Skelton Road is in Timperley, Altrincham and in Trafford district. WA14 1SJ is located in the Timperley North 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 Skelton Road, Timperley, Altrincham, WA14 1SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA14 1AF, WA14 1SU, WA14 1AD, WA14 1ST, WA14 1AE, WA14 1SP, WA15 6SQ, WA15 6SH, WA14 1SS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA14 1SJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.7% | 51.4% | 4.7% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 53.3% | 48.6% | -4.7% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 1SJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49% 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 | 68.3% | 49% | -19.3% | 37.9% | 11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 8.2% | 30.4% | 22.2% | 44.2% | -13.8% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 17.3% | 14.2% | -3.1% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 36.9% | 51.4% | 14.5% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 29.6% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 10.6% | -8.1% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 5.8% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 | 16.3% | 17.1% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 7.9% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 15.5% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 4% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 16.7% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.7% | 37.7% | 6.0% | 33.8% | 3.9% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 8.1% | 7.6% | 0.7% | 7.4% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 4.9% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 88.8% | 70.8% | -18.0% | 81.4% | -10.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 79.1% 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 | 93% | 79.1% | -13.9% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 5.5% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 11.6% | 8.8% | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| Oceania | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 79.1% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 13.8% | 12.4% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Skelton Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Broadheath 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 -18.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Taylor Skelton Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £41,000 | 2003-02-28 | £128,141 |
| Site B Skelton Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2003-02-14 | £375,046 |
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigation Primary School Hawarden Road , WA14 1NG | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hugh's Catholic Primary School Park Road , Timperley WA15 6TQ | 4out of 4 | 663 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Road Academy Primary School Frieston Road , Timperley WA14 5AP | 4out of 4 | 743 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows Primary School Victoria Road , Timperley WA15 6PP | 3out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyntesfield Primary School Alma Road , M33 4HE | 4out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 995 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College Urban Road , WA15 8HT | 4out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cestrian School Dunham Road , WA14 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,725 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto Grammar School Dunham Road , WA14 4AH | 4out of 4 | 1,773 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ashton-on-Mersey School Cecil Avenue , M33 5BP | 3out of 4 | 2,329 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | 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 | 231 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest School Moss Lane , Timperley WA15 6LJ | - not rated | 808 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pictor Academy Grove Lane , WA15 6PH | 4out of 4 | 1,362 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto Preparatory School Dunham Road , WA14 4GZ | - not rated | 1,620 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antz in your Pantz LTD | 7-8 Crown Industrial Estate, Canal Road | 167 yd | |
| Just The Ticket | 43b Park Road | 554 yd | |
| Jolly's Kafe | 110b Park Road | 560 yd | |
| Newhaven Cafe | 10 Tulip Drive | 566 yd | |
| The Bridge Coffee Shop | 126 Moss Lane | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardeners Arms | Gardeners Arms, 41 Deansgate Lane | 135 yd | |
| AVRY Clubhouse | 15 Attenburys Park Estate, Attenburys Lane | 466 yd | |
| London Midland Railway Club Assn (LMRCA) | Altrincham Branch, 127 Navigation Road | 506 yd | |
| Timperley Taverners | Liberal Club, 43A Park Road | 554 yd | |
| Moss Trooper | Moss Trooper, Moss Lane | 580 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Kitchen | 12 Deansgate Lane | 350 yd | |
| Sam Daily Deli | 68 Park Road | 501 yd | |
| Wok Inn | 84 Park Road | 501 yd | |
| Deluxe Fried Chicken | 70 Park Road | 501 yd | |
| Elijo’s | 86 Park Road | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 384 Washway Road | 1,018 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 1A, Altrincham Retail Park, George Richards Way | 1,030 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brentwood School (Closed) Brentwood School Brentwood School Brentwood Avenue | 219 yd | |
| Navigation Road Recreation Ground Navigation Road | grass pitches | 453 yd |
| Salisbury Road SALISBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 524 yd |
| St Hughs Catholic Primary School PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 579 yd |
| Pickering Lodge PICKERING LODGE PICKERING LODGE MOSS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 629 yd |
| Claremont Tennis Club Claremont Drive | tennis courts | 652 yd |
| Trafford College (Altrincham) Manchester Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 830 yd |
| Wellington School WELLINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 904 yd |
| Willows Primary School VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches | 930 yd |
| Jag Fitness Base One Gym (Closed) Woodfield House Woodfield House Woodfield Road | health and fitness suite | 1,066 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.