Heather Road Hale, Trafford
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (WA14,WA15), about 180 m long, classed as a minor road. USRN 41000581.
- 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 820 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Spring Bank, is about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 37 to 38 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 Altrincham Medical Practice, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 710 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 83% of households owned their home and 57% 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band G (29% of about 1,360 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, South Hale (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.
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 16 November 2026 to 27 November 2026: CADENT GAS LIMITED, Utility asset works, multi-way signals, on the footway, carriageway (standard 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 2 addresses are between 37 m and 38 m above sea level (37 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA14 3HX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WA15 9NH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hale (Manchester) 131,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Ashley 8,650 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Altrincham 316,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Park Road Ashley Heath | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Altrincham Interchange | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Purple Parking | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Altrincham Medical Practice | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Barry Bladon | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Crescent Road (Dental Surgery) | 340 m |
| Hospital | Altrincham Hospital | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Cheshire Police - Altrincham Police Station | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Spring Bank 1.4 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,610 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bowdon Cricket Hockey and Squash Club 2.4 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Eaton Road Allotments 2,220 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Stamford Park, Altrincham, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north. 16 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 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Fish House Plantation | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| The Rookery | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| King George V Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Watch Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Gale Bog | Wetland | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
| Woodheys Clough | Valley | 4 km (2.5 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.5 | 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 |
| 60 to 64 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altrincham Grammar School for Boys | Secondary | 11–18 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bowdon CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stamford Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bollin Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Saint Ambrose College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Exceptional; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broussa Day Nursery & Nursery School WA15 9NP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2025 |
| The Butchers WA15 9NN | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Superkeen WA14 3HS | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2026 |
| The Little Bollin WA15 9LR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Aspire Gym WA15 9GN | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Himalayan Kingdom WA15 9GN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Richmond House Kindergarten WA15 9SR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Mulans WA15 9GN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Piccolino WA15 9SN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Sainsbury's WA15 9SN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Tesco WA15 9SX | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2026 |
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 | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 83% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 51% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 55% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 34% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 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) | 57% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 7 to 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: CADENT GAS LIMITED: Utility asset works, 16 November 2026 to 27 November 2026 (multi-way signals) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Pinewood Court · Wolf Grange · Southdowns Road · Greenside Drive · Ashley Road · South Downs Road · Nursery Avenue · Glentwood · Ashley Road · South Downs Road · Ashley Road · Laburnum Lane
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.