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WA14 4QB

Hill Rise

Bowdon

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Detailed insights for WA14 4QB

Overview

Postcode WA14 4QB 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% 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 1 miles away. There are 2 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Devisdale.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
4.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Altrincham West, Dunham & Warburton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,785 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Altrincham West, Dunham & Warburton has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.5%

Approximately 4.5% 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 4QB.

Flood risk

No risk

Altrincham West, Dunham & Warburton near WA14 4QB 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA14 4QB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
410
Population density
918.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.01(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.01(-22%)
Public order
13.4(+32%)
Burglary
9.14(+65%)
Vehicle crime
4.26(-29%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
335
81.71%
Irish
18
4.39%
Indian
17
4.15%
White and Asian (mixed)
12
2.93%
Other White
10
2.44%
Total population: 410

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
176
54.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
12.42%
Level 3 (A level)
38
11.8%
No qualifications
30
9.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
5.59%
Total 16+ residents: 322

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
64
48.12%
Owns outright
48
36.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.02%
Other social rented
5
3.76%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.26%
Total households: 133

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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA14 4QB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA14 4QB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Sept 2025340, Oldfield Road, Altrincham, WA14 4QSSemi-DetachedLeasehold£387,500
28 Feb 2025The Oranges, 28, Bradgate Road, Altrincham, WA14 4QUDetachedLeasehold£2,150,000
09 Dec 202516, St Marks Avenue, Altrincham, WA14 4JBSemi-DetachedFreehold£640,000
01 Dec 202545, St Marks Avenue, Altrincham, WA14 4JBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£458,750
02 Jul 20254, St Marks Avenue, Altrincham, WA14 4JBSemi-DetachedFreehold£550,000

Schools

In the WA14 4QB postcode area, located within Altrincham West, Dunham & Warburton, there are 2 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.6 miSecondaryLoreto Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.6 miSecondaryNorth Cestrian SchoolFree schools

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA14 4QB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 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 4QB, 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 025AE01006074
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1991-09-01

Frequently asked questions about WA14 4QB

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

The area around WA14 4QB records about 63 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near WA14 4QB?

The median sale price around WA14 4QB 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 4QB?

There are 6 schools close to WA14 4QB, 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 4QB?

The closest station to WA14 4QB is Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,568 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around WA14 4QB?

WA14 4QB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,785 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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