Postcode WA14 3HS is located in a major urban area, within the Hale area of Trafford in the North West region, and forms part of the Bowdon area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bowdon is £65,204 per year. The median sale price in Hale is £615,500 (around £476 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £453,750 and £873,750. The nearest station is Hale (Manchester), about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Bowdon has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,440 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.
Bowdon has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.6% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WA14 3HS.
Bowdon near WA14 3HS 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Hale (Manchester) | N/A | Walking directions to Hale (Manchester) |
| 1 mi | Ashley | N/A | Walking directions to Ashley |
Based on 184 recent sales, the median property price is £615,500 (about £476 per square foot) in Hale area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £3,400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £1,367,500 | £520 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £680,000 | £465 |
| Terraced | 84 | £533,625 | £484 |
| Flats | 21 | £325,000 | £355 |
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 | £1,103,750 | £227,500 | £732,000 | £540,000 |
| 2026 | £1,475,000 | £350,000 | £748,750 | £514,000 |
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 | £551 | £324 | £504 | £472 |
| 2026 | £492 | £355 | £467 | £482 |
There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA14 3HS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 2026 | Rathgale, South Road, Altrincham, WA14 3HT | Detached | Freehold | £1,875,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2026 | High Trees, South Downs Drive, Altrincham, WA14 3HR | Detached | Freehold | £3,400,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | Littledown, South Downs Drive, Altrincham, WA14 3HR | Detached | Freehold | £3,000,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | Flat 7, Ashley Bank, 285, Ashley Road, Altrincham, WA14 3NH | Flats | Leasehold | £510,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | Flat 6, Ashley Bank, 285, Ashley Road, Altrincham, WA14 3NH | Flats | Leasehold | £500,000 |
In the WA14 3HS postcode area, located within Bowdon, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Bowdon CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Mar 2020. | |
| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Altrincham Preparatory School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Altrincham Grammar School for Boys | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Sept 2022. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA14 3HS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 204-208 Ashley Road, Hale, Altrincham, WA15 9SN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.5 mi | M&S Foodhall | Ashley Road, Hale, Altrincham, WA15 9SF | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
Annual council tax rates for Trafford district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WA14 3HS, 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 3HS records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around WA14 3HS in Hale is £615,500 (about £476 per square foot) based on 184 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to WA14 3HS, including Bowdon CofE Primary School (Outstanding), Altrincham Preparatory School and Altrincham Grammar School for Boys (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WA14 3HS is Hale (Manchester), about 1,044 m away.
WA14 3HS scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,440 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 3HS 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).