Clay Lane is in Timperley, Altrincham and in Trafford district. WA15 7AF 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 Clay Lane, Timperley, Altrincham, WA15 7AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA15 7AB, WA15 7AL, WA15 7EY, WA15 7HB, WA15 7EZ, WA15 7HA, WA15 7AJ, WA15 7AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA15 7AF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.5% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.5% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 7AF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.5% 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 | 16.8% | 20.3% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -17.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.2% | 58.5% | -8.7% | 44.2% | 14.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 0.8% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 10.4% | 5.2% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 9.5% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 54.8% | 49.5% | -5.3% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 36.2% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 10% | 10.8% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 47.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.7% | 10.4% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 8.8% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 9.6% | -8.5% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6.3% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 15.4% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.2% | 47.5% | 8.3% | 33.8% | 13.7% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 4.9% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 90.6% | 86.4% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 5.0% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 94.1% 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% | 94.1% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 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 | 93.6% | 94.1% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.7% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.1% | 76.7% | 17.4% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.8% | 37.2% | -11.4% |
| Christian | 62% | 46.2% | 15.8% |
| Jewish | 3.8% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clay 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 been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Clay Lane, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2020-08-06 | £795,718 |
| 39 Clay Lane, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £25,000 | 2020-02-24 | £30,536 |
| Clay Lane Sports Club Clay Lane, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £137,306 | 2016-12-16 | £183,724 |
| 39 Clay Lane, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2012-08-29 | £725,680 |
| 29 Clay Lane, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £557,500 | 2012-08-23 | £1,158,140 |
WA15 7AF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 7AF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 7AF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 89 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloverlea Primary School Green Lane North , Timperley WA15 7NQ | 4out of 4 | 440 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomwood Primary School Mainwood Road , Timperley WA15 7JU | 3out of 4 | 669 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Well Green Primary School Briony Avenue , Hale WA15 8QA | 4out of 4 | 1,474 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows Primary School Victoria Road , Timperley WA15 6PP | 3out of 4 | 1,510 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stamford Park Primary School Cedar Road , Hale WA15 9JB | 3out of 4 | 1,874 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altrincham College Green Lane , Timperley WA15 8QW | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington School Wellington Road , Timperley WA15 7RH | 3out of 4 | 1,570 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College Urban Road , WA15 8HT | 4out of 4 | 1,822 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Ambrose College Hale Road , Hale Barns WA15 0HE | 4out of 4 | 2,146 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Manchester Health Academy Moor Road , M23 9BP | 3out of 4 | 2,170 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pictor Academy Grove Lane , WA15 6PH | 4out of 4 | 1,331 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest School Moss Lane , Timperley WA15 6LJ | - not rated | 1,709 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hale Preparatory School Broomfield Lane , Hale WA15 9AS | - not rated | 2,151 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ambrose Prep School Wicker Lane , Hale Barns WA15 0HF | - not rated | 2,199 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford Alternative Education Provision Brentwood Avenue , WA14 1SR | 3out of 4 | 2,371 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Lane Sports club | Bowden Rugby Union Football Cl, Clay Lane | 7 yd | |
| Bowdon Rugby Club | Bowden Rugby Union Football Cl, Clay Lane | 7 yd | |
| Al Khans Limited | 95b Wood Lane | 427 yd | |
| G-Force Cafe | 65 Briarfield Road | 597 yd | |
| Friday Club | Broomwood Community Wellbeing Centre, 105 Mainwood Road | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hale Country Club | 47 Clay Lane | 7 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dynasty | 101 Wood Lane | 427 yd | |
| Route 66 | 61 Briarfield Road | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manifest Church | Broomwood Community Wellbeing Centre, 105 Mainwood Road | 627 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ba Sports Club (Closed) Clay Lane | grass pitches | 158 yd |
| Hale Country Club And Spa HALE COUNTRY CLUB HALE COUNTRY CLUB CLAY LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 174 yd |
| Cloverlea Primary School GREEN LANE NORTH | grass pitches | 512 yd |
| Manor Farm MANOR FARM MANOR FARM RIDGEWAY ROAD | grass pitches | 594 yd |
| Broomwood Park MAINWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 790 yd |
| Altrincham College GREEN LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 838 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 48.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.