Grange Avenue is in Hale, Altrincham and in Trafford district. WA15 8ED 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 Grange Avenue, Hale, Altrincham, WA15 8ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA15 8BS, WA15 8BT, WA15 8DL, WA15 8EF, WA15 8DN, WA15 8EA, WA15 8BX, WA15 8BU, WA15 8DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA15 8ED is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.8% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.2% | 0.9% | 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 8ED there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.6% 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 | 20.7% | 26.7% | 6.0% | 37.9% | -11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.6% | 58.6% | -6.0% | 44.2% | 14.4% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 7.2% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (88.7%) 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 | 64.1% | 62.4% | -1.7% | 48.4% | 14.0% |
| Good health | 27.3% | 26.3% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -7.3% |
| Fair health | 5.7% | 8.2% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 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 8ED this area, 8.7% 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 59.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.1% | 8.7% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.5% | 4% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 11.1% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 12.3% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.7% | 59.1% | 1.4% | 33.8% | 25.3% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 92.5% | 84.8% | -7.7% | 81.4% | 3.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 85% 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 | 92.5% | 85% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 7.2% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 5.6% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 84.7% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 10% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 1.3% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23% | 37.2% | -14.2% |
| Christian | 61.3% | 46.2% | 15.1% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grange Avenue 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 stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Grange Avenue, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £1,173,500 | 2023-01-31 | £1,226,308 |
| 27 Grange Avenue, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £885,000 | 2019-08-12 | £1,184,155 |
| 1 Grange Avenue, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £776,200 | 2017-02-17 | £1,208,182 |
| 21 Grange Avenue, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £790,000 | 2016-10-28 | £1,210,484 |
| 10 Grange Avenue, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2015-11-25 | £1,138,705 |
WA15 8ED 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 913 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Well Green Primary School Briony Avenue , Hale WA15 8QA | 4out of 4 | 939 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloverlea Primary School Green Lane North , Timperley WA15 7NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,568 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Orchard Road , WA15 8EY | 4out of 4 | 1,660 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmridge Primary School Wilton Drive , Hale Barns WA15 0JF | 4out of 4 | 1,933 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 696 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Ambrose College Hale Road , Hale Barns WA15 0HE | 4out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College Urban Road , WA15 8HT | 4out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Boys Marlborough Road , Bowdon WA14 2RS | 4out of 4 | 1,674 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wellington School Wellington Road , Timperley WA15 7RH | 3out of 4 | 1,895 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 1,004 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ambrose Prep School Wicker Lane , Hale Barns WA15 0HF | - not rated | 1,396 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowdon Preparatory School for Girls Ashley Road , WA14 2LT | - not rated | 1,828 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Altrincham Preparatory School Marlborough Road , Bowdon WA14 2RR | - not rated | 1,850 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Forest School Moss Lane , Timperley WA15 6LJ | - not rated | 2,197 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 Garden Centre | Garden Restaurant, Green Lane | 729 yd | |
| Altrincham FC | Altrincham Association Football Club Ltd, Moss Lane | 775 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The King George | King George, Moss Lane | 527 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Yungs | 134 Moss Lane | 862 yd | |
| The Good Catch | 160 Stamford Park Road | 871 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grove Park LONG HEY | grass pitches | 371 yd |
| Hale Lawn Tennis Club PARK AVENUE | tennis courts | 641 yd |
| Altrincham College GREEN LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 681 yd |
| Moss Lane MOSS LANE | grass pitches | 787 yd |
| Well Green Primary School BRIONY AVENUE | grass pitches | 826 yd |
| Hale Croft HALE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 979 yd |
| St Ambrose College HALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,012 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 | 59.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.4 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.