Whalley Close is in Timperley, Altrincham and in Trafford district. WA15 6TP 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 Whalley Close, Timperley, Altrincham, WA15 6TP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA15 6TR, WA15 6TJ, WA15 6TS, WA15 6TL, WA15 6TH, WA15 6TB, WA15 6TN, WA15 6TW, WA14 5QT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA15 6TP has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 46.2% | 47.5% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 53.8% | 52.5% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 6TP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57% 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 | 32.7% | 29% | -3.7% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55% | 57% | 2.0% | 44.2% | 12.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 6.5% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.8% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.9% | 48.3% | 3.4% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 35.9% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 14% | 12.7% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.3% | 11.5% | -5.8% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 7.1% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 11.5% | -7.6% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 8.8% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 13.9% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.8% | 42.7% | 13.9% | 33.8% | 8.9% |
| Other | 3.6% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 4.1% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 7% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 3.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.2% | 77.9% | -18.3% | 81.4% | -3.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 80.1% 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 | 93.9% | 80.1% | -13.8% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 13.1% | 11.5% | 5.6% | 7.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 79.9% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 13% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 2.3% | -3.8% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.2% | 37.2% | -14.0% |
| Christian | 58.9% | 46.2% | 12.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 5.9% | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whalley Close 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.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% 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 Whalley Close, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £424,000 | 2025-07-24 | £436,362 |
| 5 Whalley Close, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £432,500 | 2025-03-31 | £435,792 |
| 36 Whalley Close, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-01-11 | £370,650 |
| 45 Whalley Close, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-12-16 | £333,173 |
| 9 Whalley Close, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2022-01-17 | £655,766 |
WA15 6TP 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 282 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Road Academy Primary School Frieston Road , Timperley WA14 5AP | 4out of 4 | 448 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Road Primary School Frieston Road , Timperley WA14 5AP | - not rated | 448 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows Primary School Victoria Road , Timperley WA15 6PP | 3out of 4 | 921 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Navigation Primary School Hawarden Road , WA14 1NG | - not rated | 1,002 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 | 716 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wellington School Wellington Road , Timperley WA15 7RH | 3out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington Girls' School Wellington Road , Timperley WA15 7RH | - not rated | 1,062 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wellington School Wellington Road , Timperley WA15 7RH | - not rated | 1,062 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sale Boys' Grammar School Moss Lane , The Avenue M33 4NA | - not rated | 1,767 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 846 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafford Alternative Education Provision Brentwood Avenue , WA14 1SR | - not rated | 580 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest School Moss Lane , Timperley WA15 6LJ | - not rated | 777 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pictor Academy Grove Lane , WA15 6PH | 4out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pictor School Grove Lane , WA15 6PH | - not rated | 1,153 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove School Grove Lane , Timperley WA15 6PH | - not rated | 1,287 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly's Kafe | 110b Park Road | 197 yd | |
| Antz in your Pantz LTD | 7-8 Crown Industrial Estate, Canal Road | 248 yd | |
| Just The Ticket | 43b Park Road | 302 yd | |
| The Bridge Coffee Shop | 126 Moss Lane | 505 yd | |
| GREAT INDIAN KITCHEN | 40 Riddings Road | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timperley Taverners | Liberal Club, 43A Park Road | 302 yd | |
| Gardeners Arms | Gardeners Arms, 41 Deansgate Lane | 449 yd | |
| AVRY Clubhouse | 15 Attenburys Park Estate, Attenburys Lane | 449 yd | |
| Moss Trooper | Moss Trooper, Moss Lane | 540 yd | |
| London Midland Railway Club Assn (LMRCA) | Altrincham Branch, 127 Navigation Road | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Daily Deli | 68 Park Road | 256 yd | |
| Wok Inn | 84 Park Road | 256 yd | |
| Deluxe Fried Chicken | 70 Park Road | 257 yd | |
| Elijo’s | 86 Park Road | 257 yd | |
| The Grill | 132 Moss Lane | 505 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 384 Washway Road | 850 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Hughs Catholic Primary School PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 280 yd |
| Brentwood School (Closed) Brentwood School Brentwood School Brentwood Avenue | 582 yd | |
| Pickering Lodge PICKERING LODGE PICKERING LODGE MOSS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 623 yd |
| Claremont Tennis Club Claremont Drive | tennis courts | 726 yd |
| Salisbury Road SALISBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 802 yd |
| Navigation Road Recreation Ground Navigation Road | grass pitches | 822 yd |
| Trafford College (Altrincham) Manchester Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 864 yd |
| Smith Fields Sylvan Ave | grass pitches | 916 yd |
| Willows Primary School VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| Wellington School WELLINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,057 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.