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Kentmere Road is in Timperley, Altrincham and in Trafford district. WA15 7LW 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 1990-07-01.

StreetScan combines information about Kentmere Road, Timperley, Altrincham, WA15 7LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WA15 7LN, M23 9NY, WA15 7EE, WA15 7LG, M23 9QW, M23 9ND, M23 9NN, WA15 7RB, WA15 7LL.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA15 7LW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52%47.1%-4.9% 51.0% -3.9%
Male48%52.9%4.9% 49.0% 3.9%

Partnership Status

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 7LW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.7% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single23.9%23.6%-0.3% 37.9% -14.3%
Married: Opposite sex51.6%56.7%5.1% 44.2% 12.5%
Separated2.6%2.5%-0.1% 2.2% 0.3%
Divorced16.1%8.3%-7.8% 9.1% -0.8%
Widowed5.8%8.9%3.1% 6.1% 2.8%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health52.5%50.5%-2.0% 48.4% 2.1%
Good health33.8%33.9%0.1% 33.6% 0.3%
Fair health9.6%13%3.4% 12.7% 0.3%
Bad health3.5%1.6%-1.9% 4.0% -2.4%
Very bad health0.5%1%0.5% 1.2% -0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 43.6%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications21.3%14.7%-6.6% 18.2% -3.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 14.2%9%-5.2% 9.6% -0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels9.7%9%-0.7% 13.4% -4.4%
Apprenticeship2.6%7.1%4.5% 5.3% 1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11%13.5%2.5% 16.9% -3.4%
Degree or Similar35.5%43.6%8.1% 33.8% 9.8%
Other5.8%3.2%-2.6% 2.8% 0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%1.6%1.6% 1.1% 0.5%
Chinese0.5%2.1%1.6% 0.7% 1.4%
Indian3.5%7.3%3.8% 3.1% 4.2%
Pakistani2%2.1%0.1% 2.7% -0.6%
Other Asian2%4.2%2.2% 1.6% 2.6%
Black African0.5%4.2%3.7% 2.5% 1.7%
Black Caribbean1%0%-1.0% 1.0% -1.0%
Mixed White and Asian1%2.6%1.6% 0.8% 1.8%
Mixed White and African1%0%-1.0% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed Other1%1.6%0.6% 0.8% 0.8%
White84.3%67%-17.3% 81.4% -14.4%
Arab3%3.1%0.1% 0.6% 2.5%
Other0%4.2%4.2% 1.6% 2.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 80.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom91.4%80.7%-10.7% 83.2% -2.5%
European Union0.5%1.6%1.1% 6.1% -4.5%
Africa2.5%4.7%2.2% 2.7% 2.0%
Middle East and Asia4.5%10.9%6.4% 5.6% 5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.5%1.6%1.1% 1.3% 0.3%
Oceania0.5%0.5%0.0% 0.3% 0.2%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK90.4%81.2%-9.2% 83.2% -2.0%
10+ Years0.5%17.3%16.8% 9.8% 7.5%
5-10 Years0%1%1.0% 2.9% -1.9%
2-5 Years2.5%0.5%-2.0% 2.2% -1.7%
Less than 2 years6.6%0%-6.6% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom90.6% 76.7% 13.9%
Ireland1% 0.6% 0.4%
Portugal0.5% 0.5% 0.0%
Spain0.5% 0.4% 0.1%
Southern Asia0.5% 1.2% -0.7%
South-East Asia0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
North America and the Caribbean0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
No passport held5.8% 13.5% -7.7%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion27.1% 37.2% -10.1%
Christian51% 46.2% 4.8%
Buddhist2.1% 0.5% 1.6%
Hindu5.7% 1.7% 4.0%
Jewish0.5% 0.5% 0.0%
Muslim8.9% 6.5% 2.4%
Other religion0.5% 0.6% -0.1%
Not answered4.2% 6.0% -1.8%

Safety

Is Kentmere Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kentmere 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 -4.3%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£40,700
Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in WA15 7LW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Kentmere Road are based on 152 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Trafford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Kentmere Road, Timperley, Altrincham, WA15 7LW

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA15 7LW

Average Price
£486,368
Semi-Detached
£563,631
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£479,930
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Kentmere Road

Average Price
£357,207
Semi-Detached
£586,014
Terraced
£551,202
Detached
£514,214
Flats/Maisonettes
£228,009
Other
£2,120,444

