Scott Drive is in Altrincham and in Trafford district. WA15 8AB is located in the Altrincham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Altrincham and Sale West. This postcode has been in use since 2004-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Scott Drive, Altrincham, WA15 8AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA15 8EG, WA15 8WN, WA15 8WD, WA15 8WE, WA15 8WF, WA15 8WL, WA15 8WJ, WA15 8AF, WA15 8WG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA15 8AB 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 | 51.1% | 50.5% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.5% | 0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.7% | 41.9% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 37.8% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -6.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 12% | 13.3% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.3% | 50.2% | -4.1% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 29.3% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 12.3% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 6% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 21.9% | 20.5% | -1.4% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 8.4% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 12.6% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 13.4% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.5% | 38.5% | 3.0% | 33.8% | 4.7% |
| Other | 6.2% | 1.7% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.8% 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 | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 7.1% | 8.4% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 78.5% | 72.8% | -5.7% | 81.4% | -8.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 83.9% 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 | 84.2% | 83.9% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 3.5% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 10.7% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 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 | 83.3% | 83.9% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 8.2% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.3% | 0.3% | -9.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 9.1% | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Scott Drive 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 -82.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Scott Drive, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £2,725,000 | 2019-03-11 | £3,348,134 |
| Albert Buidlings, 3 Scott Drive, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £1,350,000 | 2018-02-02 | £1,688,721 |
WA15 8AB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford Park Primary School Cedar Road , Hale WA15 9JB | 3out of 4 | 408 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Orchard Road , WA15 8EY | 4out of 4 | 568 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School Townfield Road , WA14 4DS | 2out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Navigation Primary School Hawarden Road , WA14 1NG | 3out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows Primary School Victoria Road , Timperley WA15 6PP | 3out of 4 | 1,467 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College Urban Road , WA15 8HT | 4out of 4 | 260 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington School Wellington Road , Timperley WA15 7RH | 3out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Altrincham College Green Lane , Timperley WA15 8QW | 3out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cestrian School Dunham Road , WA14 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto Grammar School Dunham Road , WA14 4AH | 4out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hale Preparatory School Broomfield Lane , Hale WA15 9AS | - not rated | 720 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowdon Preparatory School for Girls Ashley Road , WA14 2LT | - not rated | 1,151 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Loreto Preparatory School Dunham Road , WA14 4GZ | - not rated | 1,193 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Forest School Moss Lane , Timperley WA15 6LJ | - not rated | 1,388 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Altrincham Preparatory School Marlborough Road , Bowdon WA14 2RR | - not rated | 1,582 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altrincham FC | Altrincham Association Football Club Ltd, Moss Lane | 354 yd | |
| Cafe in the Park | The Family Contact Centre, 40 Mayors Road | 489 yd | |
| The Little Deli Company | 42 Stamford Park Road | 492 yd | |
| A Bloc | 38 Stamford Park Road | 526 yd | |
| Tesco Customer Cafe | Tesco, Manor Road | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The King George | King George, Moss Lane | 596 yd | |
| Timperley Sports & Social Club | Club House, Stockport Road | 620 yd | |
| The Station Hotel | Station Hotel, 44 Stamford New Road | 821 yd | |
| Icon Bar and Terrace | Old Mill Hotel, 2 Barrington Road | 832 yd | |
| Rustic | 41 Stamford New Road | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Good Catch | 160 Stamford Park Road | 300 yd | |
| Mr Yungs | 134 Moss Lane | 302 yd | |
| Chopsticks House | 30 Moss Lane | 462 yd | |
| YO! To Go (Inside Tesco) | Tesco, Manor Road | 590 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 30 Stamford New Road | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Superstore, Manor Road | 590 yd | |
| Chi Yip Market | 7-11 Cross Street | 881 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Lloyd Street | 941 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 56 George Street | 957 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moss Lane MOSS LANE | grass pitches | 340 yd |
| Stamford Park Stamford Park Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 352 yd |
| Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College URBAN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 363 yd |
| Altrincham Golf Course STOCKPORT ROAD | golf | 553 yd |
| Altrincham Driving Range (Closed) Stockport Road | golf | 662 yd |
| Altrincham Leisure Centre OAKFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 672 yd |
| Planet Ice Altrincham OAKFIELD ROAD | ice rinks | 690 yd |
| Timperley Cricket Hockey And Lacrosse STOCKPORT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 815 yd |
| Pure Gym (Altrincham) 8-16 8-16 STAMFORD NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 858 yd |
| Grove Park LONG HEY | grass pitches | 951 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 14.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.