Postcode WA14 5BY is located in a major urban area, within the Broadheath ward of Trafford in the North West region, and forms part of the Broadheath & Firsway area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 157.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Broadheath & Firsway is £48,202 per year. The nearest station is Navigation Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is John Leigh Park.
Broadheath & Firsway has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,100 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Broadheath & Firsway has a very high crime rate, with approximately 157.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 44.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Broadheath & Firsway is £48,202 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA14 5BY.
Broadheath & Firsway near WA14 5BY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Navigation Road (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Navigation Road (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Navigation Road (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.6 mi | Navigation Road | N/A | Walking directions to Navigation Road |
| 0.8 mi | Altrincham | N/A | Walking directions to Altrincham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | John Leigh Park | Medium | Walking directions to John Leigh Park |
| 0.5 mi | Navigation Park | Medium | Walking directions to Navigation Park |
Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 (about £412 per square foot) in Broadheath area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £845,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £630,555 | £471 |
| Semi-Detached | 59 | £429,000 | £438 |
| Terraced | 31 | £320,000 | £399 |
| Flats | 19 | £217,500 | £345 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £416,000 | £146,500 | £252,500 | £208,000 |
| 2017 | £407,500 | £159,500 | £292,000 | £215,550 |
| 2018 | £437,000 | £170,000 | £319,250 | £226,500 |
| 2019 | £425,000 | £170,250 | £310,000 | £240,240 |
| 2020 | £397,500 | £180,000 | £320,000 | £261,000 |
| 2021 | £515,000 | £177,500 | £360,000 | £277,500 |
| 2022 | £567,776 | £185,000 | £440,000 | £335,000 |
| 2023 | £540,000 | £211,250 | £395,000 | £340,000 |
| 2024 | £527,500 | £207,000 | £415,000 | £325,000 |
| 2025 | £562,500 | £218,750 | £415,750 | £317,500 |
| 2026 | £636,110 | £199,900 | £453,500 | £335,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £282 | £238 | £278 | £222 |
| 2017 | £333 | £240 | £299 | £240 |
| 2018 | £318 | £310 | £321 | £253 |
| 2019 | £339 | £274 | £309 | £271 |
| 2020 | £366 | £269 | £340 | £291 |
| 2021 | £380 | £311 | £359 | £311 |
| 2022 | £459 | £289 | £409 | £389 |
| 2023 | £402 | £308 | £427 | £373 |
| 2024 | £462 | £319 | £402 | £396 |
| 2025 | £460 | £326 | £435 | £360 |
| 2026 | £471 | £345 | £434 | £415 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA14 5BY.
In the WA14 5BY postcode area, located within Broadheath & Firsway, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA14 5BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Atlantic Street, Trafford, WA14 5BW | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Huxley Street, Trafford, WA14 5EY | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Sami Swoi | Bridgewater Embankment, Trafford, WA14 4RL | Walking directions to Sami Swoi |
| 0.2 mi | The Corner Shop | Bridgewater Embankment, Trafford, WA14 4RL | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Sinderland Road, Trafford, WA14 5JW | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
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 5BY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Prakash Nathani
Broadheath - Elected 7 May 2026
Connor Rand
Altrincham and Sale West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA14 5BY records about 158 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.
The median sale price around WA14 5BY in Broadheath & Firsway is £390,000 (about £412 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to WA14 5BY, including Navigation Primary School (Good), Broadheath Primary School (Good) and Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA14 5BY is Navigation Road (Manchester Metrolink), about 937 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
WA14 5BY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,100 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 5BY is Connor Rand (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Prakash Nathani (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.