Brown Street is in Altrincham and in Trafford district. WA14 2ET is located in the Hale 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 Brown Street, Altrincham, WA14 2ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA14 2ES, WA14 2WH, WA14 2EL, WA14 2EH, WA14 2EU, WA15 9AB, WA14 2EJ, WA14 2ER, WA14 2EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA14 2ET is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55% | 50.8% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 45% | 49.2% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 35.4% | 32.8% | -2.6% | 37.9% | -5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.4% | 44.4% | 9.0% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 14.4% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 13.3% | 4.4% | -8.9% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (94.2%) 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 | 54.5% | 58% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 9.6% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 36.2% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 2.7% | -5.9% | 12.7% | -10.0% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 2.4% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 2ET this area, 6.8% 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 67.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.4% | 6.8% | -13.6% | 18.2% | -11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 3.2% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 10.8% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 8.8% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.6% | 67.5% | 18.9% | 33.8% | 33.7% |
| Other | 6.1% | 0% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 93.7% | 86.8% | -6.9% | 81.4% | 5.4% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 89.2% 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 | 93.2% | 89.2% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 89.8% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 4.4% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 2.7% | -2.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 76.7% | 12.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central Asia | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 6.1% | 0.5% | 5.6% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brown Street was 2.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 1833.3% higher than the Altrincham average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Brown Street has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 6 local areas in Altrincham and the 5th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Trafford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -98.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89 Brown Street, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2024-03-15 | £719,514 |
| 87 Brown Street, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Terraced, a newly built property | £688,950 | 2023-05-05 | £763,450 |
| 73 Brown Street, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Terraced, a newly built property | £660,000 | 2023-05-02 | £731,370 |
| 85 Brown Street, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Terraced, a newly built property | £672,950 | 2022-12-20 | £726,273 |
| 71 Brown Street, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Terraced, a newly built property | £679,950 | 2022-12-09 | £733,828 |
WA14 2ET area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% 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 2ET area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford Park Primary School Cedar Road , Hale WA15 9JB | 3out of 4 | 767 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowdon CofE Primary School Grange Road , Bowdon WA14 3EX | 4out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School Townfield Road , WA14 4DS | 2out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Orchard Road , WA15 8EY | 4out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bollin Primary School Apsley Grove , Bowdon WA14 3AH | 1out of 4 | 1,473 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altrincham Grammar School for Boys Marlborough Road , Bowdon WA14 2RS | 4out of 4 | 479 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Girls Cavendish Road , Bowdon WA14 2NL | 4out of 4 | 773 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| North Cestrian School Dunham Road , WA14 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College Urban Road , WA15 8HT | 4out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto Grammar School Dunham Road , WA14 4AH | 4out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowdon Preparatory School for Girls Ashley Road , WA14 2LT | - not rated | 285 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Hale Preparatory School Broomfield Lane , Hale WA15 9AS | - not rated | 555 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Altrincham Preparatory School Marlborough Road , Bowdon WA14 2RR | - not rated | 614 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Loreto Preparatory School Dunham Road , WA14 4GZ | - not rated | 1,088 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Trafford Alternative Education Provision Brentwood Avenue , WA14 1SR | 3out of 4 | 2,257 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hale Cafe Bar | First Floor, 155 Ashley Road | 151 yd | |
| Jajoo Indian Street Food & Craft Gin Bar | 151 Ashley Road | 154 yd | |
| The Plant Boost | 2 Broomfield Lane | 155 yd | |
| Capuchin Coffee Ltd | 22 Victoria Road | 185 yd | |
| La Famiglia | 12 Victoria Road | 185 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altrincham Borough Bowling Club | Bowling Club, Willow Tree Road | 132 yd | |
| The Railway | Railway Inn, 128-130 Ashley Road | 191 yd | |
| Tatton Arms | Tatton Arms, 3-5 Tipping Street | 237 yd | |
| Recardo’s | 161 Ashley Road | 334 yd | |
| The Club Theatre | Club Theatre, 17 Oxford Road | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WA14 Fish and Chips | 120 Ashley Road | 191 yd | |
| Canada Grill | 138 Ashley Road | 191 yd | |
| Costa's Fish & Chips | 35 Hale Road | 207 yd | |
| Pizza Express / Mac & Wings | Spring House, 142 Ashley Road | 215 yd | |
| Eastern Revive Indian Kicthen | 188 Ashley Road | 409 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Lloyd Street | 493 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 204-206 Ashley Road | 592 yd | |
| Tesco | Superstore, Manor Road | 617 yd | |
| Tesco | 229 Ashley Road | 625 yd | |
| Chi Yip Market | 7-11 Cross Street | 840 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mercure Altrincham Bowdon Hotel LANGHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 395 yd |
| Hale Village Tennis Club Leigh Road | tennis courts | 454 yd |
| Total Fitness (Altrincham) LLOYD STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 481 yd |
| The Grammar MARLBOROUGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 481 yd |
| Stamford Park Stamford Park Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 675 yd |
| Planet Ice Altrincham OAKFIELD ROAD | ice rinks | 811 yd |
| Altrincham Grammar School For Girls (Devisdale Stp) CAVENDISH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 879 yd |
| Bowdon Bowling And Lawn Tennis Club WINTON ROAD | tennis courts | 920 yd |
| Bowdon Cricket Hockey & Squash Club SOUTH DOWNS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 949 yd |
| Pure Gym (Altrincham) 8-16 8-16 STAMFORD NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 986 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.