Postcode WA14 2ER is located in a major urban area, within the Hale ward of Trafford in the North West region, and forms part of the Bowdon area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bowdon is £65,204 per year. The nearest station is Hale (Manchester), about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Stamford Park.
Bowdon has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,392 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.
Bowdon has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bowdon is £65,204 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 201 ft away from WA14 2ER.
Bowdon near WA14 2ER has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hale (Manchester) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hale (Manchester) | N/A | Walking directions to Hale (Manchester) |
| 0.4 mi | Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.5 mi | Altrincham | N/A | Walking directions to Altrincham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Stamford Park | Medium | Walking directions to Stamford Park |
| 0.2 mi | Springbank Park | Small | Walking directions to Springbank Park |
Based on 181 recent sales, the median property price is £589,400 (about £482 per square foot) in Hale area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,000 up to £3,000,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £1,287,500 | £568 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £732,500 | £512 |
| Terraced | 80 | £498,500 | £474 |
| Flats | 20 | £185,000 | £242 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £990,000 | £178,500 | £587,500 | £388,500 |
| 2017 | £985,000 | £245,091 | £512,500 | £375,000 |
| 2018 | £840,000 | £184,950 | £662,500 | £392,500 |
| 2019 | £1,119,250 | £246,250 | £535,000 | £420,000 |
| 2020 | £961,000 | £215,000 | £621,250 | £450,000 |
| 2021 | £1,150,000 | £287,475 | £666,500 | £467,500 |
| 2022 | £1,375,000 | £166,250 | £750,000 | £525,000 |
| 2023 | £1,174,250 | £250,000 | £685,000 | £540,000 |
| 2024 | £1,272,500 | £240,000 | £725,000 | £525,000 |
| 2025 | £1,075,000 | £225,000 | £730,000 | £527,250 |
| 2026 | £1,675,000 | £242,500 | £732,500 | £475,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £401 | £225 | £365 | £331 |
| 2017 | £448 | £281 | £368 | £354 |
| 2018 | £438 | £276 | £411 | £361 |
| 2019 | £426 | £302 | £378 | £377 |
| 2020 | £458 | £296 | £439 | £396 |
| 2021 | £487 | £321 | £462 | £401 |
| 2022 | £531 | £271 | £502 | £438 |
| 2023 | £517 | £344 | £500 | £457 |
| 2024 | £586 | £341 | £488 | £451 |
| 2025 | £566 | £324 | £502 | £471 |
| 2026 | £592 | £303 | £530 | £454 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA14 2ER.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr 2026 | 12, Bold Street, Altrincham, WA14 2ER | Terraced | Leasehold | £600,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 28, Bold Street, Altrincham, WA14 2ER | Terraced | Leasehold | £362,700 | |
| 19 Nov 2025 | 23, Bold Street, Altrincham, WA14 2ER | Terraced | Leasehold | £392,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 24, Bold Street, Altrincham, WA14 2ER | Terraced | Leasehold | £430,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 36, Bold Street, Altrincham, WA14 2ER | Terraced | Leasehold | £380,000 |
In the WA14 2ER postcode area, located within Bowdon, there are 6 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA14 2ER
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Lloyd Street, Altrincham, WA14 2SU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Railway Street, Trafford, WA14 2RE | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | Manor Road, Altrincham, WA15 9QT | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.4 mi | M&S Foodhall | Ashley Road, Hale, Altrincham, WA15 9SF | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.4 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 2ER, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rupert Owen Kelly
Hale - Elected 7 May 2026
Connor Rand
Altrincham and Sale West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA14 2ER records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around WA14 2ER in Bowdon is £589,400 (about £482 per square foot) based on 181 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to WA14 2ER, including Bowdon Preparatory School for Girls, Hale Preparatory School and Altrincham Preparatory School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA14 2ER is Hale (Manchester), about 287 m away.
WA14 2ER scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,392 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 2ER is Connor Rand (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rupert Owen Kelly (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.