Garth Avenue is in Timperley, Altrincham and in Trafford district. WA15 7QX 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 Garth Avenue, Timperley, Altrincham, WA15 7QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA15 7QY, WA15 8HY, WA15 7QU, WA15 7QT, WA15 8HZ, WA15 8JA, WA15 8JB, WA15 7RS, WA15 6RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA15 7QX has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.3% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 56.3% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 5.3% |
| Male | 47% | 43.7% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -5.3% |
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 | 26.1% | 32.2% | 6.1% | 37.9% | -5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.6% | 45.9% | -11.7% | 44.2% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 10.2% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 11.2% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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 | 52.6% | 52.4% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 32% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 12.8% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.4% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 43.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.8% | 14.3% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 7.4% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 15.8% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 11.3% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.4% | 43.3% | 1.9% | 33.8% | 9.5% |
| Other | 5.4% | 3% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4.4% | 9.4% | 5.0% | 0.7% | 8.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 6.7% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 88.4% | 68.6% | -19.8% | 81.4% | -12.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 80.2% 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 | 90.8% | 80.2% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 14.3% | 9.1% | 5.6% | 8.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.4% | 79.8% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 7.1% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 8.3% | 1.1% | 1.9% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 4.3% | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 9.1% | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Garth Avenue 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.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Garth Avenue, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £621,850 | 2025-11-04 | £620,093 |
| 5 Garth Avenue, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2021-03-29 | £530,693 |
| 10 Garth Avenue, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £605,000 | 2016-12-12 | £931,243 |
| 4 Garth Avenue, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £269,000 | 2006-03-27 | £612,626 |
| 5 Garth Avenue, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £206,000 | 2002-10-25 | £696,978 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent's Catholic Infant School Orchard Road , WA15 8EY | - not rated | 479 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Orchard Road , WA15 8EY | 4out of 4 | 511 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Navigation Primary School Hawarden Road , WA14 1NG | - not rated | 536 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Junior School Osborne Road , WA15 8EU | - not rated | 539 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows Primary School Victoria Road , Timperley WA15 6PP | 3out of 4 | 839 yd | Community 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 | 486 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington Girls' School Wellington Road , Timperley WA15 7RH | - not rated | 486 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wellington School Wellington Road , Timperley WA15 7RH | - not rated | 486 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington Boys' School Moss Lane , Timperley WA15 6LJ | - not rated | 645 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College Urban Road , WA15 8HT | - not rated | 812 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,487 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 | 546 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest School Moss Lane , Timperley WA15 6LJ | - not rated | 609 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto Preparatory School Dunham Road , WA14 4GZ | - not rated | 1,145 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Pictor Academy Grove Lane , WA15 6PH | 4out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pictor School Grove Lane , WA15 6PH | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waiting Room Cafe | 30 Grosvenor Road | 327 yd | |
| It's a Wrap | 8a Stockport Road | 542 yd | |
| The Old Hall | Old Hall Hotel, Stockport Road | 580 yd | |
| Newhaven Cafe | 10 Tulip Drive | 601 yd | |
| Ichthus Coffee Bar | Altrincham Methodist Church, Woodlands Road | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Midland Railway Club Assn (LMRCA) | Altrincham Branch, 127 Navigation Road | 325 yd | |
| Timperley Sports & Social Club | Club House, Stockport Road | 580 yd | |
| Gardeners Arms | Gardeners Arms, 41 Deansgate Lane | 606 yd | |
| Icon Bar and Terrace | Old Mill Hotel, 2 Barrington Road | 622 yd | |
| Altrincham Garrick Society Limited | Altrincham Garrick Society Ltd, Barrington Road | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Kitchen | 12 Deansgate Lane | 435 yd | |
| Po Hoi H K Street Food and fish and chips | 10 Navigation Road | 644 yd | |
| California Coffee Express | Lynnfield House, Church Street | 740 yd | |
| Dreamtime Cafe | 68 Manchester Road | 744 yd | |
| The New Don | 2 Church Street | 793 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 56 George Street | 962 yd | |
| Chi Yip Market | 7-11 Cross Street | 1,043 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wellington School WELLINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 485 yd |
| Navigation Road Recreation Ground Navigation Road | grass pitches | 508 yd |
| Altrincham Driving Range (Closed) Stockport Road | golf | 513 yd |
| Brentwood School (Closed) Brentwood School Brentwood School Brentwood Avenue | 544 yd | |
| Altrincham Golf Course STOCKPORT ROAD | golf | 604 yd |
| Pickering Lodge PICKERING LODGE PICKERING LODGE MOSS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 733 yd |
| Altrincham Leisure Centre OAKFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 777 yd |
| Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College URBAN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 807 yd |
| Willows Primary School VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches | 838 yd |
| Timperley Cricket Hockey And Lacrosse STOCKPORT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 863 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 217.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.