Postcode insights

WA14 2SP

Holmwood

Bowdon

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Detailed insights for WA14 2SP

Overview

Postcode WA14 2SP 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 very low crime levels, with around 26.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 76% 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 1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Devisdale.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
27
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
3.5%
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 32,057 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 2% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Bowdon has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.5%

Approximately 3.5% 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 13 ft away from WA14 2SP.

Flood risk

No risk

Bowdon near WA14 2SP 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA14 2SP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Hale (Manchester)

N/A

Walking directions to Hale (Manchester)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA14 2SP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miDevisdaleLargeWalking directions to Devisdale

Area Profile

Population
367
Population density
1,719.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Burglary
8.66(+56%)
Violence and sexual offences
7.94(-79%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.22(-60%)
Other theft
2.89(-56%)
Vehicle crime
2.89(-52%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
265
72.21%
Indian
33
8.99%
Pakistani
21
5.72%
Other White
18
4.9%
Other
8
2.18%
Total population: 367

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
145
47.23%
No qualifications
49
15.96%
Level 3 (A level)
34
11.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
10.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
7.82%
Total 16+ residents: 307

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
80
56.74%
Owns with a mortgage
46
32.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.26%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.84%
Social rents from council
3
2.13%
Total households: 141

Property prices in Bowdon

Median price£640,000
Price per sq ft£479
Sales (last 12 months)111
Typical range (middle 50%)£378K – £1.1M

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bowdon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached39£1,140,000£538
Semi-Detached26£537,500£451
Terraced16£381,250£432
Flats30£362,500£401

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bowdon

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bowdon.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bowdon.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bowdon in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA14 2SP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA14 2SP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 202523, Green Courts, Altrincham, WA14 2SRFlatsLeasehold£350,000
17 Mar 2025Flat 3, Chenies, Park Road, Altrincham, WA14 3JJFlatsLeasehold£750,000
26 Mar 20259, Edgemoor, Altrincham, WA14 3JNFlatsLeasehold£435,000
28 Feb 2025Apartment 4, Marloes, Park Road, Altrincham, WA14 3JFFlatsLeasehold£940,000
10 Sept 2025Flat 6, Filleigh, 2, Barry Rise, Altrincham, WA14 3JSFlatsLeasehold£552,500

Schools

In the WA14 2SP postcode area, located within Bowdon, there are 3 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA14 2SP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondaryAltrincham Grammar School for GirlsAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryBollin Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.7 miNot applicableBowdon Preparatory School for GirlsOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA14 2SP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miLittle WaitroseBlueberry Road, Trafford, WA14 3GXWalking directions to Little Waitrose

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.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WA14 2SP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Shengke Zhi

Bowdon - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Connor Rand

Altrincham and Sale West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

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 027BE01006081
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA14 2SP

Is WA14 2SP (Bowdon) safe?

The area around WA14 2SP records about 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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.

What is the average house price near WA14 2SP?

The median sale price around WA14 2SP in Bowdon is £640,000 (about £479 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA14 2SP?

There are 9 schools close to WA14 2SP, including Altrincham Grammar School for Girls (Outstanding), Bollin Primary School (Good) and Bowdon Preparatory School for Girls. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA14 2SP?

The closest station to WA14 2SP is Hale (Manchester), about 1,588 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA14 2SP?

WA14 2SP scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 32,057 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA14 2SP (Bowdon) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Altrincham and Sale West covering WA14 2SP 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).

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Data Sources

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.