Delahays Drive is in Hale, Altrincham and in Trafford district. WA15 8DR is located in the Hale Barns & Timperley South 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 Delahays Drive, Hale, Altrincham, WA15 8DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA15 8DP, WA15 8DX, WA15 8RH, WA15 8DY, WA15 8RJ, WA15 8RN, WA15 8DW, WA15 8DZ, WA15 8RL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA15 8DR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 51.2% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.8% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 8DR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.2% 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 | 18.8% | 23.1% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.4% | 63.2% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 19.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 2.1% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 7.7% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 (89.3%) 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 | 58.1% | 58.1% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 9.7% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 31.2% | -0.2% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 8.2% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 8DR this area, 9.4% 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 54.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.6% | 9.4% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 6.4% | 0.0% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 14.4% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 13.7% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.7% | 54.8% | -0.9% | 33.8% | 21.0% |
| Other | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.7% 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 | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 5% | 7.9% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| Pakistani | 8% | 11.2% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 8.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 79.3% | 67.7% | -11.6% | 81.4% | -13.7% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 5.2% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, 80.5% 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 | 84.8% | 80.5% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 12.9% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 7.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84% | 79.9% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 14.7% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.6% | 0.8% | -10.8% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.3% | 76.7% | 14.6% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.6% | 37.2% | -24.6% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Hindu | 6% | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| Jewish | 13.1% | 0.5% | 12.6% |
| Muslim | 14.2% | 6.5% | 7.7% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Delahays Drive 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 been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Delahays Drive, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £1,650,000 | 2022-09-09 | £1,703,804 |
| 35 Delahays Drive, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2021-08-31 | £1,066,327 |
| 51 Delahays Drive, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2019-12-06 | £1,073,171 |
| 31 Delahays Drive, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2015-11-09 | £1,645,669 |
| 53 Delahays Drive, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £561,500 | 2014-06-05 | £1,057,239 |
WA15 8DR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 8DR 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 | 82 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Well Green Primary School Briony Avenue , Hale WA15 8QA | 4out of 4 | 528 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stamford Park Primary School Cedar Road , Hale WA15 9JB | 3out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmridge Primary School Wilton Drive , Hale Barns WA15 0JF | 4out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloverlea Primary School Green Lane North , Timperley WA15 7NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,674 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Orchard Road , WA15 8EY | 4out of 4 | 2,052 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 833 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Ambrose College Hale Road , Hale Barns WA15 0HE | 4out of 4 | 853 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College Urban Road , WA15 8HT | 4out of 4 | 1,776 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Boys Marlborough Road , Bowdon WA14 2RS | 4out of 4 | 2,007 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wellington School Wellington Road , Timperley WA15 7RH | 3out of 4 | 2,213 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ambrose Prep School Wicker Lane , Hale Barns WA15 0HF | - not rated | 1,015 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hale Preparatory School Broomfield Lane , Hale WA15 9AS | - not rated | 1,396 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Altrincham Preparatory School Marlborough Road , Bowdon WA14 2RR | - not rated | 2,174 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Bowdon Preparatory School for Girls Ashley Road , WA14 2LT | - not rated | 2,222 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Pictor Academy Grove Lane , WA15 6PH | 4out of 4 | 2,451 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altrincham Garden Centre | Garden Restaurant, Green Lane | 861 yd | |
| Ringway Golf Club | Ringway Golf Club, 301 Hale Road | 983 yd | |
| Syriana | 290 Hale Road | 1,049 yd | |
| Cherry Tree Restaurant | 309 Hale Road | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The King George | King George, Moss Lane | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| That Pizza Place Ltd | 323 Hale Road | 1,089 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Well Green Primary School BRIONY AVENUE | grass pitches | 414 yd |
| Hale Croft HALE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 600 yd |
| Grove Park LONG HEY | grass pitches | 649 yd |
| St Ambrose College HALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 683 yd |
| Hale Barns Scout Hut SCOUT HALL SCOUT HALL SHAY LANE | 719 yd | |
| Hale Lawn Tennis Club PARK AVENUE | tennis courts | 856 yd |
| Altrincham College GREEN LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 871 yd |
| Ringway Golf Club Ltd HALE ROAD | golf | 928 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 | 70.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.