Postcode WA14 2LY 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bowdon is £65,204 per year. The nearest station is Hale (Manchester) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Springbank 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 a moderate crime rate, with approximately 56.6 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 8.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bowdon is £65,204 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 322 ft away from WA14 2LY.
Bowdon near WA14 2LY 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 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hale (Manchester) | N/A | Walking directions to Hale (Manchester) |
| 0.5 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 116 recent sales, the median property price is £685,000 in Bowdon area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,960 up to £3,300,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 43 | £975,000 |
| Flats | 31 | £467,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £550,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £466,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bowdon
In the WA14 2LY postcode area, located within Bowdon, there are 5 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA14 2LY
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Extra | Manor Road, Altrincham, WA15 9QT | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 98 George Street, Altrincham, WA14 1RF | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | M&S Foodhall | Ashley Road, Hale, Altrincham, WA15 9SF | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.