Blenheim Close is in Hale, Altrincham and in Trafford district. WA14 2RU is located in the Bowdon 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 Blenheim Close, Hale, Altrincham, WA14 2RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA14 2RY, WA14 3HE, WA14 2RX, WA14 3HN, WA14 3DR, WA14 3HL, WA14 2RR, WA14 2RW, WA14 3DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA14 2RU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 50.7% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49.3% | 1.8% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of WA14 2RU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67.9% 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 | 20% | 18.1% | -1.9% | 37.9% | -19.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.3% | 67.9% | 3.6% | 44.2% | 23.7% |
| Separated | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 4% | 5.2% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 7.7% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 (90.9%) 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 | 61.7% | 57.4% | -4.3% | 48.4% | 9.0% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 33.5% | 3.7% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 6.9% | 7.1% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 2RU this area, 5.6% 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 64.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.7% | 5.6% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 5.6% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 10.8% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 12.5% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.7% | 64.1% | 10.4% | 33.8% | 30.3% |
| Other | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -2.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.5% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 7% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 3.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.7% | 0.6% | -3.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 86% | 86.5% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 5.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 86.8% | 87.7% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.9% | 88% | 4.1% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.6% | 0% | -10.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.7% | 76.7% | 16.0% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 1.2% | 13.5% | -12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25% | 37.2% | -12.2% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Hindu | 6.2% | 1.7% | 4.5% |
| Jewish | 5.9% | 0.5% | 5.4% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blenheim Close 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Blenheim Close, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2020-08-24 | £1,491,971 |
| 3 Blenheim Close, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2009-10-09 | £1,756,563 |
| 2 Blenheim Close, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £614,000 | 2003-03-27 | £1,878,766 |
| 3 Blenheim Close, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £468,000 | 2001-02-20 | £1,832,552 |
WA14 2RU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 2RU 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 2RU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 92 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowdon CofE Primary School Grange Road , Bowdon WA14 3EX | 4out of 4 | 411 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bollin Primary School Apsley Grove , Bowdon WA14 3AH | 1out of 4 | 994 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stamford Park Primary School Cedar Road , Hale WA15 9JB | 3out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School Townfield Road , WA14 4DS | 2out of 4 | 1,840 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Orchard Road , WA15 8EY | 4out of 4 | 1,954 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 192 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Girls Cavendish Road , Bowdon WA14 2NL | 4out of 4 | 929 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| North Cestrian School Dunham Road , WA14 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto Grammar School Dunham Road , WA14 4AH | 4out of 4 | 1,627 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College Urban Road , WA15 8HT | 4out of 4 | 1,720 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altrincham Preparatory School Marlborough Road , Bowdon WA14 2RR | - not rated | 95 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Bowdon Preparatory School for Girls Ashley Road , WA14 2LT | - not rated | 760 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Hale Preparatory School Broomfield Lane , Hale WA15 9AS | - not rated | 955 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto Preparatory School Dunham Road , WA14 4GZ | - not rated | 1,667 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St Ambrose Prep School Wicker Lane , Hale Barns WA15 0HF | - not rated | 2,693 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riva | 4 Cecil Road | 412 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 5-6 Century House, Ashley Road | 429 yd | |
| The Garden | 154 Ashley Road | 456 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Ashley Road | 456 yd | |
| Cinnamon Indian Restaurant | 134 Ashley Road | 472 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowdon Cricket & Hockey Club | Bowdon Cricket Club, South Downs Road | 364 yd | |
| The Railway | Railway Inn, 128-130 Ashley Road | 472 yd | |
| Recardo’s | 161 Ashley Road | 475 yd | |
| Mulans | 3 Crown Passages | 478 yd | |
| The Elk of Hale | 193 Ashley Road | 498 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Revive Indian Kicthen | 188 Ashley Road | 456 yd | |
| WA14 Fish and Chips | 120 Ashley Road | 472 yd | |
| Canada Grill | 138 Ashley Road | 472 yd | |
| Pizza Express / Mac & Wings | Spring House, 142 Ashley Road | 477 yd | |
| Costa's Fish & Chips | 35 Hale Road | 853 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 204-206 Ashley Road | 515 yd | |
| Tesco | 229 Ashley Road | 586 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | St Lukes Building, Vicarage Lane | 756 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Grammar MARLBOROUGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 196 yd |
| Mercure Altrincham Bowdon Hotel LANGHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 335 yd |
| Bowdon Cricket Hockey & Squash Club SOUTH DOWNS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 365 yd |
| Bowdon Church School GRANGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 460 yd |
| Grange Road Playing Field Grange Road | grass pitches | 490 yd |
| Hale Village Tennis Club Leigh Road | tennis courts | 663 yd |
| Bowdon Bowling And Lawn Tennis Club WINTON ROAD | tennis courts | 860 yd |
| Bowdon Vale Cricket Club BOWDON VALE CRICKET CLUB BOWDON VALE CRICKET CLUB PRIORY STREET | grass pitches | 985 yd |
| Altrincham Grammar School For Girls (Devisdale Stp) CAVENDISH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,017 yd |
| Total Fitness (Altrincham) LLOYD STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,083 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.91 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.