Bancroft Road is in Hale, Altrincham and in Trafford district. WA15 8BE is located in the Hale 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 Bancroft Road, Hale, Altrincham, WA15 8BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA15 8BH, WA15 8BG, WA15 8BQ, WA15 8SE, WA15 8BD, WA15 8AZ, WA15 8SF, WA15 8AY, WA15 8BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA15 8BE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.6% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.4% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 8BE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.3% 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 | 21% | 28.2% | 7.2% | 37.9% | -9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67% | 60.3% | -6.7% | 44.2% | 16.1% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 5.7% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (93.1%) 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 | 69.7% | 71% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 22.6% |
| Good health | 22.3% | 22.1% | -0.2% | 33.6% | -11.5% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 6.6% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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.
In the area around WA15 8BE this area, 2.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 63.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6% | 2.7% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -15.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 2.7% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 9.2% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 18% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 61.4% | 63.2% | 1.8% | 33.8% | 29.4% |
| Other | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 92.9% | 90.2% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 8.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 91.1% 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 | 93.9% | 91.1% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 1% | 4.3% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 3.2% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 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 | 90% | 91.1% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 8% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 0.3% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0.3% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90% | 76.7% | 13.3% |
| Ireland | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.8% | 37.2% | -3.4% |
| Christian | 52.7% | 46.2% | 6.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bancroft Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Hale average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Bancroft Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2025-03-04 | £418,773 |
| 5 Bancroft Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2024-03-18 | £632,300 |
| 1 Bancroft Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-09-26 | £533,201 |
| 35 Bancroft Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £431,000 | 2023-06-28 | £476,625 |
| 23 Bancroft Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-03-01 | £437,398 |
WA15 8BE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 8BE 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 | 115 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Real estate activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford Park Primary School Cedar Road , Hale WA15 9JB | 3out of 4 | 477 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Orchard Road , WA15 8EY | 4out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Well Green Primary School Briony Avenue , Hale WA15 8QA | 4out of 4 | 1,382 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloverlea Primary School Green Lane North , Timperley WA15 7NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School Townfield Road , WA14 4DS | 2out of 4 | 1,809 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 | 764 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College Urban Road , WA15 8HT | 4out of 4 | 935 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Boys Marlborough Road , Bowdon WA14 2RS | 4out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wellington School Wellington Road , Timperley WA15 7RH | 3out of 4 | 1,568 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Ambrose College Hale Road , Hale Barns WA15 0HE | 4out of 4 | 1,634 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 653 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowdon Preparatory School for Girls Ashley Road , WA14 2LT | - not rated | 1,444 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Altrincham Preparatory School Marlborough Road , Bowdon WA14 2RR | - not rated | 1,591 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Loreto Preparatory School Dunham Road , WA14 4GZ | - not rated | 1,797 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St Ambrose Prep School Wicker Lane , Hale Barns WA15 0HF | - not rated | 1,837 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altrincham FC | Altrincham Association Football Club Ltd, Moss Lane | 325 yd | |
| Altrincham Garden Centre | Garden Restaurant, Green Lane | 792 yd | |
| The Little Deli Company | 42 Stamford Park Road | 879 yd | |
| A Bloc | 38 Stamford Park Road | 930 yd | |
| Village Cafe | 221 Ashley Road | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The King George | King George, Moss Lane | 145 yd | |
| The Elk of Hale | 193 Ashley Road | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Yungs | 134 Moss Lane | 410 yd | |
| The Good Catch | 160 Stamford Park Road | 419 yd | |
| Chopsticks House | 30 Moss Lane | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 229 Ashley Road | 1,018 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 204-206 Ashley Road | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moss Lane MOSS LANE | grass pitches | 339 yd |
| Grove Park LONG HEY | grass pitches | 438 yd |
| Altrincham College GREEN LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 688 yd |
| Hale Lawn Tennis Club PARK AVENUE | tennis courts | 717 yd |
| Stamford Park Stamford Park Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 836 yd |
| Hale Village Tennis Club Leigh Road | tennis courts | 913 yd |
| Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College URBAN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,038 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.87 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.87 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.04 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.