Trafford
1 address across 1 postcode (WA14), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41000893.
No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Trafford costs £2,292 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Hale (Manchester), about 780 m away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden, Spring Bank, is about 470 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. It is about 59 m above sea level. 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Altrincham Medical Practice, about 450 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km. About 390 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 77% of households owned their home and 61% 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 C (33% of about 850 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, The Downs (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 1.0 km
- Ashley House, Ashley Road, Altrincham, WA14 2DW, permissioned (340 m)
- Land rear of 16-24 The Downs, Altrincham, WA14 2PU, permissioned (360 m)
- Regent Road Car Park, Altrincham, permissioned (440 m)
- 27-35A Regent Road, Altrincham, WA14 1RX, permissioned (510 m)
- The Dome, Grafton House, Stamford New Road, Altrincham, WA14 1DQ, permissioned (590 m)
- 84-86 Stamford New Road, Altrincham, WA14 1BS, permissioned (620 m)
- 101-105 George Street, Altrincham, WA14 1RN, permissioned (620 m)
- 74-84 George Street, Altrincham, WA14 1RF, permissioned (640 m)
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 address is about 59 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA14 2QL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hale (Manchester) 131,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 780 m |
| Altrincham 316,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 920 m | |
| Navigation Road 96,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) | 850 m |
| Navigation Road (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.8 km | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m, 26 within 800 m; nearest Altrincham Grammar School For Girls Bowdon | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Altrincham Interchange | 810 m |
| Car parks | Purple Parking | 1.5 km |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km; nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 480 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 6.3 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Altrincham Medical Practice | 450 m |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Cohens Chemist | 600 m |
| NHS dentists | 11 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Dental Beauty - Kissdental Holdings | 420 m |
| Hospital | Altrincham Hospital | 470 m |
| Police station | Cheshire Police - Altrincham Police Station | 1.2 km |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m; nearest Cheltenham & Gloucester | 620 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m; nearest Spring Bank 1.4 ha | 470 m |
| Play area | Unnamed 3,280 m² | 1.0 km |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 5,540 m² | 300 m |
| Allotments | Eaton Road Allotments 2,220 m² | 1.2 km |
Within 800 m: 2 parks and gardens, 2.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Margaret, a listed building (Grade II*), 600 m north-west. 66 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Margaret | Listed building, Grade II* | 600 m north-west |
| Church of St Mary the Virgin | Listed building, Grade II* | 670 m south-west |
| Denzell House | Listed building, Grade II* | 1.0 km west |
| Stamford Park, Altrincham | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km east |
| Dunham Massey | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.2 km west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dunham New Park | Wood | 1.3 km north-west |
| King George V Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km north-east |
| Pitstead Covert | Wood | 1.7 km west |
| Watch Hill | Hill | 2.1 km south-west |
| Woodheys Clough | Valley | 2.9 km north |
| Gale Bog | Wetland | 3.4 km south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.6 | 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 and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altrincham Grammar School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 240 m | Outstanding (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Loreto Grammar School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 660 m | Outstanding (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| North Cestrian School | Secondary | 11–18 | 660 m | No published inspection |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Boys | Secondary | 11–18 | 770 m | Outstanding (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 920 m | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bowdon CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km | Outstanding (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stamford Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bollin Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km | 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 |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Navigation Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km | 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 |
| Oldfield Brow Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodexo at Altrincham Grammar School for Girls WA14 2NL | School/college/university | 240 m | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Bowdon Preparatory School WA14 2LT | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 29 Nov 2024 |
| La Filia WA14 2QD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 4 Good | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Nahm Prik Thai Cuisine WA14 2DW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Coffii 22 WA14 2DW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Damo Altrincham Ltd WA14 2DW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Jadugar WA14 2DW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 4 Good | 12 Aug 2025 |
| DADAR WA14 2QD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jul 2025 |
| GONBAY WA14 2QD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Suppcity WA14 2QD | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Oxford Road Cafe WA14 2DP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Arfys WA14 2DS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Just Plonk WA14 2DW | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 27 May 2022 |
| California Coffee and Wine Co. WA14 2DY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Curry Mile WA14 2DY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 Apr 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 | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 77% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 44% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 23% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 55% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 33% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 41% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 61% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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 Arfys (takeaway/sandwich shop, WA14 2DS) now 3 Generally satisfactory, was Awaiting inspection (rated 1 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- WA14 2QL: 1 address of 19 in the postcode
Nearby streets
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.