Postcode WA14 2UJ is located in a major urban area, within the Hale 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 0.1 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 65 ft away from WA14 2UJ.
Bowdon near WA14 2UJ 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 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hale (Manchester) | N/A | Walking directions to Hale (Manchester) |
| 0.7 mi | Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.8 mi | Altrincham | N/A | Walking directions to Altrincham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Springbank Park | Small | Walking directions to Springbank Park |
Based on 181 recent sales, the median property price is £589,400 (about £482 per square foot) in Hale area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,000 up to £3,000,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £1,287,500 | £568 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £732,500 | £512 |
| Terraced | 80 | £498,500 | £474 |
| Flats | 20 | £185,000 | £242 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £990,000 | £178,500 | £587,500 | £388,500 |
| 2017 | £985,000 | £245,091 | £512,500 | £375,000 |
| 2018 | £840,000 | £184,950 | £662,500 | £392,500 |
| 2019 | £1,119,250 | £246,250 | £535,000 | £420,000 |
| 2020 | £961,000 | £215,000 | £621,250 | £450,000 |
| 2021 | £1,150,000 | £287,475 | £666,500 | £467,500 |
| 2022 | £1,375,000 | £166,250 | £750,000 | £525,000 |
| 2023 | £1,174,250 | £250,000 | £685,000 | £540,000 |
| 2024 | £1,272,500 | £240,000 | £725,000 | £525,000 |
| 2025 | £1,075,000 | £225,000 | £730,000 | £527,250 |
| 2026 | £1,675,000 | £242,500 | £732,500 | £475,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £401 | £225 | £365 | £331 |
| 2017 | £448 | £281 | £368 | £354 |
| 2018 | £438 | £276 | £411 | £361 |
| 2019 | £426 | £302 | £378 | £377 |
| 2020 | £458 | £296 | £439 | £396 |
| 2021 | £487 | £321 | £462 | £401 |
| 2022 | £531 | £271 | £502 | £438 |
| 2023 | £517 | £344 | £500 | £457 |
| 2024 | £586 | £341 | £488 | £451 |
| 2025 | £566 | £324 | £502 | £471 |
| 2026 | £592 | £303 | £530 | £454 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA14 2UJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sept 2025 | 154, Ashley Road, Altrincham, WA15 9SA | Terraced | Freehold | £650,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 183, Ashley Road, Altrincham, WA15 9SD | Terraced | Freehold | £700,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2026 | 3, Spring Road, Altrincham, WA14 2UQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £732,500 | |
| 14 Aug 2025 | 8, Spring Road, Altrincham, WA14 2UQ | Terraced | Freehold | £725,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2025 | 17, Spring Road, Altrincham, WA14 2UQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £1,141,875 |
In the WA14 2UJ postcode area, located within Bowdon, there are 5 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA14 2UJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | M&S Foodhall | Ashley Road, Hale, Altrincham, WA15 9SF | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 204-208 Ashley Road, Hale, Altrincham, WA15 9SN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 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 2UJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rupert Owen Kelly
Hale - Elected 7 May 2026
Connor Rand
Altrincham and Sale West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA14 2UJ 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 2UJ in Bowdon is £589,400 (about £482 per square foot) based on 181 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to WA14 2UJ, including Altrincham Grammar School for Boys (Outstanding), Altrincham Preparatory School and Hale Preparatory School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA14 2UJ is Hale (Manchester), about 218 m away.
WA14 2UJ 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 2UJ is Connor Rand (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rupert Owen Kelly (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.