Postcode district · Altrincham

WA14 area guide

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

Council: Trafford
Region: North West
Population: 44,411 (2024)

WA14Postcode district · Altrincham

At a glance

What WA14 is like

The WA14 postcode district in Trafford covers 1,131 live postcodes and is home to about 44,411 people across 23 census neighbourhoods. 70.7% of households own their home, 19.7% rent privately and 8.9% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 45–49, and 61.1% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more affluent parts of England. Higher-harm crime is low by national standards. Homes in WA14 sold for a median of £429,000 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How WA14 compares

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

AffluenceMore

8.3/ 10

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

CrimeMore

3/ 10

Lower than most — 14.0 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore

£429,000

Median over 406 sales in WA14, +6.2% on the year before.

TransportMore

10.0/ 10

Excellent — 6 stations within a mile, 22 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore

93%

of 14 rated schools in WA14 are good or better.

Household incomeMore

£59,903

Average a year, before tax — higher than 67% 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.

01
Among the more affluent placesPositive
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 8.3 of 10 — less deprived than most of England.
02
Low crimePositive
14.0 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.
03
Prices risingPositive
The median sale price in WA14 is up 6.2% on the year before.
04
Well connectedPositive
6 stations within a mile and 22 bus stops within a ten-minute walk.
05
Well-rated schoolsPositive
93% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.

Questions

WA14 FAQs

Is WA14 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 8.3 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 14.0 per 1,000 people a year, band 3 of 10 nationally. 93% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 10.0 out of 10 (excellent).

How much does a house cost in WA14?

The median sale price over the last year was £429,000.

Homes in WA14 sold for a median of £429,000 across 406 sales in the year to August 2026, +6.2% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.

Is WA14 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 14.0 offences per 1,000 people a year around WA14, less than half the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 3 of 10.

Who lives in WA14?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 45–49, at 7.9% of residents. 70.7% of households own their home. The most common home is semi-detached (31.2%).

Which council covers WA14?

WA14 is in Trafford.

WA14 is in Trafford, in North West. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.

How well connected is WA14?

Connectivity scores 10.0 out of 10.

There are 22 bus stops within 800m and 6 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 10.0 out of 10 (excellent). The nearest station is Altrincham Station (Manchester Metrolink), 0.5 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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