Birkinheath Lane, Ashley, Altrincham, WA14 3QL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA14 3QL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.6%	51.3%	-2.3%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	46.4%	48.8%	2.4%	49.0%	-0.2%

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 3QL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.4% 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	29.7%	17.6%	-12.1%	37.9%	-20.3%
Married: Opposite sex	52.3%	66.4%	14.1%	44.2%	22.2%
Separated	3.5%	0.8%	-2.7%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	10.5%	10.7%	0.2%	9.1%	1.6%
Widowed	4.1%	4.6%	0.5%	6.1%	-1.5%

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	50.5%	59.4%	8.9%	48.4%	11.0%
Good health	35.9%	24.4%	-11.5%	33.6%	-9.2%
Fair health	8.9%	12.5%	3.6%	12.7%	-0.2%
Bad health	4.7%	2.5%	-2.2%	4.0%	-1.5%
Very bad health	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.2%	0.1%

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	16.9%	14.2%	-2.7%	18.2%	-4.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.4%	9%	-4.4%	9.6%	-0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.7%	12.7%	-3.0%	13.4%	-0.7%
Apprenticeship	4.1%	7.5%	3.4%	5.3%	2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11%	16.4%	5.4%	16.9%	-0.5%
Degree or Similar	31.4%	36.6%	5.2%	33.8%	2.8%
Other	7.6%	3.7%	-3.9%	2.8%	0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	0.5%	1.3%	0.8%	3.1%	-1.8%
Pakistani	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.7%	-2.7%
White	99%	98.8%	-0.2%	81.4%	17.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.7%	97.5%	4.8%	83.2%	14.3%
European Union	6.3%	0.6%	-5.7%	6.1%	-5.5%
Africa	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	1%	1.2%	0.2%	5.6%	-4.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.7%	97.5%	4.8%	83.2%	14.3%
10+ Years	1.6%	2.5%	0.9%	9.8%	-7.3%
5-10 Years	3.1%	0%	-3.1%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	95.6%	76.7%	18.9%
No passport held	4.4%	13.5%	-9.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	19.4%	37.2%	-17.8%
Christian	66.9%	46.2%	20.7%
Hindu	1.3%	1.7%	-0.4%
Jewish	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Not answered	11.9%	6.0%	5.9%

Safety

Is Birkinheath Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birkinheath Lane was 100.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 200.8% higher than the Chelford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Birkinheath Lane has the 7th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Chelford and the 221st highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£50,600

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in WA14 3QL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
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 - 3/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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) - 2/10 (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 Birkinheath Lane are based on 1 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Cheshire East.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Birkinheath Lane, Ashley, Altrincham, WA14 3QL

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA14 3QL

Average Price
£1,608,940

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,608,940

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Birkinheath Lane

Average Price
£1,677,373

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,677,373

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Birkinheath LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Birkinheath Cottage Birkinheath Lane, Altrincham, Cheshire East Detached, an established residential building	£990,000	2010-09-01	£1,677,373

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA14 3QL

Employment

WA14 3QL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 24% 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 3QL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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

Retired	38
Full-Time Employee	37
Self-Employed	32
Part-Time Employee	18
Looking after home or family	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Other	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0
Student (economically inactive)	0
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Accommodation and food service activities	20
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Human health and social work activities	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Other	12
Education	10
Administrative and support service activities	9
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	8
Manufacturing	8
Construction	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Real estate activities	3
Information and communication	1
Mining and quarrying	1
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bollin Primary School Apsley Grove , Bowdon WA14 3AH	1out of 4	2,397 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bowdon CofE Primary School Grange Road , Bowdon WA14 3EX	4out of 4	2,491 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stamford Park Primary School Cedar Road , Hale WA15 9JB	3out of 4	4,057 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Little Bollington CofE Primary School Lymm Road , Little Bollington WA14 4SZ	- not rated	4,271 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Elmridge Primary School Wilton Drive , Hale Barns WA15 0JF	4out of 4	4,424 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	3,064 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls Cavendish Road , Bowdon WA14 2NL	4out of 4	3,452 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Saint Ambrose College Hale Road , Hale Barns WA15 0HE	4out of 4	4,027 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
Loreto Grammar School Dunham Road , WA14 4AH	4out of 4	4,333 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School
North Cestrian School Dunham Road , WA14 4AJ	3out of 4	4,346 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Altrincham Preparatory School Marlborough Road , Bowdon WA14 2RR	- not rated	2,925 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Boys	More About School
Bowdon Preparatory School for Girls Ashley Road , WA14 2LT	- not rated	3,578 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
Hale Preparatory School Broomfield Lane , Hale WA15 9AS	- not rated	3,727 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Ambrose Prep School Wicker Lane , Hale Barns WA15 0HF	- not rated	4,191 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Loreto Preparatory School Dunham Road , WA14 4GZ	- not rated	4,432 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

We haven't found any places rated by Food Standards Agency in WA14 3QL area.

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near WA14 3QL postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

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	100.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	100.0%

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