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WA14 5 area guide

Who lives in WA14 5, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council
Trafford
Region
North West
Population
20,252 (2024)
At a glance

What WA14 5 is like

The WA14 5 postcode sector in Trafford covers 277 live postcodes and is home to about 20,252 people across 10 census neighbourhoods. 69% of households own their home, 17.9% rent privately and 11.9% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 35–39, and 64.4% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more affluent parts of England. Higher-harm crime is around the national middle. Homes in WA14 5 sold for a median of £390,000 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How WA14 5 compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore
8.0/ 10

Less deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore
5/ 10

Around the middle — 26.3 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.3 nationally.

House pricesMore
£390,000

Median over 101 sales in WA14 5, +17.3% on the year before.

TransportMore
8.0/ 10

Excellent — 3 stations within a mile, 28 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore
100%

of 5 rated schools in WA14 5 are good or better.

Household incomeMore
£57,476

Average a year, before tax — higher than 61% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

  1. 01
    Among the more affluent placesPositive

    On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 8.0 of 10 — less deprived than most of England.

  2. 02
    Prices risingPositive

    The median sale price in WA14 5 is up 17.3% on the year before.

  3. 03
    Well connectedPositive

    3 stations within a mile and 28 bus stops within a ten-minute walk.

  4. 04
    Well-rated schoolsPositive

    100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.

  5. 05
    Mostly owner-occupied

    69% of households own their home, against 61.3% across England.

Questions

WA14 5 FAQs

01
Is WA14 5 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 8.0 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 26.3 per 1,000 people a year, band 5 of 10 nationally. 100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 8.0 out of 10 (excellent).
02
How much does a house cost in WA14 5?

The median sale price over the last year was £390,000.

Homes in WA14 5 sold for a median of £390,000 across 101 sales in the year to August 2026, +17.3% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.
03
Is WA14 5 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 26.3 offences per 1,000 people a year around WA14 5, below the 31.3 average across England and Wales, band 5 of 10.
04
Who lives in WA14 5?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 35–39, at 8.8% of residents. 69% of households own their home. The most common home is semi-detached (39.8%).
05
Which council covers WA14 5?

WA14 5 is in Trafford.

WA14 5 is in Trafford, in North West. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.
06
How well connected is WA14 5?

Connectivity scores 8.0 out of 10.

There are 28 bus stops within 800m and 3 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 8.0 out of 10 (excellent). The nearest station is Navigation Road (Manchester Metrolink), 0.9 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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