Postcode insights

WA14 4JA

Oldfield Road

Bowdon

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Detailed insights for WA14 4JA

Overview

Postcode WA14 4JA is located in a major urban area, within the Bowdon ward of Trafford in the North West region, and forms part of the Altrincham West, Dunham & Warburton area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 80% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Altrincham West, Dunham & Warburton is £61,796 per year. The nearest station is Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.9 miles away. There are 3 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is St Margaret's Garden of Remembrance.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
22
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
18.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Altrincham West, Dunham & Warburton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,380 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 4% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Altrincham West, Dunham & Warburton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.3%

Approximately 18.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Altrincham West, Dunham & Warburton is £61,796 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA14 4JA.

Flood risk

No risk

Altrincham West, Dunham & Warburton near WA14 4JA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA14 4JA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
1 mi

Altrincham

N/A

Walking directions to Altrincham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA14 4JA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSt Margaret's Garden of RemembranceSmallWalking directions to St Margaret's Garden of Remembrance

Area Profile

Population
326
Population density
6,519.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Burglary
7.7(+39%)
Violence and sexual offences
5.39(-86%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.46(-62%)
Vehicle crime
3.08(-49%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.92(-89%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
231
71.3%
Other White
21
6.48%
Arab
16
4.94%
Chinese
15
4.63%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
3.09%
Total population: 324

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
126
54.55%
No qualifications
44
19.05%
Level 3 (A level)
21
9.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
8.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
5.63%
Total 16+ residents: 231

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
50
41.67%
Owns outright
39
32.5%
Social rents from council
11
9.17%
Other social rented
11
9.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.5%
Total households: 120

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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA14 4JA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA14 4JA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 May 20268, Blakeswood, Oldfield Road, Altrincham, WA14 4WEFlatsLeasehold£685,000
15 Dec 20255, Walton Road, Altrincham, WA14 4NESemi-DetachedFreehold£640,600
10 Nov 20258, Walton Road, Altrincham, WA14 4NESemi-DetachedFreehold£718,200
14 Apr 202514, Walton Road, Altrincham, WA14 4NESemi-DetachedFreehold£556,000
15 Sept 2025340, Oldfield Road, Altrincham, WA14 4QSSemi-DetachedLeasehold£387,500

Schools

In the WA14 4JA postcode area, located within Altrincham West, Dunham & Warburton, there are 3 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA14 4JA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryOldfield Brow Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryLoreto Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.6 miSecondaryNorth Cestrian SchoolFree schools

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA14 4JA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA14 4JA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miNisaSeamon's Road, Trafford, WA14 4LHWalking directions to Nisa

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 4JA, 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)Altrincham West, Dunham & WarburtonE02001283
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Trafford 025DE01006079
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA14 4JA

Is WA14 4JA (Altrincham West, Dunham & Warburton) safe?

The area around WA14 4JA records about 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near WA14 4JA?

The median sale price around WA14 4JA in Altrincham West, Dunham & Warburton is £640,000 (about £479 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA14 4JA?

There are 7 schools close to WA14 4JA, including Oldfield Brow Primary School (Good), Loreto Grammar School (Outstanding) and North Cestrian School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA14 4JA?

The closest station to WA14 4JA is Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,509 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around WA14 4JA?

WA14 4JA scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,380 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA14 4JA (Altrincham West, Dunham & Warburton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Altrincham and Sale West covering WA14 4JA 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).

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.