Brook Lane is in Timperley, Altrincham and in Trafford district. WA15 6RL 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 Brook Lane, Timperley, Altrincham, WA15 6RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA15 6RJ, WA15 6ST, WA15 6RH, WA15 6SU, WA15 7QL, WA15 6RN, WA15 6SN, WA15 6SJ, WA15 7QY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA15 6RL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 51.3% | 49.3% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 48.7% | 50.7% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.2% | 39.6% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.7% | 44.7% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 9.4% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (89.4%) 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 | 57.6% | 58.6% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 10.2% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 30.8% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 7.6% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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.
In the area around WA15 6RL this area, 5.6% 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 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.3% | 5.6% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 4.7% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 13.7% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 7.3% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 18.9% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.3% | 48.9% | 3.6% | 33.8% | 15.1% |
| Other | 4.7% | 0.9% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 5.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 90.5% | 83.4% | -7.1% | 81.4% | 2.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 85% 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 | 90.5% | 85% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 6.3% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 7% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 89.8% | 84.7% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 11% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 1% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.1% | 37.2% | -3.1% |
| Christian | 55.9% | 46.2% | 9.7% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brook Lane 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Brook Lane, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 1995-12-06 | £438,621 |
WA15 6RL 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 | 118 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigation Primary School Hawarden Road , WA14 1NG | 3out of 4 | 336 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Orchard Road , WA15 8EY | 4out of 4 | 772 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows Primary School Victoria Road , Timperley WA15 6PP | 3out of 4 | 915 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hugh's Catholic Primary School Park Road , Timperley WA15 6TQ | 4out of 4 | 955 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School Townfield Road , WA14 4DS | 2out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington School Wellington Road , Timperley WA15 7RH | 3out of 4 | 671 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College Urban Road , WA15 8HT | 4out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cestrian School Dunham Road , WA14 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto Grammar School Dunham Road , WA14 4AH | 4out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Altrincham College Green Lane , Timperley WA15 8QW | 3out of 4 | 2,046 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafford Alternative Education Provision Brentwood Avenue , WA14 1SR | 3out of 4 | 276 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest School Moss Lane , Timperley WA15 6LJ | - not rated | 659 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto Preparatory School Dunham Road , WA14 4GZ | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Pictor Academy Grove Lane , WA15 6PH | 4out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowdon Preparatory School for Girls Ashley Road , WA14 2LT | - not rated | 1,942 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newhaven Cafe | 10 Tulip Drive | 499 yd | |
| Waiting Room Cafe | 30 Grosvenor Road | 499 yd | |
| Antz in your Pantz LTD | 7-8 Crown Industrial Estate, Canal Road | 672 yd | |
| Temple Street Claypot Rice | 68 Manchester Road | 719 yd | |
| Asuke Sushi | 118 Manchester Road | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Midland Railway Club Assn (LMRCA) | Altrincham Branch, 127 Navigation Road | 179 yd | |
| Gardeners Arms | Gardeners Arms, 41 Deansgate Lane | 383 yd | |
| Moss Trooper | Moss Trooper, Moss Lane | 653 yd | |
| Altrincham Garrick Society Limited | Altrincham Garrick Society Ltd, Barrington Road | 654 yd | |
| Broadheath Central Club | Broadheath Central Club, Viaduct Road | 707 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Kitchen | 12 Deansgate Lane | 242 yd | |
| Po Hoi H K Street Food and fish and chips | 10 Navigation Road | 526 yd | |
| Dreamtime Cafe | 68 Manchester Road | 719 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 91 Manchester Road | 754 yd | |
| Saffron Balti | 81 Manchester Road | 754 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brentwood School (Closed) Brentwood School Brentwood School Brentwood Avenue | 320 yd | |
| Navigation Road Recreation Ground Navigation Road | grass pitches | 343 yd |
| Wellington School WELLINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 563 yd |
| Pickering Lodge PICKERING LODGE PICKERING LODGE MOSS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 630 yd |
| Altrincham Driving Range (Closed) Stockport Road | golf | 717 yd |
| Salisbury Road SALISBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 757 yd |
| Willows Primary School VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches | 815 yd |
| Altrincham Golf Course STOCKPORT ROAD | golf | 816 yd |
| St Hughs Catholic Primary School PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 918 yd |
| Altrincham Leisure Centre OAKFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 981 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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.