Bankhall Lane is in Hale, Altrincham and in Trafford district. WA15 0LW is located in the Hale Barns & Timperley South 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 Bankhall Lane, Hale, Altrincham, WA15 0LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA15 0LN, WA15 0LJ, WA15 0LL, WA15 0LX, WA15 0LG, WA15 0LZ, WA15 0LU, WA15 0LP, WA15 0NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA15 0LW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.9% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.1% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 WA15 0LW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.5% 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 | 24.6% | 24.4% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.2% | 66.5% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 22.3% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -6.8% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 6.3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 (91%) 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 | 62.1% | 62.5% | 0.4% | 48.4% | 14.1% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 28.5% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 7.5% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 53.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.5% | 14.9% | 5.4% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.4% | 6.3% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 11.7% | -7.8% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 9.5% | -3.5% | 16.9% | -7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 45% | 53.6% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 19.8% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 6.6% | 5.5% | -1.1% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 85.3% | 71.7% | -13.6% | 81.4% | -9.7% |
| Other | 1.2% | 6% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
In this area, 79.1% 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 | 84.6% | 79.1% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10% | 9.6% | -0.4% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| 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 | 83.4% | 78.5% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 15.3% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 3% | -6.5% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.7% | 76.7% | 16.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.8% | 37.2% | -21.4% |
| Christian | 37.8% | 46.2% | -8.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 26.3% | 0.5% | 25.8% |
| Muslim | 8.8% | 6.5% | 2.3% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bankhall Lane was 2.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 3100.0% higher than the Hale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bankhall Lane has the lowest crime rate of 1 local areas in Hale and the 2nd lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Trafford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 Bankhall Lane, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £3,000,000 | 2023-06-13 | £3,182,741 |
| 78 Bankhall Lane, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £2,700,000 | 2022-10-10 | £2,785,291 |
| 76 Bankhall Lane, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £2,895,000 | 2022-08-31 | £3,034,378 |
| 74 Bankhall Lane, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £2,416,568 | 2020-10-15 | £3,012,396 |
| 74 Bankhall Lane, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £2,450,000 | 2017-07-05 | £3,595,857 |
WA15 0LW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
WA15 0LW 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.
| Retired | 85 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Self-Employed | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Real estate activities | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowdon CofE Primary School Grange Road , Bowdon WA14 3EX | 4out of 4 | 1,615 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Well Green Primary School Briony Avenue , Hale WA15 8QA | 4out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stamford Park Primary School Cedar Road , Hale WA15 9JB | 3out of 4 | 1,737 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmridge Primary School Wilton Drive , Hale Barns WA15 0JF | 4out of 4 | 1,786 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bollin Primary School Apsley Grove , Bowdon WA14 3AH | 1out of 4 | 2,283 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Ambrose College Hale Road , Hale Barns WA15 0HE | 4out of 4 | 1,156 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Boys Marlborough Road , Bowdon WA14 2RS | 4out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Altrincham College Green Lane , Timperley WA15 8QW | 3out of 4 | 2,081 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College Urban Road , WA15 8HT | 4out of 4 | 2,373 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Girls Cavendish Road , Bowdon WA14 2NL | 4out of 4 | 2,414 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ambrose Prep School Wicker Lane , Hale Barns WA15 0HF | - not rated | 1,370 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hale Preparatory School Broomfield Lane , Hale WA15 9AS | - not rated | 1,514 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Altrincham Preparatory School Marlborough Road , Bowdon WA14 2RR | - not rated | 1,608 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Bowdon Preparatory School for Girls Ashley Road , WA14 2LT | - not rated | 2,071 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Loreto Preparatory School Dunham Road , WA14 4GZ | - not rated | 2,872 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hale Golf Club Ltd | Hale Golf Club, Rappax Road | 319 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hale Golf Club RAPPAX ROAD | golf | 318 yd |
| Hale Lawn Tennis Club PARK AVENUE | tennis courts | 865 yd |
| St Ambrose College HALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,061 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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 | 25.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.