Beechfield, Altrincham, WA14 2QN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA14 2QN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50%	50.4%	0.4%	51.0%	-0.6%
Male	50%	49.6%	-0.4%	49.0%	0.6%

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 2QN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.3% 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	21.4%	20.6%	-0.8%	37.9%	-17.3%
Married: Opposite sex	51.7%	59.3%	7.6%	44.2%	15.1%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1%	1.0%	0.1%	0.9%
Separated	1.7%	2.9%	1.2%	2.2%	0.7%
Divorced	7.3%	6.4%	-0.9%	9.1%	-2.7%
Widowed	17.5%	9.8%	-7.7%	6.1%	3.7%

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	42.7%	51.6%	8.9%	48.4%	3.2%
Good health	32.4%	32.9%	0.5%	33.6%	-0.7%
Fair health	17.2%	11%	-6.2%	12.7%	-1.7%
Bad health	3.4%	1.6%	-1.8%	4.0%	-2.4%
Very bad health	4.2%	2.8%	-1.4%	1.2%	1.6%

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.

In the area around WA14 2QN this area, 8.3% 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 59%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	17.1%	8.3%	-8.8%	18.2%	-9.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	5.6%	9.3%	3.7%	9.6%	-0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.5%	10.2%	-4.3%	13.4%	-3.2%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	3.4%	-0.4%	5.3%	-1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.1%	8.3%	-2.8%	16.9%	-8.6%
Degree or Similar	46.2%	59%	12.8%	33.8%	25.2%
Other	1.7%	1.5%	-0.2%	2.8%	-1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.7% 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	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	0.7%	0.5%
Indian	3.4%	0.4%	-3.0%	3.1%	-2.7%
Pakistani	0%	2.9%	2.9%	2.7%	0.2%
Black African	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.5%	-2.1%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0%	2.1%	2.1%	0.8%	1.3%
White	94.7%	87.7%	-7.0%	81.4%	6.3%
Arab	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0.4%	3.3%	2.9%	1.6%	1.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 81.1% 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	93.5%	81.1%	-12.4%	83.2%	-2.1%
European Union	1.1%	6.6%	5.5%	6.1%	0.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	1.1%	0.4%	-0.7%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	3.8%	5.3%	1.5%	5.6%	-0.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	5.7%	5.7%	1.3%	4.4%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.6%	81.1%	-10.5%	83.2%	-2.1%
10+ Years	1.1%	9.4%	8.3%	9.8%	-0.4%
5-10 Years	2.3%	1.2%	-1.1%	2.9%	-1.7%
2-5 Years	0%	3.3%	3.3%	2.2%	1.1%
Less than 2 years	5%	4.9%	-0.1%	1.9%	3.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.4%	76.7%	2.7%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Portugal	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Lithuania	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
Turkey	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Middle East	1.2%	0.1%	1.1%
Eastern Asia	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Southern Asia	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%
North America and the Caribbean	4.5%	0.3%	4.2%
No passport held	8.2%	13.5%	-5.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	22.4%	37.2%	-14.8%
Christian	55.5%	46.2%	9.3%
Jewish	13.5%	0.5%	13.0%
Muslim	4.5%	6.5%	-2.0%
Not answered	4.1%	6.0%	-1.9%

Safety

Is Beechfield Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beechfield 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 0.0%.

🔎 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. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£55,500

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in WA14 2QN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very 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 - 3/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 2/10 (very 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 Beechfield are based on 4 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 Beechfield, Altrincham, WA14 2QN

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA14 2QN

Average Price
£1,696,673

Semi-Detached
£1,736,092

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,617,833

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Beechfield

Average Price
£1,705,350

Semi-Detached
£1,711,571

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,699,128

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on BeechfieldStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Beechfield, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£1,350,000	2023-08-04	£1,396,690
2 Beechfield, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£1,350,000	2021-03-26	£1,582,225
4 Beechfield, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£960,000	2012-05-18	£2,026,452
2 Beechfield, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£940,000	2008-02-08	£1,816,030