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Kentmere Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
4 Kentmere Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building
£521,0312025-03-20 £513,000
8 Kentmere Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building
£510,0002024-12-16 £500,211
10 Kentmere Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building
£408,0002023-09-08 £412,439
2 Kentmere Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£475,0002021-10-28 £555,670
12 Kentmere Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building
£355,0002021-01-29 £415,114
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA15 7LW

Employment

WA15 7LW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee47
Retired37
Part-Time Employee21
Self-Employed19
Student (economically inactive)13
Looking after home or family8
Unemployed6
Other3
Long-Term Sick or disabled3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)0

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities13
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles12
Education11
Human health and social work activities11
Transport and storage9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security9
Construction7
Information and communication6
Other5
Administrative and support service activities5
Financial and insurance activities4
Accommodation and food service activities4
Manufacturing3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 2

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Broomwood Primary School
Mainwood Road , Timperley WA15 7JU
3out of 4 651 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Sandilands Primary School
Wendover Road , Wythenshawe M23 9JX
3out of 4 751 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Floatshall Road , Baguley M23 1HP
3out of 4 1,179 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Cloverlea Primary School
Green Lane North , Timperley WA15 7NQ
4out of 4 1,211 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Baguley Hall Primary School
Ackworth Drive , Baguley M23 1LB
3out of 4 1,561 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Manchester Health Academy
Moor Road , M23 9BP
3out of 4 941 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Altrincham College
Green Lane , Timperley WA15 8QW
3out of 4 2,015 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Wellington School
Wellington Road , Timperley WA15 7RH
3out of 4 2,072 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Sale High School
Norris Road , M33 3JR
3out of 4 2,088 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Saint Paul's Catholic High School
Firbank Road , Newall Green M23 2YS
2out of 4 2,543 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Pictor Academy
Grove Lane , WA15 6PH
4out of 4 1,361 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Forest School
Moss Lane , Timperley WA15 6LJ
- not rated 2,001 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Piper Hill High School
Firbank Road , Newall Green M23 2YS
4out of 4 2,489 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Trafford Alternative Education Provision
Brentwood Avenue , WA14 1SR
3out of 4 2,658 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Pioneer House High School
200 Yewtree Lane , Northern Moor M23 0FF
4out of 4 2,826 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Endress + Hauser LimitedFloats Road490 yd
The Brew RoomSelco Trading Estate, 31 Timpson Road543 yd
Friday ClubBroomwood Community Wellbeing Centre, 105 Mainwood Road678 yd
Broomwood CafeBroomwood Community and Wellbeing Centre, Mainwood Road678 yd
One World CafeBroomwood Community Wellbeing Centre, 105 Mainwood Road678 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Jolly Butcher80 Petersfield Drive360 yd
Altrincham Kersal Rugby ClubAltrincham (Kersal) Rugby Foot, Stelfox Avenue689 yd
The Stonemasons ArmsStonemasons Arms, 365 Stockport Road868 yd
Bar in the Village393 Stockport Road868 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Seasons Taste35 Petersfield Drive360 yd
Route 6661 Briarfield Road697 yd
Yo! To Go!Tesco Stores Ltd, Altrincham Road767 yd
Lotus House389 Stockport Road863 yd
Taste India383 Stockport Road868 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Manifest ChurchBroomwood Community Wellbeing Centre, 105 Mainwood Road678 yd
Tesco ExtraAltrincham Road767 yd
Iceland Frozen Foods PlcIceland Frozen Foods Plc, 258-260 Stockport Road879 yd
Aldi580 Altrincham Road967 yd
Sainsbury'sPaul House, 353-359 Stockport Road992 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Ericstan Park
TIMPSON ROAD
grass pitches514 yd
Broomwood Park
MAINWOOD ROAD
artificial grass pitch595 yd
Altrincham Kersal Rugby Football Club
ALTRINCHAM KERSAL RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB ALTRINCHAM KERSAL RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB STELFOX AVENUE
grass pitches684 yd
Sandilands Primary School
WENDOVER ROAD
grass pitches801 yd
Manchester Health Academy
Moor Road
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite881 yd
Manor Farm
MANOR FARM MANOR FARM RIDGEWAY ROAD
grass pitches949 yd
Timperley Recreation Ground
Park Road
grass pitches1,091 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 64.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 64.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 64.3%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed46 Mbit/s
Average download speed93.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed12 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.