Canal Road, Timperley, Altrincham, WA14 1TN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA14 1TN has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	46.2%	47.5%	1.3%	51.0%	-3.5%
Male	53.8%	52.5%	-1.3%	49.0%	3.5%

Partnership Status

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 1TN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57% 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	32.7%	29%	-3.7%	37.9%	-8.9%
Married: Opposite sex	55%	57%	2.0%	44.2%	12.8%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	1.1%	1.4%	0.3%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	6.1%	6.5%	0.4%	9.1%	-2.6%
Widowed	5%	4.8%	-0.2%	6.1%	-1.3%

Health

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	44.9%	48.3%	3.4%	48.4%	-0.1%
Good health	36.9%	35.9%	-1.0%	33.6%	2.3%
Fair health	14%	12.7%	-1.3%	12.7%	0.0%
Bad health	3.2%	2.3%	-0.9%	4.0%	-1.7%
Very bad health	1%	0.8%	-0.2%	1.2%	-0.4%

Education and Qualifications

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	17.3%	11.5%	-5.8%	18.2%	-6.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.6%	7.1%	-1.5%	9.6%	-2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.1%	11.5%	-7.6%	13.4%	-1.9%
Apprenticeship	7.6%	8.8%	1.2%	5.3%	3.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.1%	13.9%	-1.2%	16.9%	-3.0%
Degree or Similar	28.8%	42.7%	13.9%	33.8%	8.9%
Other	3.6%	4.4%	0.8%	2.8%	1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	1.6%	4.8%	3.2%	0.7%	4.1%
Indian	1.3%	7%	5.7%	3.1%	3.9%
Pakistani	0%	3.4%	3.4%	2.7%	0.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	2%	1.7%	0.8%	1.2%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	96.2%	77.9%	-18.3%	81.4%	-3.5%
Arab	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	0.6%	0.5%
Other	0%	3.1%	3.1%	1.6%	1.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 80.1% 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	93.9%	80.1%	-13.8%	83.2%	-3.1%
European Union	1.9%	4.8%	2.9%	6.1%	-1.3%
Rest of Europe	1%	1.4%	0.4%	0.8%	0.6%
Africa	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.6%	13.1%	11.5%	5.6%	7.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92%	79.9%	-12.1%	83.2%	-3.3%
10+ Years	1%	13%	12.0%	9.8%	3.2%
5-10 Years	0%	3.1%	3.1%	2.9%	0.2%
2-5 Years	1%	1.7%	0.7%	2.2%	-0.5%
Less than 2 years	6.1%	2.3%	-3.8%	1.9%	0.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.3%	76.7%	7.6%
Ireland	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Italy	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Spain	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Other Europe	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Eastern Asia	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%
Southern Asia	4.5%	1.2%	3.3%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Oceania	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
No passport held	5%	13.5%	-8.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	23.2%	37.2%	-14.0%
Christian	58.9%	46.2%	12.7%
Buddhist	1.4%	0.5%	0.9%
Hindu	5.9%	1.7%	4.2%
Muslim	4.5%	6.5%	-2.0%
Other religion	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Not answered	4.8%	6.0%	-1.2%

Safety

Is Canal Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Canal 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 -46.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£56,900

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in WA14 1TN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Canal Road are based on 17 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Trafford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Canal Road, Timperley, Altrincham, WA14 1TN

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA14 1TN

Average Price
£1,220,344

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,220,344

Estimated Average Property Prices for Canal Road

Average Price
£587,433

Semi-Detached
£496,647

Terraced
£511,648

Detached
£572,583

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£765,944

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Canal Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Canal Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building	£1,056,000	2020-12-04	£1,208,689
8 Canal Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2009-05-28	£644,610

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA14 1TN

Employment

WA14 1TN 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	109
Retired	87
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	25
Student (economically inactive)	17
Looking after home or family	10
Other	10
Unemployed	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	27
Education	19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Professional, scientific and technical activities	16
Financial and insurance activities	15
Construction	12
Administrative and support service activities	12
Manufacturing	11
Other	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Transport and storage	7
Information and communication	4
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Park Road Academy Primary School Frieston Road , Timperley WA14 5AP	4out of 4	581 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Hugh's Catholic Primary School Park Road , Timperley WA15 6TQ	4out of 4	607 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Navigation Primary School Hawarden Road , WA14 1NG	3out of 4	748 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tyntesfield Primary School Alma Road , M33 4HE	4out of 4	1,085 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Willows Primary School Victoria Road , Timperley WA15 6PP	3out of 4	1,103 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wellington School Wellington Road , Timperley WA15 7RH	3out of 4	1,119 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College Urban Road , WA15 8HT	4out of 4	1,748 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
North Cestrian School Dunham Road , WA14 4AJ	3out of 4	1,879 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Loreto Grammar School Dunham Road , WA14 4AH	4out of 4	1,924 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School
Ashton-on-Mersey School Cecil Avenue , M33 5BP	3out of 4	2,161 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Trafford Alternative Education Provision Brentwood Avenue , WA14 1SR	3out of 4	397 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Forest School Moss Lane , Timperley WA15 6LJ	- not rated	899 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pictor Academy Grove Lane , WA15 6PH	4out of 4	1,400 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brentwood School Cherry Lane , M33 4GY	4out of 4	1,767 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Loreto Preparatory School Dunham Road , WA14 4GZ	- not rated	1,776 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Antz in your Pantz LTD	7-8 Crown Industrial Estate, Canal Road	1 yd
Just The Ticket	43b Park Road	386 yd
Jolly's Kafe	110b Park Road	445 yd
The Bridge Coffee Shop	126 Moss Lane	645 yd
Newhaven Cafe	10 Tulip Drive	660 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gardeners Arms	Gardeners Arms, 41 Deansgate Lane	294 yd
AVRY Clubhouse	15 Attenburys Park Estate, Attenburys Lane	331 yd
Timperley Taverners	Liberal Club, 43A Park Road	386 yd
Moss Trooper	Moss Trooper, Moss Lane	628 yd
Broadheath Central Club	Broadheath Central Club, Viaduct Road	666 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sam Daily Deli	68 Park Road	334 yd
Wok Inn	84 Park Road	334 yd
Deluxe Fried Chicken	70 Park Road	334 yd
Elijo’s	86 Park Road	334 yd
Chinese Kitchen	12 Deansgate Lane	499 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-operative Food	384 Washway Road		861 yd
Lidl	Unit 1A, Altrincham Retail Park, George Richards Way		1,048 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Brentwood School (Closed) Brentwood School Brentwood School Brentwood Avenue		383 yd
St Hughs Catholic Primary School PARK ROAD	grass pitches	507 yd
Salisbury Road SALISBURY ROAD	grass pitches	559 yd
Claremont Tennis Club Claremont Drive	tennis courts	564 yd
Navigation Road Recreation Ground Navigation Road	grass pitches	601 yd
Pickering Lodge PICKERING LODGE PICKERING LODGE MOSS LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	694 yd
Trafford College (Altrincham) Manchester Road	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite	730 yd
Willows Primary School VICTORIA ROAD	grass pitches	1,003 yd
Wellington School WELLINGTON ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,036 yd

Broadband

We haven't found any broadband statistics for this postcode.

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.