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WA14 2SG

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Bowdon

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Detailed insights for WA14 2SG

Overview

Postcode WA14 2SG 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 moderate crime levels, with around 40.9 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Devisdale.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

1/10

Bowdon has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,534 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 1% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Bowdon has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.4%

Approximately 2.4% 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.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Bowdon is £65,204 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 1 ft away from WA14 2SG.

Flood risk

No risk

Bowdon near WA14 2SG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hale (Manchester) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA14 2SG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Hale (Manchester)

N/A

Walking directions to Hale (Manchester)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA14 2SG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miDevisdaleLargeWalking directions to Devisdale

Area Profile

Population
263
Population density
2,303.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Burglary
7.13(+28%)
Violence and sexual offences
6.49(-83%)
Other theft
6.49(-2%)
Public order
6.49(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.54(-49%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
220
83.33%
Other White
10
3.79%
Irish
8
3.03%
Other
6
2.27%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
6
2.27%
Total population: 264

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
141
60.52%
Level 3 (A level)
31
13.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
10.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
6.44%
No qualifications
13
5.58%
Total 16+ residents: 233

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
67
52.76%
Owns with a mortgage
32
25.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
12.6%
Other forms of private rent
9
7.09%
Other social rented
2
1.57%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Bowdon

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)

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
Detached43£975,000
Flats31£467,500
Semi-Detached25£550,000
Terraced17£466,000

10 year median price trend in Bowdon

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

Schools

In the WA14 2SG postcode area, located within Bowdon, there are 2 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA14 2SG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBollin Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miSecondaryAltrincham Grammar School for GirlsAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryBowdon CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA14 2SG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA14 2SG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCo-op FoodVicarage Lane, Trafford, WA14 3BAWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Trafford district (2025-26).

Band A£1,415
Band B£1,651
Band C£1,887
Band D£2,123
Band E£2,594
Band F£3,066
Band G£3,538
Band H£4,245

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictTraffordE08000009
Parliamentary ConstituencyAltrincham and Sale WestE14001065
WardBowdonE05015241
ParishTrafford, unparished areaE43000163
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BowdonE02001285
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Trafford 027DE01006085
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.