Garner Close Bowdon, Trafford
8 addresses across 1 postcode (WA14), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41000515.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £756,582 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 2).
- 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 G; 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 Hale (Manchester), about 350 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Spring Bank, is about 110 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 45 to 48 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Altrincham Medical Practice, about 660 m (0.4 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 86% of households owned their home and 63% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £756,582 | £756,582 | £756,582 |
| 2017 | 1 | £745,000 | £745,000 | £745,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £635,000 | £635,000 | £635,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £322,500 | £322,500 | £322,500 |
| 2004 | 1 | £435,000 | £435,000 | £435,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £174,500 | £174,500 | £174,500 |
| 1996 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2024 | 7 WA14 2JH | Detached | £756,582 | |
| 1 Sep 2017 | 4 WA14 2JH | Detached | £745,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2015 | 3 WA14 2JH | Detached | £635,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2007 | 4 WA14 2JH | Detached | £322,500 | |
| 23 Jul 2004 | 5 WA14 2JH | Detached | £435,000 | |
| 26 Jun 1998 | 1 WA14 2JH | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 29 Aug 1997 | 3 WA14 2JH | Detached | £174,500 | |
| 14 Jun 1996 | 1 WA14 2JH | Detached | £155,000 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 171 m². Most common: House, detached (3); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (2); 2003-2006 (1); 2007-2011 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
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 G (43% of about 760 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Bowdon (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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)
- Ashley House, Ashley Road, Altrincham, WA14 2DW, permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- Land rear of 16-24 The Downs, Altrincham, WA14 2PU, permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Regent Road Car Park, Altrincham, permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- The Dome, Grafton House, Stamford New Road, Altrincham, WA14 1DQ, permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
- 84-86 Stamford New Road, Altrincham, WA14 1BS, permissioned (850 m (0.5 miles))
- 27-35A Regent Road, Altrincham, WA14 1RX, permissioned (850 m (0.5 miles))
- 101-105 George Street, Altrincham, WA14 1RN, permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
- 74-84 George Street, Altrincham, WA14 1RF, permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
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 8 addresses are between 45 m and 48 m above sea level (46 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA14 2JH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hale (Manchester) 131,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 350 m |
| Altrincham 316,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Navigation Road 96,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stamford Road Rosehill | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Altrincham Interchange | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Purple Parking | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 340 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Altrincham Medical Practice | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Barry Bladon | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hale Dental Clinic | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Altrincham Hospital | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Cheshire Police - Altrincham Police Station | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Spring Bank 1.4 ha | 110 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Stamford Park 6.1 ha | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 150 m² | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,540 m² | 280 m |
| Allotments | Eaton Road Allotments 2,220 m² | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 7.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary the Virgin, a listed building (Grade II*), 780 m (0.5 miles) west. 47 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary the Virgin | Listed building, Grade II* | 780 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Stamford Park, Altrincham | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Dunham Massey | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Fish House Plantation | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) south |
| Dunham New Park | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Watch Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Gale Bog | Wetland | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-west |
| Woodheys Clough | Valley | 3.2 km (2 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 8 | 8 |
6 of the street's 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altrincham Grammar School for Boys | Secondary | 11–18 | 250 m | Outstanding (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bowdon CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stamford Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bollin Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| North Cestrian School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 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) |
| Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | 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 |
| Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| 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) |
| Altrincham College | Secondary | 11–18 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Navigation Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowdon Manor Care Home WA14 2RR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 150 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Owen's Kitchen & Bar WA14 2UN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2024 |
| Altrincham Borough Bowling Club WA14 2EG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2006 |
| The Railway WA14 2UN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Old KH Cafe WA14 2UN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Js Paradise English and Caribbean WA14 2UN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Saffron and Samba WA14 2UN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Sodexo at Altrincham Boys Grammar School WA14 2RS | School/college/university | 250 m | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Hooked In Hale WA14 2UN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 5 Very good | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Dee Thai Restaurant WA14 2UW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Me & Co Est Ltd WA14 2UN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Cinnamon Indian Restaurant WA14 2UN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Hale Newsagents WA14 2UN | Retailers - other | 280 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Canada Grill WA14 2UN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Pizza Express WA14 2UN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 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 | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 86% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 54% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 57% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 34% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 51% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 63% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 6% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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 Owen's Kitchen & Bar (restaurant/cafe/canteen, WA14 2UN) newly listed: 5 Very good (rated 26 June 2024) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- WA14 2JH: 8 addresses of 9 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Hollywood · Marlborough Road · Holly Grange · Peel Avenue · Stamford Road · Chesham Place · Portland Road · Ashley Road · Spring Road · Bowdon Rise · Langham Road · Bath Place
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.