Newton Road is in Altrincham and in Trafford district. WA14 1LY is located in the Altrincham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Altrincham and Sale West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Newton Road, Altrincham, WA14 1LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA14 1LU, WA14 1PB, WA14 1LX, WA14 1SY, WA14 1LP, WA14 1LR, WA14 1LZ, WA14 1NE, WA14 1LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA14 1LY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.7% | 51.1% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 53.3% | 48.9% | -4.4% | 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 area around WA14 1LY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47.3% | 47.6% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.2% | 34.3% | 4.1% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 11.6% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 3.9% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 51.3% | 53.7% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 33.9% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 9.9% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.6% | 17.6% | 2.0% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 6.4% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 9.4% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 7.7% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 15.9% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.1% | 41.2% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 7.4% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.7% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| White | 90.8% | 77.5% | -13.3% | 81.4% | -3.9% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 77% 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 | 90% | 77% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 8.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 6.7% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.9% | 77% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 14.2% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 2.5% | -2.5% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 3.5% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 4.9% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 44% | 46.2% | -2.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 7.4% | 6.5% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newton Road 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 been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Newton Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-11-08 | £381,457 |
| 17 Newton Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2016-09-15 | £352,609 |
| 17 Newton Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2013-07-19 | £289,684 |
| 15 Newton Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,251 | 2010-05-28 | £286,802 |
WA14 1LY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigation Primary School Hawarden Road , WA14 1NG | 3out of 4 | 348 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hugh's Catholic Primary School Park Road , Timperley WA15 6TQ | 4out of 4 | 981 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Road Academy Primary School Frieston Road , Timperley WA14 5AP | 4out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadheath Primary School Sinderland Road , Broadheath WA14 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School Townfield Road , WA14 4DS | 2out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington School Wellington Road , Timperley WA15 7RH | 3out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cestrian School Dunham Road , WA14 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,458 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto Grammar School Dunham Road , WA14 4AH | 4out of 4 | 1,497 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College Urban Road , WA15 8HT | 4out of 4 | 1,498 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Girls Cavendish Road , Bowdon WA14 2NL | 4out of 4 | 2,371 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafford Alternative Education Provision Brentwood Avenue , WA14 1SR | 3out of 4 | 309 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest School Moss Lane , Timperley WA15 6LJ | - not rated | 997 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto Preparatory School Dunham Road , WA14 4GZ | - not rated | 1,359 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Pictor Academy Grove Lane , WA15 6PH | 4out of 4 | 1,606 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentwood School Cherry Lane , M33 4GY | 4out of 4 | 1,893 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEIGHBOURHOOD CAFE | Arch 20 Viaduct Road | 357 yd | |
| Pausa | Unit 3, Bridgewater Retail Park, Manchester Road | 367 yd | |
| Sea Cadets Altrincham | Sea Cadets, 140 Manchester Road | 412 yd | |
| Antz in your Pantz LTD | 7-8 Crown Industrial Estate, Canal Road | 438 yd | |
| The Cafe Place | 135 Manchester Road | 468 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadheath Central Club | Broadheath Central Club, Viaduct Road | 301 yd | |
| Gardeners Arms | Gardeners Arms, 41 Deansgate Lane | 332 yd | |
| London Midland Railway Club Assn (LMRCA) | Altrincham Branch, 127 Navigation Road | 346 yd | |
| Navigation Hotel Altrincham | Navigation Inn, 122 Manchester Road | 500 yd | |
| The Railway | Railway Inn, 153 Manchester Road | 511 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Po Hoi H K Street Food and fish and chips | 10 Navigation Road | 312 yd | |
| Chinese Kitchen | 12 Deansgate Lane | 467 yd | |
| Happy Panda | Kas, 145 Manchester Road | 472 yd | |
| Dot Goods | 103 Manchester Road | 486 yd | |
| Coral | 212 Manchester Road | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit 1A, Altrincham Retail Park, George Richards Way | 782 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Navigation Road Recreation Ground Navigation Road | grass pitches | 194 yd |
| Brentwood School (Closed) Brentwood School Brentwood School Brentwood Avenue | 202 yd | |
| Salisbury Road SALISBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 303 yd |
| Claremont Tennis Club Claremont Drive | tennis courts | 635 yd |
| Jag Fitness Base One Gym (Closed) Woodfield House Woodfield House Woodfield Road | health and fitness suite | 748 yd |
| Trafford College (Altrincham) Manchester Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 814 yd |
| Pickering Lodge PICKERING LODGE PICKERING LODGE MOSS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 868 yd |
| The Gym (Altrincham) ATLAS POINT ATLAS POINT ATLANTIC STREET | health and fitness suite | 893 yd |
| St Hughs Catholic Primary School PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 899 yd |
| Wellington School WELLINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 996 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.