York Drive Bowdon, Trafford
18 addresses across 1 postcode (WA14), about 170 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41002303.
- Sales: 15 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £2,150,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 6, D: 1, E: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas 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 58% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Hale (Manchester), about 690 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Spring Bank, is about 680 m (0.4 miles) 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 36 to 38 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 18 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Altrincham Medical Practice, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 86% of households owned their home and 64% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £2,150,000 | £2,150,000 | £2,150,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £1,712,500 | £1,650,000 | £1,775,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £1,850,000 | £1,850,000 | £1,850,000 |
| 2014 | 3 | £1,680,000 | £1,125,000 | £2,580,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £1,900,000 | £1,900,000 | £1,900,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £800,000 | £800,000 | £800,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £932,500 | £850,000 | £1,015,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £800,000 | £800,000 | £800,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | £920,000 | £490,000 | £1,350,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 2022 | 2 WA14 3HF | Detached | £2,150,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2021 | 7A WA14 3HF | Detached | £1,800,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 16 Aug 2017 | YORK COTTAGE WA14 3HF | Detached | £1,650,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2017 | YORK HOUSE WA14 3HF | Detached | £1,775,000 | |
| 7 Oct 2016 | WOODSTOCK WA14 3HF | Detached | £1,850,000 | |
| 12 Nov 2014 | OWL PEN WA14 3HF | Detached | £1,680,000 | |
| 7 Aug 2014 | ORCHARD COTTAGE WA14 3HF | Detached | £1,125,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2014 | 5 WA14 3HF | Detached | £2,580,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2009 | 7A WA14 3HF | Detached | £1,900,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2007 | GABLES WA14 3HF | Detached | £800,000 | |
| 8 Dec 2006 | YORK COTTAGE WA14 3HF | Detached | £1,015,000 | |
| 22 Nov 2006 | MOSSWOOD WA14 3HF | Detached | £850,000 | |
| 26 Sep 2002 | YORK COTTAGE WA14 3HF | Detached | £800,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2000 | YORK HOUSE WA14 3HF | Detached | £1,350,000 | |
| 14 Jun 2000 | OWL PEN WA14 3HF | Detached | £490,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 458 m². Most common: House, detached (9). Built: 2003-2006 (3); 1996-2002 (2); 1900-1929 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 addresses)
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: 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.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 18 addresses are between 36 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 3HF | 100% | 58% | 58% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hale (Manchester) 131,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Altrincham 316,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Ashley 8,650 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bowdon Primary School Bowdon Vale | 300 m |
| Bus or coach station | Altrincham Interchange | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Car parks | Purple Parking | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Altrincham Medical Practice | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cohens Chemist | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Crescent Road (Dental Surgery) | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Altrincham Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Cheshire Police - Altrincham Police Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Vicarage Lane, Vicarage Lane Cashzone | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Spring Bank 1.4 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 150 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bowdon Cricket Hockey and Squash Club 2.4 ha | 100 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Eaton Road Allotments 2,220 m² | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary the Virgin, a listed building (Grade II*), 920 m (0.6 miles) north-west. 34 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* | 920 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Stamford Park, Altrincham | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Watch Hill motte and bailey castle, 450m south of Streethead Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Dunham Massey | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Fish House Plantation | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Vicarage Gorse Covert | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| King George V Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Watch Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Gale Bog | Wetland | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Woodheys Clough | Valley | 3.8 km (2.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
1 of the street's 18 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowdon CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 250 m | Outstanding (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Boys | Secondary | 11–18 | 360 m | Outstanding (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bollin Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stamford Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| North Cestrian School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Loreto Grammar School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| 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 CofE (Aided) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowdon Cricket & Hockey Club WA14 3DT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Bowdon C Of E Primary School WA14 3EX | School/college/university | 250 m | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Kids Collective @ Bowdon WA14 3EX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Bowdon Nursery School WA14 3EX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | Exempt | |
| The Cedars Rest Home WA14 2HX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Sodexo at Altrincham Boys Grammar School WA14 2RS | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Bowdon Manor Care Home WA14 2RR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
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 | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 86% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 52% | 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 | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 53% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 39% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 45% | 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) | 64% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 6% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- WA14 3HF: 18 addresses of 19 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Theobald Road · Blenheim Close · Pheasant Rise · Woodvale · Grange Road · Nield's Brow · Bowdon Rise · Weaver Close · South Downs Road · Langham Road · Thatcher Close
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.