Olive Road is in Timperley, Altrincham and in Trafford district. WA15 6HY is located in the Timperley North 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 Olive Road, Timperley, Altrincham, WA15 6HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA15 6HZ, WA15 6HX, WA15 6QG, WA15 6BW, WA15 6JB, WA15 6QE, WA15 6BP, WA15 6DE, WA15 6BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA15 6HY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 52.9% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 47.2% | 47.1% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 6HY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.9% 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 | 19.7% | 18.1% | -1.6% | 37.9% | -19.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.8% | 61.9% | 0.1% | 44.2% | 17.7% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 5.7% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 12.8% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
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 | 54.3% | 53.7% | -0.6% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 29.5% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 11.8% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4.2% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 50.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.2% | 10% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 5.7% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 15.8% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 12.9% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.1% | 50.5% | 8.4% | 33.8% | 16.7% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 94.1% | 93.1% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 91.6% 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 | 94.1% | 91.6% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| European Union | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 4.2% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 91.9% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 60.3% | 46.2% | 14.1% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Olive Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Brooklands average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Olive Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2025-07-24 | £447,682 |
| 6 Olive Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2023-11-09 | £530,572 |
| 16 Olive Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2022-10-14 | £526,892 |
| 16 Olive Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £297,500 | 2020-05-06 | £386,567 |
| 8 Olive Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £318,000 | 2019-06-07 | £432,300 |
WA15 6HY 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 6HY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 97 |
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Hugh's Catholic Primary School Park Road , Timperley WA15 6TQ | - not rated | 276 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heyes Lane Primary School Crofton Avenue , Timperley WA15 6BZ | 3out of 4 | 639 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heyes Lane Infant School Crofton Avenue , Timperley WA15 6BZ | - not rated | 639 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Road Academy Primary School Frieston Road , Timperley WA14 5AP | 4out of 4 | 711 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Road Primary School Frieston Road , Timperley WA14 5AP | - not rated | 711 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Boys' School Moss Lane , Timperley WA15 6LJ | - not rated | 748 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wellington School Wellington Road , Timperley WA15 7RH | 3out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington Girls' School Wellington Road , Timperley WA15 7RH | - not rated | 1,131 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wellington School Wellington Road , Timperley WA15 7RH | - not rated | 1,131 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College Urban Road , WA15 8HT | - not rated | 2,022 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Trafford and Stockport College Group Manchester Road , WA14 5PQ | - not rated | 1,331 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest School Moss Lane , Timperley WA15 6LJ | - not rated | 813 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pictor Academy Grove Lane , WA15 6PH | 4out of 4 | 829 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pictor School Grove Lane , WA15 6PH | - not rated | 829 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove School Grove Lane , Timperley WA15 6PH | - not rated | 925 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford Alternative Education Provision Brentwood Avenue , WA14 1SR | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT INDIAN KITCHEN | 40 Riddings Road | 157 yd | |
| Jolly's Kafe | 110b Park Road | 369 yd | |
| The Bridge Coffee Shop | 126 Moss Lane | 422 yd | |
| Just The Ticket | 43b Park Road | 706 yd | |
| Newhaven Cafe | 10 Tulip Drive | 740 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heyes Grove Tennis Club | Tennis Club, Stoney Bridge Lane | 515 yd | |
| Moss Trooper | Moss Trooper, Moss Lane | 557 yd | |
| Timperley Taverners | Liberal Club, 43A Park Road | 706 yd | |
| Timperley Conservative & Social Club | Timperley Conservative & Socia, 82 Heyes Lane | 784 yd | |
| Gardeners Arms | Gardeners Arms, 41 Deansgate Lane | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riddings Tandoori | 30 Riddings Road | 157 yd | |
| Wing Sing | 32 Riddings Road | 157 yd | |
| The Grill | 132 Moss Lane | 422 yd | |
| Sam Daily Deli | 68 Park Road | 695 yd | |
| Wok Inn | 84 Park Road | 695 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Hughs Catholic Primary School PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 277 yd |
| Pickering Lodge PICKERING LODGE PICKERING LODGE MOSS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 631 yd |
| Heyes Lane Junior School CROFTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 639 yd |
| Heyes Grove Tennis Club LINDSGATE DRIVE | tennis courts | 729 yd |
| Smith Fields Sylvan Ave | grass pitches | 729 yd |
| Willows Primary School VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches | 797 yd |
| Beech Avenue Recreation Ground BEECH AVENUE | grass pitches | 853 yd |
| Timperley Recreation Ground GROVE LANE | athletics tracks | 931 yd |
| Timperley Recreation Ground Park Road | grass pitches | 1,003 yd |
| Brentwood School (Closed) Brentwood School Brentwood School Brentwood Avenue | 1,029 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% |
| Median download speed | 81.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 283.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.