Postcode WA14 2HU is located in a major urban area, within the Bowdon ward of Trafford in the North West region, and forms part of the Bowdon area. It has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.4 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 Bowdon is £65,204 per year. The nearest station is Hale (Manchester), about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Springbank Park.
Bowdon has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,296 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 2% least deprived areas in England.
Bowdon has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.1% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA14 2HU.
Bowdon near WA14 2HU 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 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hale (Manchester) | N/A | Walking directions to Hale (Manchester) |
| 0.7 mi | Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.7 mi | Altrincham | N/A | Walking directions to Altrincham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Springbank Park | Small | Walking directions to Springbank Park |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA14 2HU.
In the WA14 2HU postcode area, located within Bowdon, there are 5 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA14 2HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | M&S Foodhall | Ashley Road, Hale, Altrincham, WA15 9SF | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 204-208 Ashley Road, Hale, Altrincham, WA15 9SN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Lloyd Street, Altrincham, WA14 2SU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 229 Ashley Road, Hale, Altrincham, WA15 9SX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 2HU, 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 2HU records about 87 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around WA14 2HU in Bowdon is £640,000 (about £479 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to WA14 2HU, including Altrincham Preparatory School, Altrincham Grammar School for Boys (Outstanding) and Bowdon Preparatory School for Girls. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA14 2HU is Hale (Manchester), about 408 m away.
WA14 2HU scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 32,296 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 2HU 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.