Postcode WA15 9LZ is located in a major urban area, within the Hale ward of Trafford in the North West region, and forms part of the Bowdon area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bowdon is £65,204 per year. The nearest station is Hale (Manchester), about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Bowdon has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,761 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 19% least deprived areas in England.
Bowdon has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bowdon is £65,204 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 32 ft away from WA15 9LZ.
Bowdon near WA15 9LZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hale (Manchester) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hale (Manchester) | N/A | Walking directions to Hale (Manchester) |
Based on 181 recent sales, the median property price is £589,400 (about £482 per square foot) in Hale area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,000 up to £3,000,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £1,287,500 | £568 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £732,500 | £512 |
| Terraced | 80 | £498,500 | £474 |
| Flats | 20 | £185,000 | £242 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £990,000 | £178,500 | £587,500 | £388,500 |
| 2017 | £985,000 | £245,091 | £512,500 | £375,000 |
| 2018 | £840,000 | £184,950 | £662,500 | £392,500 |
| 2019 | £1,119,250 | £246,250 | £535,000 | £420,000 |
| 2020 | £961,000 | £215,000 | £621,250 | £450,000 |
| 2021 | £1,150,000 | £287,475 | £666,500 | £467,500 |
| 2022 | £1,375,000 | £166,250 | £750,000 | £525,000 |
| 2023 | £1,174,250 | £250,000 | £685,000 | £540,000 |
| 2024 | £1,272,500 | £240,000 | £725,000 | £525,000 |
| 2025 | £1,075,000 | £225,000 | £730,000 | £527,250 |
| 2026 | £1,675,000 | £242,500 | £732,500 | £475,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £401 | £225 | £365 | £331 |
| 2017 | £448 | £281 | £368 | £354 |
| 2018 | £438 | £276 | £411 | £361 |
| 2019 | £426 | £302 | £378 | £377 |
| 2020 | £458 | £296 | £439 | £396 |
| 2021 | £487 | £321 | £462 | £401 |
| 2022 | £531 | £271 | £502 | £438 |
| 2023 | £517 | £344 | £500 | £457 |
| 2024 | £586 | £341 | £488 | £451 |
| 2025 | £566 | £324 | £502 | £471 |
| 2026 | £592 | £303 | £530 | £454 |
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA15 9LZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Apr 2026 | 3, Malrae, Altrincham, WA15 9LZ | Flats | Leasehold | £370,000 | |
| 13 May 2025 | Apartment 18, 4, Wolf Grange, Altrincham, WA15 9TS | Flats | Leasehold | £360,000 | |
| 04 Nov 2025 | 11, Park Road, Altrincham, WA15 9NL | Detached | Freehold | £1,075,000 | |
| 16 Jul 2025 | 6, Park Road, Altrincham, WA15 9NJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £1,710,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 14, Nursery Avenue, Altrincham, WA15 0JP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £700,000 |
In the WA15 9LZ postcode area, located within Bowdon, there are 3 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA15 9LZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 229 Ashley Road, Hale, Altrincham, WA15 9SX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 204-208 Ashley Road, Hale, Altrincham, WA15 9SN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | M&S Foodhall | Ashley Road, Hale, Altrincham, WA15 9SF | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
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 9LZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rupert Owen Kelly
Hale - Elected 7 May 2026
Connor Rand
Altrincham and Sale West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA15 9LZ records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around WA15 9LZ in Bowdon is £589,400 (about £482 per square foot) based on 181 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to WA15 9LZ, including Altrincham Grammar School for Boys (Outstanding), Altrincham Preparatory School and Bowdon CofE Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA15 9LZ is Hale (Manchester), about 854 m away.
WA15 9LZ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,761 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 9LZ is Connor Rand (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rupert Owen Kelly (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.