2019 | £835,000 | £415,000 | £370,000 | £405,000 |
| 2020 | £785,000 | £465,000 | £440,550 | £426,000 |
| 2021 | £930,000 | £500,000 | £535,000 | £452,550 |
| 2022 | £1,272,500 | £544,000 | £585,000 | £482,500 |
| 2023 | £1,020,000 | £517,000 | £615,000 | £485,000 |
| 2024 | £1,115,000 | £452,500 | £503,250 | £479,750 |
| 2025 | £1,055,000 | £467,500 | £553,000 | £470,500 |
| 2026 | £1,200,000 | £278,500 | £585,000 | £375,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £351 | £303 | £376 | £276 |
| 2017 | £389 | £306 | £304 | £299 |
| 2018 | £406 | £333 | £365 | £320 |
| 2019 | £402 | £338 | £342 | £328 |
| 2020 | £432 | £397 | £362 | £387 |
| 2021 | £420 | £386 | £424 | £366 |
| 2022 | £519 | £416 | £432 | £448 |
| 2023 | £469 | £427 | £435 | £414 |
| 2024 | £506 | £408 | £469 | £425 |
| 2025 | £538 | £422 | £457 | £393 |
| 2026 | £493 | £372 | £422 | £432 |
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA14 2AW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Jan 2026 | 4, Bowdon Road, Altrincham, WA14 2AJ | Detached | Freehold | £1,400,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Flat 32, Inglewood, St Margarets Road, Altrincham, WA14 2AP | Flats | Leasehold | £257,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 6, Highgate, St Margarets Road, Altrincham, WA14 2AP | Terraced | Leasehold | £935,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2025 | Flat 4, Moreton House, Groby Road, Altrincham, WA14 2BZ | Flats | Leasehold | £830,000 | |
| 25 Sept 2025 | Apartment 1, 9, St Annes Gardens, Altrincham, WA14 2HB | Flats | Leasehold | £800,500 |
In the WA14 2AW postcode area, located within Altrincham West, Dunham & Warburton, there are 6 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA14 2AW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Railway Street, Trafford, WA14 2RE | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Lloyd Street, Altrincham, WA14 2SU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.5 mi | Iceland | 98 George Street, Altrincham, WA14 1RF | Walking directions to Iceland |
Annual council tax rates for Trafford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WA14 2AW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Shengke Zhi
Bowdon - Elected 7 May 2026
Connor Rand
Altrincham and Sale West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA14 2AW records about 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around WA14 2AW in Altrincham West, Dunham & Warburton is £640,000 (about £479 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to WA14 2AW, including Altrincham Grammar School for Girls (Outstanding), Bowdon Preparatory School for Girls and Loreto Grammar School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA14 2AW is Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,019 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
WA14 2AW scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,808 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Altrincham and Sale West covering WA14 2AW is Connor Rand (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Shengke Zhi (Conservative and Unionist Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.