Postcode WA15 8WL is located in a major urban area, within the Altrincham ward of Trafford in the North West region, and forms part of the Altrincham East area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Altrincham East is £57,755 per year. The nearest station is Altrincham, about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Grove Park.
Altrincham East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,351 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.
Altrincham East has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Altrincham East is £57,755 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA15 8WL.
Altrincham East near WA15 8WL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Altrincham located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Altrincham | N/A | Walking directions to Altrincham |
| 0.5 mi | Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.6 mi | Hale (Manchester) | N/A | Walking directions to Hale (Manchester) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Grove Park | Large | Walking directions to Grove Park |
| 0.2 mi | Stamford Park | Medium | Walking directions to Stamford Park |
Based on 174 recent sales, the median property price is £366,250 (about £401 per square foot) in Altrincham area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £1,875,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £620,000 | £513 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £456,000 | £465 |
| Terraced | 62 | £413,500 | £404 |
| Flats | 67 | £230,000 | £338 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £750,000 | £185,000 | £300,800 | £285,475 |
| 2017 | £465,750 | £149,250 | £313,750 | £300,000 |
| 2018 | £435,750 | £180,475 | £347,361 | £323,950 |
| 2019 | £641,500 | £184,500 | £354,875 | £336,750 |
| 2020 | £786,500 | £218,750 | £330,000 | £344,683 |
| 2021 | £865,000 | £210,000 | £395,000 | £367,000 |
| 2022 | £787,500 | £239,950 | £451,000 | £435,000 |
| 2023 | £863,500 | £252,500 | £429,000 | £420,000 |
| 2024 | £771,500 | £239,414 | £428,750 | £435,000 |
| 2025 | £620,000 | £246,000 | £485,000 | £428,000 |
| 2026 | £652,500 | £220,000 | £422,500 | £432,100 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £392 | £239 | £291 | £290 |
| 2017 | £354 | £267 | £320 | £309 |
| 2018 | £372 | £271 | £329 | £321 |
| 2019 | £399 | £274 | £356 | £344 |
| 2020 | £437 | £311 | £359 | £348 |
| 2021 | £477 | £313 | £390 | £367 |
| 2022 | £573 | £376 | £451 | £407 |
| 2023 | £501 | £376 | £426 | £406 |
| 2024 | £488 | £350 | £444 | £425 |
| 2025 | £511 | £357 | £448 | £404 |
| 2026 | £487 | £334 | £465 | £440 |
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA15 8WL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May 2026 | 10, Thornlea, Altrincham, WA15 8WL | Terraced | Freehold | £385,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 5, Golf Road, Altrincham, WA15 8AJ | Terraced | Freehold | £391,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2025 | 7, Golf Road, Altrincham, WA15 8AJ | Terraced | Freehold | £390,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2025 | 7, Golf Road, Altrincham, WA15 8AJ | Terraced | Freehold | £390,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 193, Moss Lane, Altrincham, WA15 8AG | Terraced | Freehold | £380,000 |
In the WA15 8WL postcode area, located within Altrincham East, there are 7 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA15 8WL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Extra | Manor Road, Altrincham, WA15 9QT | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
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 WA15 8WL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dan Jerrome
Altrincham - Elected 7 May 2026
Connor Rand
Altrincham and Sale West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA15 8WL records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around WA15 8WL in Altrincham East is £366,250 (about £401 per square foot) based on 174 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to WA15 8WL, including Stamford Park Primary School (Good), Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College (Requires improvement) and Hale Preparatory School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA15 8WL is Altrincham, about 834 m away.
WA15 8WL scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,351 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 WA15 8WL is Connor Rand (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dan Jerrome (Green 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.