Dunlin Walk is in Broadheath, Altrincham and in Trafford district. WA14 5HU is located in the Broadheath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Altrincham and Sale West. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dunlin Walk, Broadheath, Altrincham, WA14 5HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA14 5HW, WA14 5NP, WA14 5TZ, WA14 5NR, WA14 5NJ, WA14 5TY, WA14 5NW, WA14 5TX, WA14 5TU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA14 5HU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 48.3% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 52.3% | 51.7% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 5HU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.4% 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 | 36.8% | 31.2% | -5.6% | 37.9% | -6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.5% | 51.4% | 8.9% | 44.2% | 7.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 9.5% | -3.1% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 4.7% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 53.4% | 50.6% | -2.8% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 36.9% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 8.8% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 11.3% | 11.8% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 12.2% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 12.6% | -6.4% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 17.7% | 2.3% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.8% | 36.6% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 2.8% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.1% 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% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 3.7% |
| Indian | 3% | 4.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 4% | 1.9% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 90.3% | 76.1% | -14.2% | 81.4% | -5.3% |
| Arab | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 80.6% 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 | 90.6% | 80.6% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| European Union | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 10% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 81.4% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 9.5% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 3.8% | -0.9% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.8% | 37.2% | -8.4% |
| Christian | 55.2% | 46.2% | 9.0% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dunlin Walk was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Broadheath 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 -5.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dunlin Walk, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-03-15 | £351,843 |
| 2 Dunlin Walk, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2020-10-05 | £306,470 |
| 3 Dunlin Walk, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2018-04-26 | £316,668 |
| 2 Dunlin Walk, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,500 | 2014-12-11 | £311,695 |
| 3 Dunlin Walk, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,750 | 2012-06-01 | £327,450 |
WA14 5HU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadheath Primary School Sinderland Road , Broadheath WA14 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield Brow Primary School Taylor Road , WA14 4LE | 3out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Navigation Primary School Hawarden Road , WA14 1NG | 3out of 4 | 1,657 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School Cherry Lane , M33 4GY | 4out of 4 | 1,671 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School Townfield Road , WA14 4DS | 2out of 4 | 1,839 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 1,897 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| North Cestrian School Dunham Road , WA14 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,944 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Girls Cavendish Road , Bowdon WA14 2NL | 4out of 4 | 2,630 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wellington School Wellington Road , Timperley WA15 7RH | 3out of 4 | 2,638 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College Urban Road , WA15 8HT | 4out of 4 | 2,699 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood School Cherry Lane , M33 4GY | 4out of 4 | 1,553 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentwood Community College Cherry Lane , M33 4GY | - not rated | 1,628 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford Alternative Education Provision Brentwood Avenue , WA14 1SR | 3out of 4 | 1,887 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto Preparatory School Dunham Road , WA14 4GZ | - not rated | 1,925 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Forest School Moss Lane , Timperley WA15 6LJ | - not rated | 2,573 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 100 George Richards Way | 664 yd | |
| Top Table Catering | Unit 4ea, Stag Industrial Estate, Atlantic Street | 726 yd | |
| The Range Coffee Shop | Unit 8a, Altrincham Retail Park, George Richards Way | 735 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurant | Unit 11, Altrincham Retail Park, George Richards Way | 776 yd | |
| Atlantic Bowl | Unit A1 Atlantic Street Retail Park | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bramley Farm | Bramley Farm, 166 Sinderland Road | 596 yd | |
| Budenbergs Bowling & Social Club | 14 Jubilee Way | 962 yd | |
| The Railway | Railway Inn, 153 Manchester Road | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panku Altrincham | 90 George Richards Way | 406 yd | |
| Craven Road Fish & Chips | 34A Craven Road | 564 yd | |
| Emma's Sweet Emporium | Cedar Technology Centre, Atlantic Street | 648 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1a Sinderland Road | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA Stores Ltd | 90 George Richards Way | 406 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 10-10 Draybank Road | 497 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 1A, Altrincham Retail Park, George Richards Way | 799 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broadheath Primary School SINDERLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 593 yd |
| The Gym (Altrincham) ATLAS POINT ATLAS POINT ATLANTIC STREET | health and fitness suite | 819 yd |
| Jag Fitness Base One Gym (Closed) Woodfield House Woodfield House Woodfield Road | health and fitness suite | 1,044 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.