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA14 2QN

Employment

WA14 2QN 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in WA14 2QN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	93
Full-Time Employee	37
Self-Employed	21
Part-Time Employee	19
Looking after home or family	12
Other	9
Unemployed	5
Student (economically inactive)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Education	10
Human health and social work activities	9
Construction	7
Real estate activities	6
Manufacturing	6
Information and communication	6
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Other	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Mining and quarrying	3
Transport and storage	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School Townfield Road , WA14 4DS	2out of 4	1,076 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bowdon CofE Primary School Grange Road , Bowdon WA14 3EX	4out of 4	1,235 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bollin Primary School Apsley Grove , Bowdon WA14 3AH	1out of 4	1,243 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stamford Park Primary School Cedar Road , Hale WA15 9JB	3out of 4	1,476 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Orchard Road , WA15 8EY	4out of 4	1,595 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls Cavendish Road , Bowdon WA14 2NL	4out of 4	151 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Loreto Grammar School Dunham Road , WA14 4AH	4out of 4	738 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School
North Cestrian School Dunham Road , WA14 4AJ	3out of 4	767 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys Marlborough Road , Bowdon WA14 2RS	4out of 4	973 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College Urban Road , WA15 8HT	4out of 4	1,520 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bowdon Preparatory School for Girls Ashley Road , WA14 2LT	- not rated	508 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
Loreto Preparatory School Dunham Road , WA14 4GZ	- not rated	868 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
Altrincham Preparatory School Marlborough Road , Bowdon WA14 2RR	- not rated	947 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Boys	More About School
Hale Preparatory School Broomfield Lane , Hale WA15 9AS	- not rated	1,333 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Trafford Alternative Education Provision Brentwood Avenue , WA14 1SR	3out of 4	2,298 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
La Filia	23 The Downs	478 yd
Coffii 22	22 Ashley Road	485 yd
Prana	14-16 Ashley Road	485 yd
Nahm Prik Thai Cuisine	12 Ashley Road	485 yd
Damo Altrincham Ltd	20 Ashley Road	485 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bowdon Croquet Club	Bowdon Croquet Club, St. Marys Road	347 yd
Bowdon Lawn Tennis Club	Elcho Road	504 yd
Libero	Suite 2A, Kings Court, Railway Street	581 yd
The Stamford	Stamford Arms, 2 The Firs	584 yd
The Club Theatre	Club Theatre, 17 Oxford Road	589 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aminah Tandoori	2 Peter Street	516 yd
Off The Wheaton Track Deli	8-10 Oxford Road	547 yd
Eat East	3 Peter Street	556 yd
Starving Man	10 Lloyd Street	578 yd
i cook	12 Lloyd Street	578 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	Lloyd Street	633 yd
Chi Yip Market	7-11 Cross Street	880 yd
Marks & Spencer	56 George Street	944 yd
Tesco	Superstore, Manor Road	991 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Altrincham Grammar School For Girls (Devisdale Stp) CAVENDISH ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	171 yd
Bowdon Bowling And Lawn Tennis Club WINTON ROAD	tennis courts	431 yd
Total Fitness (Altrincham) LLOYD STREET	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	614 yd
Mercure Altrincham Bowdon Hotel LANGHAM ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	742 yd
Loreto Grammar School DUNHAM ROAD		750 yd
North Cestrian School DUNHAM ROAD	health and fitness suite, tennis courts	759 yd
The Grammar MARLBOROUGH ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	877 yd
A S E Club HIGH BANK		971 yd
Planet Ice Altrincham OAKFIELD ROAD	ice rinks	1,012 yd
Pure Gym (Altrincham) 8-16 8-16 STAMFORD NEW ROAD	health and fitness suite	1,037 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	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%

Speed Aviability

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%

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

Overview of WA14 2QN