Matlock Mews is in Altrincham and in Trafford district. WA14 1JU is located in the Altrincham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Altrincham and Sale West. This postcode has been in use since 1981-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Matlock Mews, Altrincham, WA14 1JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA14 1JX, WA14 1JP, WA14 1LD, WA14 1JN, WA14 1JW, WA14 1LF, WA15 8HD, WA14 1HL, WA14 1LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA14 1JU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 50.9% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.1% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of WA14 1JU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.4% | 37.3% | -4.1% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.9% | 51.2% | 10.3% | 44.2% | 7.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 4.8% | -6.0% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 5.7% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58.3% | 63.4% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 15.0% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 27.8% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 6.6% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around WA14 1JU this area, 9.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 55.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.6% | 9.5% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 6.2% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 8.1% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.8% | 14.7% | -2.1% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 44% | 55.9% | 11.9% | 33.8% | 22.1% |
| Other | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.8% | 91.6% | -6.2% | 81.4% | 10.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 86.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 86.5% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 85.9% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 5.4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 2.9% | -2.1% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.1% | 37.2% | 0.9% |
| Christian | 51.6% | 46.2% | 5.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Matlock Mews was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Altrincham average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Matlock Mews, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £203,000 | 2022-10-07 | £207,400 |
| 7 Matlock Mews, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-11-05 | £222,532 |
| 3 Matlock Mews, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2021-06-18 | £175,252 |
| 7 Matlock Mews, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2019-05-24 | £176,302 |
| 6 Matlock Mews, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2016-03-30 | £217,249 |
WA14 1JU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
WA14 1JU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Orchard Road , WA15 8EY | 4out of 4 | 468 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Navigation Primary School Hawarden Road , WA14 1NG | 3out of 4 | 494 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School Townfield Road , WA14 4DS | 2out of 4 | 498 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows Primary School Victoria Road , Timperley WA15 6PP | 3out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stamford Park Primary School Cedar Road , Hale WA15 9JB | 3out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College Urban Road , WA15 8HT | 4out of 4 | 741 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cestrian School Dunham Road , WA14 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 798 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto Grammar School Dunham Road , WA14 4AH | 4out of 4 | 873 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wellington School Wellington Road , Timperley WA15 7RH | 3out of 4 | 913 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Girls Cavendish Road , Bowdon WA14 2NL | 4out of 4 | 1,650 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loreto Preparatory School Dunham Road , WA14 4GZ | - not rated | 687 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Trafford Alternative Education Provision Brentwood Avenue , WA14 1SR | 3out of 4 | 806 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest School Moss Lane , Timperley WA15 6LJ | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowdon Preparatory School for Girls Ashley Road , WA14 2LT | - not rated | 1,396 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Hale Preparatory School Broomfield Lane , Hale WA15 9AS | - not rated | 1,538 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waiting Room Cafe | 30 Grosvenor Road | 72 yd | |
| It's a Wrap | 8a Stockport Road | 232 yd | |
| Ichthus Coffee Bar | Altrincham Methodist Church, Woodlands Road | 320 yd | |
| Neli's Sandwich Bar | 26 Church Street | 400 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | 2 George Street | 468 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Icon Bar and Terrace | Old Mill Hotel, 2 Barrington Road | 267 yd | |
| Altrincham Garrick Society Limited | Altrincham Garrick Society Ltd, Barrington Road | 386 yd | |
| Malt Shovels | Malt Shovel, Stamford Street | 389 yd | |
| Old Roebuck Inn | 42 Victoria Street | 396 yd | |
| Old Market Tavern | The Old Market Tavern, Old Market Place | 476 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Don | 2 Church Street | 400 yd | |
| Canadian Charcoal Pit | 6 Church Street | 400 yd | |
| Masala Bangladeshi | 8 Church Street | 400 yd | |
| California Coffee Express | Lynnfield House, Church Street | 402 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 30 Stamford New Road | 559 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 56 George Street | 578 yd | |
| Chi Yip Market | 7-11 Cross Street | 674 yd | |
| Tesco | Superstore, Manor Road | 862 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Lloyd Street | 1,039 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Altrincham Leisure Centre OAKFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 464 yd |
| Pure Gym (Altrincham) 8-16 8-16 STAMFORD NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 506 yd |
| A S E Club HIGH BANK | 564 yd | |
| Altrincham Driving Range (Closed) Stockport Road | golf | 631 yd |
| Navigation Road Recreation Ground Navigation Road | grass pitches | 642 yd |
| Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College URBAN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 642 yd |
| Planet Ice Altrincham OAKFIELD ROAD | ice rinks | 652 yd |
| John Leigh Park THE MOUNT | tennis courts | 665 yd |
| Altrincham Golf Course STOCKPORT ROAD | golf | 666 yd |
| Brentwood School (Closed) Brentwood School Brentwood School Brentwood Avenue | 805 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 162.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.