Marlfield Road is in Hale Barns, Altrincham and in Trafford district. WA15 0SQ 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 Marlfield Road, Hale Barns, Altrincham, WA15 0SQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA15 0SB, WA15 0RY, WA15 0SJ, WA15 0SH, WA15 0RX, WA15 0SL, WA15 0RU, WA15 0SG, WA15 8XS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA15 0SQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 51.3% | 49% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 48.7% | 51% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 0SQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.5% 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 | 12.4% | 19.2% | 6.8% | 37.9% | -18.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68% | 68.5% | 0.5% | 44.2% | 24.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 5.5% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 12.9% | 6.2% | -6.7% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 43.5% | 54.8% | 11.3% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 30.6% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 8.4% | -7.8% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 5.1% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 WA15 0SQ this area, 7.8% 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 57.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.3% | 7.8% | -9.5% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 6.8% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 10.9% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 11.3% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.4% | 57.3% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 23.5% |
| Other | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.7% 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 | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 3.9% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 5.5% | 15.8% | 10.3% | 3.1% | 12.7% |
| Pakistani | 17.3% | 21.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 18.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| White | 69% | 48.7% | -20.3% | 81.4% | -32.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 70.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 70.5% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -12.7% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.9% | 23% | 10.1% | 5.6% | 17.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.3% | 69.9% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 24.5% | 24.5% | 9.8% | 14.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.7% | 0.8% | -12.9% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.1% | 76.7% | 13.4% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.3% | 37.2% | -25.9% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 46.2% | -10.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 7.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% |
| Jewish | 8.5% | 0.5% | 8.0% |
| Muslim | 29.9% | 6.5% | 23.4% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marlfield Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Hale 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 risen by about 6.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Marlfield Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £632,000 | 2022-04-11 | £695,200 |
| 18 Marlfield Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £664,000 | 2021-02-12 | £793,006 |
| 6 Marlfield Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2017-04-07 | £687,500 |
| 12 Marlfield Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £464,000 | 2015-07-31 | £790,995 |
| 30 Marlfield Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £705,000 | 2013-03-28 | £1,422,249 |
WA15 0SQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 0SQ 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 WA15 0SQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 97 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmridge Primary School Wilton Drive , Hale Barns WA15 0JF | 4out of 4 | 728 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Well Green Primary School Briony Avenue , Hale WA15 8QA | 4out of 4 | 1,870 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Firbank Road , Newall Green M23 2YS | 3out of 4 | 3,099 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ringway Primary School Rossett Avenue , Cornishway M22 0WW | 3out of 4 | 3,284 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows Primary School Tayfield Road , Woodhouse Park M22 1BQ | 3out of 4 | 3,311 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,471 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Altrincham College Green Lane , Timperley WA15 8QW | 3out of 4 | 2,994 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Paul's Catholic High School Firbank Road , Newall Green M23 2YS | 2out of 4 | 3,339 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Enterprise Academy Simonsway , M22 9RH | 3out of 4 | 3,389 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Boys Marlborough Road , Bowdon WA14 2RS | 4out of 4 | 3,769 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 1,259 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Piper Hill High School Firbank Road , Newall Green M23 2YS | 4out of 4 | 3,382 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hale Preparatory School Broomfield Lane , Hale WA15 9AS | - not rated | 3,456 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Altrincham Preparatory School Marlborough Road , Bowdon WA14 2RR | - not rated | 3,875 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Bowdon Preparatory School for Girls Ashley Road , WA14 2LT | - not rated | 4,209 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Carlo Fiorentino | Marriott Hotel, Hale Road | 512 yd | |
| Brasserie Blanc | Manchester Airport Marriott, Hale Road | 512 yd | |
| My Protein - TRADING STANDARDS RECORD ONLY | ICON 1 Office, 9 Sunbank Lane | 599 yd | |
| My Protein also T/as THG Catering | 7-9 Sunbank Lane | 653 yd | |
| Amazon | Airport City, 6 Sunbank Lane | 706 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hale Barns Cricket Club | Brooks Drive, Hale Barns | 658 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marriott Leisure Club (Manchester Airport) HALE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 511 yd |
| Hale Barns Cricket Club BROOKS DRIVE | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| Elmridge Primary School WILTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 806 yd |
| Hale Barns Tennis Club CHAPEL LANE | tennis courts | 945 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 | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.22 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.