Castleton Street Altrincham, Trafford
1 address across 1 postcode (WA14), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41000418.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Trafford costs £2,292 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Navigation Road, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, John Leigh Park, is about 570 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 27 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is West Timperley Medical Centre, about 600 m (0.4 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 43% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Trafford in 2026-27: Band D £2,292 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,528 | £1,782 | £2,037 | £2,292 | £2,801 | £3,310 | £3,820 | £4,583 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (71% of about 510 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Mansion House, Manchester Road, Altrincham, not permissioned (310 m)
- Trafalgar House, Manchester Road, Altrincham, not permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- Wharf Road, Altrincham, not permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- Bollin Private Hotel, 58 Manchester Road, Altrincham, WA14 4PJ, not permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- Former Depot, Bridgewater Road, Altrincham, WA14 1LZ, permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- Lynnfield House, Milton House, Church Street, Altrincham, WA14 4DZ, permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- Former Brentwood School, Timperley, Altrincham, WA14 1SR, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 23 September 2026: TRAFFORD METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, give and take, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 27 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA14 5FA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Navigation Road 96,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Altrincham 316,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Hale (Manchester) 131,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Navigation Road (Manchester Metrolink) | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Timperley (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Davenport Lane Broadheath | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Altrincham Interchange | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Purple Parking | 250 m |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 260 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 7.5 km (4.7 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest West Timperley Medical Centre | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 320 m |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Altrincham Hospital | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Altrincham Police Station | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | Shell Timperley Cashzone | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest John Leigh Park 6.0 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 340 m² | 290 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9.6 ha | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,940 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 6.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Stamford Park, Altrincham, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east. 10 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Stamford Park, Altrincham | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Dunham Massey | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Woodheys Clough | Valley | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Malljurs Covert | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| King George V Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Dunham New Park | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Watch Hill | Hill | 3.5 km (2.1 miles) south-west |
| Gale Bog | Wetland | 5 km (3.1 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
2 of the street's 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Trafford: see them on the Trafford page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigation Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Broadheath Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Trafford and Stockport College Group | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Loreto Grammar School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| North Cestrian School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oldfield Brow Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Park Road Academy Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Hugh's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Wellington School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minikin Bake Box WA14 5NQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 5 Very good | 5 Oct 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd WA14 5BW | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 140 m | 5 Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Farmfoods WA14 5BW | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Express Diner Asda WA14 5BW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Atlantic Bowl WA14 5BW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2026 |
| SipUp @Altrincham WA14 5HJ | Retailers - other | 200 m | Exempt | |
| Altrincham Late Night Alcohol Vapes And Cigar Delivery WA14 5HJ | Other catering premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2025 |
| The Range WA14 5GR | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2025 |
| The Cheshire Cookery School WA14 4ES | School/college/university | 240 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Cafe 89 WA14 5GR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Atticus & Indi Coffee WA14 5DD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2025 |
| McDonald's Restaurant WA14 5GR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd WA14 5GR | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 31 Mar 2026 |
| B&M Bargains Store WA14 5GR | Retailers - other | 320 m | 4 Good | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Lidl WA14 5GR | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 320 m | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (cheshire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 43% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 45% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 38% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Toronto Canadian Charcoal/Milano (Altrincham) (takeaway/sandwich shop, WA14 4RJ) now 3 Generally satisfactory, was Awaiting inspection (rated 1 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- WA14 5FA: 1 address of 10 in the postcode
Nearby streets
George Richards Way · Jubilee Way · Maximus Drive · Minerva Close · Lawrence Road · Juliana Way · Craven Road · Corona Drive · Lyon Road · Lady Kelvin Road · Woodfield Road · Pollen Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.