Northway is in Altrincham and in Trafford district. WA14 1NN 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 Northway, Altrincham, WA14 1NN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA14 1LL, WA14 1NL, WA14 1NQ, WA14 1NP, WA14 1NW, WA14 1LJ, WA14 1NG, WA14 1JH, WA14 1LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA14 1NN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51.3% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.7% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.1% | 35% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.2% | 50.4% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 5.7% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 8% | 7.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.9% | 50.5% | -3.4% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 27.7% | 29.8% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 14% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 4.4% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.5% | 19.6% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 5.7% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 15.9% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 6.1% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 13.5% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.3% | 39.2% | 1.9% | 33.8% | 5.4% |
| Other | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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 | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.2% | 92.9% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 93.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.2% | 93.3% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 93.6% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 5.1% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northway 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 stayed broadly stable by about -0.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Northway, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2021-10-29 | £532,274 |
| 3 Northway, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £301,000 | 2020-06-08 | £391,974 |
| 5 Northway, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £244,000 | 2014-02-21 | £485,681 |
| 5 Northway, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2007-09-07 | £452,703 |
| 1 Northway, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2004-08-24 | £412,669 |
WA14 1NN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 1NN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigation Primary School Hawarden Road , WA14 1NG | 3out of 4 | 26 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School Townfield Road , WA14 4DS | 2out of 4 | 819 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Orchard Road , WA15 8EY | 4out of 4 | 866 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hugh's Catholic Primary School Park Road , Timperley WA15 6TQ | 4out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows Primary School Victoria Road , Timperley WA15 6PP | 3out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Community 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 | 966 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cestrian School Dunham Road , WA14 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College Urban Road , WA15 8HT | 4out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto Grammar School Dunham Road , WA14 4AH | 4out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Girls Cavendish Road , Bowdon WA14 2NL | 4out of 4 | 2,037 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 | 425 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest School Moss Lane , Timperley WA15 6LJ | - not rated | 972 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto Preparatory School Dunham Road , WA14 4GZ | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Pictor Academy Grove Lane , WA15 6PH | 4out of 4 | 1,616 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowdon Preparatory School for Girls Ashley Road , WA14 2LT | - not rated | 1,844 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asuke Sushi | 118 Manchester Road | 411 yd | |
| Temple Street Claypot Rice | 68 Manchester Road | 412 yd | |
| Essence | 83 Manchester Road | 446 yd | |
| Waiting Room Cafe | 30 Grosvenor Road | 465 yd | |
| Armenian Grill House | 107 Manchester Road | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Midland Railway Club Assn (LMRCA) | Altrincham Branch, 127 Navigation Road | 141 yd | |
| Altrincham Garrick Society Limited | Altrincham Garrick Society Ltd, Barrington Road | 388 yd | |
| Navigation Hotel Altrincham | Navigation Inn, 122 Manchester Road | 411 yd | |
| Broadheath Central Club | Broadheath Central Club, Viaduct Road | 479 yd | |
| Gardeners Arms | Gardeners Arms, 41 Deansgate Lane | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Po Hoi H K Street Food and fish and chips | 10 Navigation Road | 238 yd | |
| Dreamtime Cafe | 68 Manchester Road | 412 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 91 Manchester Road | 446 yd | |
| Saffron Balti | 81 Manchester Road | 446 yd | |
| LA Pizza and Grill | 77 Manchester Road | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit 1A, Altrincham Retail Park, George Richards Way | 939 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 56 George Street | 999 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Navigation Road Recreation Ground Navigation Road | grass pitches | 164 yd |
| Brentwood School (Closed) Brentwood School Brentwood School Brentwood Avenue | 378 yd | |
| Salisbury Road SALISBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 584 yd |
| Jag Fitness Base One Gym (Closed) Woodfield House Woodfield House Woodfield Road | health and fitness suite | 691 yd |
| John Leigh Park THE MOUNT | tennis courts | 800 yd |
| Wellington School WELLINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 857 yd |
| The Gym (Altrincham) ATLAS POINT ATLAS POINT ATLANTIC STREET | health and fitness suite | 897 yd |
| Altrincham Driving Range (Closed) Stockport Road | golf | 907 yd |
| Pickering Lodge PICKERING LODGE PICKERING LODGE MOSS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 925 yd |
| A S E Club HIGH BANK | 928 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 | 22.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.