Postcode WA14 2SX is located in a major urban area, within the Altrincham 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 Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 6 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 80.1% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 190 ft away from WA14 2SX.
Bowdon near WA14 2SX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.3 mi | Altrincham | N/A | Walking directions to Altrincham |
| 0.4 mi | Hale (Manchester) | N/A | Walking directions to Hale (Manchester) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Stamford Park | Medium | Walking directions to Stamford Park |
| 0.4 mi | Springbank Park | Small | Walking directions to Springbank Park |
Based on 174 recent sales, the median property price is £366,250 (about £401 per square foot) in Altrincham area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £1,875,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £620,000 | £513 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £456,000 | £465 |
| Terraced | 62 | £413,500 | £404 |
| Flats | 67 | £230,000 | £338 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £750,000 | £185,000 | £300,800 | £285,475 |
| 2017 | £465,750 | £149,250 | £313,750 | £300,000 |
| 2018 | £435,750 | £180,475 | £347,361 | £323,950 |
| 2019 | £641,500 | £184,500 | £354,875 | £336,750 |
| 2020 | £786,500 | £218,750 | £330,000 | £344,683 |
| 2021 | £865,000 | £210,000 | £395,000 | £367,000 |
| 2022 | £787,500 | £239,950 | £451,000 | £435,000 |
| 2023 | £863,500 | £252,500 | £429,000 | £420,000 |
| 2024 | £771,500 | £239,414 | £428,750 | £435,000 |
| 2025 | £620,000 | £246,000 | £485,000 | £428,000 |
| 2026 | £652,500 | £220,000 | £422,500 | £432,100 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £392 | £239 | £291 | £290 |
| 2017 | £354 | £267 | £320 | £309 |
| 2018 | £372 | £271 | £329 | £321 |
| 2019 | £399 | £274 | £356 | £344 |
| 2020 | £437 | £311 | £359 | £348 |
| 2021 | £477 | £313 | £390 | £367 |
| 2022 | £573 | £376 | £451 | £407 |
| 2023 | £501 | £376 | £426 | £406 |
| 2024 | £488 | £350 | £444 | £425 |
| 2025 | £511 | £357 | £448 | £404 |
| 2026 | £487 | £334 | £465 | £440 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA14 2SX.
In the WA14 2SX postcode area, located within Bowdon, there are 6 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA14 2SX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | Lloyd Street, Altrincham, WA14 2SU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Extra | Manor Road, Altrincham, WA15 9QT | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | Railway Street, Trafford, WA14 2RE | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 98 George Street, Altrincham, WA14 1RF | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Chi Yip Market | 7 Cross Street, Altrincham, WA14 1EQ | Walking directions to Chi Yip Market |
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 2SX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dan Jerrome
Altrincham - Elected 7 May 2026
Connor Rand
Altrincham and Sale West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA14 2SX 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 2SX in Bowdon is £366,250 (about £401 per square foot) based on 174 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to WA14 2SX, including Bowdon Preparatory School for Girls, Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College (Requires improvement) and Stamford Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA14 2SX is Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink), about 380 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
WA14 2SX 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 2SX is Connor Rand (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dan Jerrome (Green 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.