Stour Close is in Altrincham and in Trafford district. WA14 4UE is located in the Altrincham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Altrincham and Sale West. This postcode has been in use since 1986-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stour Close, Altrincham, WA14 4UE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA14 4UB, WA14 4UH, WA14 4UA, WA14 4UD, WA14 4DG, WA14 4UG, WA14 4BH, WA14 4UQ, WA14 4UF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA14 4UE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.6% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.4% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 4UE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.9% 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 | 21.4% | 23.2% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -14.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.6% | 62.9% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 18.7% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 6.3% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 4.6% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 59.6% | 55% | -4.6% | 48.4% | 6.6% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 32.4% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 8.7% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| 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.
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 56.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.1% | 10% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 6.3% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 9.2% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 11.3% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.3% | 56.5% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 22.7% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.5% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4.6% | 4.5% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 8.4% | 6.6% | 3.1% | 5.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 86.9% | 77% | -9.9% | 81.4% | -4.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
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 | 90.8% | 89.2% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 8.9% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 88.6% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 2% | -3.7% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.6% | 76.7% | 11.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 6.5% | 1.7% | 4.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stour 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 been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.9%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Stour Close, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2024-03-15 | £526,643 |
| 7 Stour Close, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2023-07-14 | £485,450 |
| 8 Stour Close, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2015-01-23 | £690,298 |
| 6 Stour Close, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £348,500 | 2014-03-07 | £666,979 |
| 1 Stour Close, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £328,000 | 2012-12-12 | £667,761 |
WA14 4UE 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School Townfield Road , WA14 4DS | 2out of 4 | 676 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Navigation Primary School Hawarden Road , WA14 1NG | 3out of 4 | 944 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield Brow Primary School Taylor Road , WA14 4LE | 3out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadheath Primary School Sinderland Road , Broadheath WA14 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Orchard Road , WA15 8EY | 4out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loreto Grammar School Dunham Road , WA14 4AH | 4out of 4 | 714 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| North Cestrian School Dunham Road , WA14 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 754 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Girls Cavendish Road , Bowdon WA14 2NL | 4out of 4 | 1,529 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College Urban Road , WA15 8HT | 4out of 4 | 1,610 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington School Wellington Road , Timperley WA15 7RH | 3out of 4 | 1,847 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loreto Preparatory School Dunham Road , WA14 4GZ | - not rated | 735 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Trafford Alternative Education Provision Brentwood Avenue , WA14 1SR | 3out of 4 | 1,361 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowdon Preparatory School for Girls Ashley Road , WA14 2LT | - not rated | 1,593 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Forest School Moss Lane , Timperley WA15 6LJ | - not rated | 1,918 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hale Preparatory School Broomfield Lane , Hale WA15 9AS | - not rated | 2,137 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| G M Fire & Rescue Service | Greater Manchester County Fire, Princes Road | 472 yd | |
| Top Table Catering | Unit 4ea, Stag Industrial Estate, Atlantic Street | 492 yd | |
| Temple Street Claypot Rice | 68 Manchester Road | 549 yd | |
| Express Diner Asda | Asda, Atlantic Street | 585 yd | |
| Atlantic Bowl | Unit A1 Atlantic Street Retail Park | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budenbergs Bowling & Social Club | 14 Jubilee Way | 467 yd | |
| Altrincham Garrick Society Limited | Altrincham Garrick Society Ltd, Barrington Road | 635 yd | |
| Navigation Hotel Altrincham | Navigation Inn, 122 Manchester Road | 640 yd | |
| A S E Club | A S E Club And Institute Ltd, High Bank | 726 yd | |
| Old Market Tavern | The Old Market Tavern, Old Market Place | 804 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dreamtime Cafe | 68 Manchester Road | 549 yd | |
| California Coffee Express | Lynnfield House, Church Street | 582 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 91 Manchester Road | 623 yd | |
| Saffron Balti | 81 Manchester Road | 623 yd | |
| LA Pizza and Grill | 77 Manchester Road | 623 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA Stores Ltd | 90 George Richards Way | 829 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 1A, Altrincham Retail Park, George Richards Way | 908 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 56 George Street | 929 yd | |
| Chi Yip Market | 7-11 Cross Street | 1,053 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Cestrian Grammar School Playing Fields Dunham Road | grass pitches | 246 yd |
| John Leigh Park THE MOUNT | tennis courts | 363 yd |
| Jag Fitness Base One Gym (Closed) Woodfield House Woodfield House Woodfield Road | health and fitness suite | 458 yd |
| The Gym (Altrincham) ATLAS POINT ATLAS POINT ATLANTIC STREET | health and fitness suite | 531 yd |
| Loreto Grammar School DUNHAM ROAD | 651 yd | |
| North Cestrian School DUNHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 689 yd |
| A S E Club HIGH BANK | 766 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Altrincham) 8-16 8-16 STAMFORD NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 999 yd |
| Navigation Road Recreation Ground Navigation Road | grass pitches | 1,031 yd |
| Salisbury Road SALISBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 56.97 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 56.97 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 14.79 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.