Postcode insights

WA14 5RZ

Hanover Road

Broadheath

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Detailed insights for WA14 5RZ

Overview

Postcode WA14 5RZ 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, about 1.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
158
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
44.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Broadheath & Firsway has a very high crime rate, with approximately 157.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

44.5%

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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Broadheath & Firsway is £48,202 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA14 5RZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Broadheath & Firsway near WA14 5RZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Navigation Road located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
302
Population density
744.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
77.39(+107%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.8(+55%)
Public order
24.04(+137%)
Burglary
21.79(+293%)
Shoplifting
20.29(+251%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
231
75%
Chinese
20
6.49%
Other White
12
3.9%
Indian
11
3.57%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
3.57%
Total population: 308

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
69
29.36%
Level 3 (A level)
43
18.3%
No qualifications
40
17.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
17.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.94%
Total 16+ residents: 235

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
40
31.25%
Owns with a mortgage
33
25.78%
Owns outright
22
17.19%
Social rents from council
17
13.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
11.72%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Broadheath

Median price£390,000
Price per sq ft£412
Sales (last 12 months)123
Typical range (middle 50%)£298K – £495K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Broadheath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£630,555£471
Semi-Detached59£429,000£438
Terraced31£320,000£399
Flats19£217,500£345

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Broadheath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Broadheath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Broadheath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Broadheath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Broadheath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Broadheath in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA14 5RZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA14 5RZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Aug 2025Unit 16, Edward Court, Altrincham, WA14 5GLOtherLeasehold£682,500
06 May 20262, Widgeon Road, Altrincham, WA14 5NPSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
28 Mar 2025383, Barlow Road, Altrincham, WA14 5HWSemi-DetachedLeasehold£325,000
14 Feb 2025387, Barlow Road, Altrincham, WA14 5HWSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000
15 Jan 20267, Avocet Drive, Altrincham, WA14 5NRSemi-DetachedFreehold£266,000

Schools

In the WA14 5RZ postcode area, located within Broadheath & Firsway, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA14 5RZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryBroadheath Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryOldfield Brow Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.8 mi16 plusThe Trafford and Stockport College GroupFurther education

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA14 5RZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA14 5RZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAsda90 George Richards Way, Altrincham, WA14 5ZRWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miWaitroseDraybank Road, Trafford, WA14 5ZLWalking directions to Waitrose

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 5RZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Prakash Nathani

Broadheath - 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
WardBroadheathE05015242
ParishTrafford, unparished areaE43000163
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Broadheath & FirswayE02001277
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Trafford 019BE01006092
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA14 5RZ

Is WA14 5RZ (Broadheath & Firsway) safe?

The area around WA14 5RZ 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.

What is the average house price near WA14 5RZ?

The median sale price around WA14 5RZ in Broadheath & Firsway is £390,000 (about £412 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA14 5RZ?

There are 7 schools close to WA14 5RZ, including Broadheath Primary School (Good), Oldfield Brow Primary School (Good) and The Trafford and Stockport College Group (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WA14 5RZ?

WA14 5RZ 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).

Who represents WA14 5RZ (Broadheath & Firsway) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Altrincham and Sale West covering WA14 5RZ 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).

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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.