Nethercroft Road is in Timperley, Altrincham and in Trafford district. WA15 7HW is located in the Timperley Central 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 Nethercroft Road, Timperley, Altrincham, WA15 7HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA15 7HT, WA15 7HN, WA15 7HR, WA15 7LF, WA15 7JN, WA15 7HU, WA15 7HY, WA15 7HS, WA15 7HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA15 7HW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.9% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.1% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 7HW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55% 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 | 31.6% | 29.7% | -1.9% | 37.9% | -8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 55% | 6.1% | 44.2% | 10.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 0.7% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 6.3% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 6.7% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 62.2% | 55.7% | -6.5% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 23.5% | 32.5% | 9.0% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 9.3% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15% | 12.9% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 10.7% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 15.8% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 7% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.3% | 9.6% | -7.7% | 16.9% | -7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.8% | 41.9% | 11.1% | 33.8% | 8.1% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.8% 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% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 83.1% | 79.8% | -3.3% | 81.4% | -1.6% |
| Arab | 2% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 81.3% 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 | 89.2% | 81.3% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 8.4% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.8% | 81.1% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 15.6% | 15.3% | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 0% | -9.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.7% | 76.7% | 11.0% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.7% | 37.2% | -9.5% |
| Christian | 52.4% | 46.2% | 6.2% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 11.4% | 6.5% | 4.9% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nethercroft Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Hale Barns & Timperley South 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 -26.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nethercroft Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-05-19 | £269,907 |
| 21 Nethercroft Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £143,500 | 2007-04-27 | £297,671 |
| 21 Nethercroft Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2003-04-11 | £276,937 |
WA15 7HW 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomwood Primary School Mainwood Road , Timperley WA15 7JU | 3out of 4 | 345 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloverlea Primary School Green Lane North , Timperley WA15 7NQ | 4out of 4 | 444 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows Primary School Victoria Road , Timperley WA15 6PP | 3out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandilands Primary School Wendover Road , Wythenshawe M23 9JX | 3out of 4 | 1,541 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Floatshall Road , Baguley M23 1HP | 3out of 4 | 1,806 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,129 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington School Wellington Road , Timperley WA15 7RH | 3out of 4 | 1,588 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Health Academy Moor Road , M23 9BP | 3out of 4 | 1,803 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College Urban Road , WA15 8HT | 4out of 4 | 2,020 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Ambrose College Hale Road , Hale Barns WA15 0HE | 4out of 4 | 2,521 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pictor Academy Grove Lane , WA15 6PH | 4out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest School Moss Lane , Timperley WA15 6LJ | - not rated | 1,656 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford Alternative Education Provision Brentwood Avenue , WA14 1SR | 3out of 4 | 2,341 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hale Preparatory School Broomfield Lane , Hale WA15 9AS | - not rated | 2,463 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ambrose Prep School Wicker Lane , Hale Barns WA15 0HF | - not rated | 2,562 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-Force Cafe | 65 Briarfield Road | 212 yd | |
| Friday Club | Broomwood Community Wellbeing Centre, 105 Mainwood Road | 297 yd | |
| Broomwood Cafe | Broomwood Community and Wellbeing Centre, Mainwood Road | 297 yd | |
| One World Cafe | Broomwood Community Wellbeing Centre, 105 Mainwood Road | 297 yd | |
| Clay Lane Sports club | Bowden Rugby Union Football Cl, Clay Lane | 381 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hale Country Club | 47 Clay Lane | 381 yd | |
| The Stonemasons Arms | Stonemasons Arms, 365 Stockport Road | 955 yd | |
| Bar in the Village | 393 Stockport Road | 955 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 66 | 61 Briarfield Road | 212 yd | |
| Dynasty | 101 Wood Lane | 618 yd | |
| Sayers | 230 Stockport Road | 920 yd | |
| Rajdan | 401 Stockport Road | 952 yd | |
| Smash Pizza Co. | 361 Stockport Road | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manifest Church | Broomwood Community Wellbeing Centre, 105 Mainwood Road | 297 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Iceland Frozen Foods Plc, 258-260 Stockport Road | 913 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | Late Shop, 244 Stockport Road | 914 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Paul House, 353-359 Stockport Road | 956 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hale Country Club And Spa HALE COUNTRY CLUB HALE COUNTRY CLUB CLAY LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 367 yd |
| Ba Sports Club (Closed) Clay Lane | grass pitches | 378 yd |
| Manor Farm MANOR FARM MANOR FARM RIDGEWAY ROAD | grass pitches | 470 yd |
| Broomwood Park MAINWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 480 yd |
| Cloverlea Primary School GREEN LANE NORTH | grass pitches | 546 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 | 76.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.