Urban Drive is in Altrincham and in Trafford district. WA15 8HX is located in the Altrincham 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 Urban Drive, Altrincham, WA15 8HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA15 8HS, WA15 8HT, WA15 8HR, WA15 9RW, WA15 8EG, WA15 8HW, WA15 8FG, WA15 8AB, WA15 8HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA15 8HX 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 Urban 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Urban Drive, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-08-23 | £371,206 |
| 11 Urban Drive, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-01-30 | £402,800 |
| 22 Urban Drive, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2020-08-27 | £344,819 |
| 22 Urban Drive, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2018-01-04 | £357,425 |
| 9 Urban Drive, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £252,500 | 2016-12-23 | £389,026 |
WA15 8HX 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Orchard Road , WA15 8EY | 4out of 4 | 476 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stamford Park Primary School Cedar Road , Hale WA15 9JB | 3out of 4 | 486 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School Townfield Road , WA14 4DS | 2out of 4 | 958 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Navigation Primary School Hawarden Road , WA14 1NG | 3out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows Primary School Victoria Road , Timperley WA15 6PP | 3out of 4 | 1,522 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 | 194 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cestrian School Dunham Road , WA14 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington School Wellington Road , Timperley WA15 7RH | 3out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto Grammar School Dunham Road , WA14 4AH | 4out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Altrincham College Green Lane , Timperley WA15 8QW | 3out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 736 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto Preparatory School Dunham Road , WA14 4GZ | - not rated | 975 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Bowdon Preparatory School for Girls Ashley Road , WA14 2LT | - not rated | 994 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Forest School Moss Lane , Timperley WA15 6LJ | - not rated | 1,408 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Altrincham Preparatory School Marlborough Road , Bowdon WA14 2RR | - not rated | 1,494 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe in the Park | The Family Contact Centre, 40 Mayors Road | 277 yd | |
| The Little Deli Company | 42 Stamford Park Road | 371 yd | |
| A Bloc | 38 Stamford Park Road | 387 yd | |
| Tesco Customer Cafe | Tesco, Manor Road | 389 yd | |
| Silver Blades Ice Rink | Ice Rink, Oakfield Road | 411 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Station Hotel | Station Hotel, 44 Stamford New Road | 604 yd | |
| Timperley Sports & Social Club | Club House, Stockport Road | 633 yd | |
| Icon Bar and Terrace | Old Mill Hotel, 2 Barrington Road | 646 yd | |
| Rustic | 41 Stamford New Road | 647 yd | |
| Malt Shovels | Malt Shovel, Stamford Street | 664 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chopsticks House | 30 Moss Lane | 244 yd | |
| YO! To Go (Inside Tesco) | Tesco, Manor Road | 389 yd | |
| The Good Catch | 160 Stamford Park Road | 446 yd | |
| Mr Yungs | 134 Moss Lane | 453 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 30 Stamford New Road | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Superstore, Manor Road | 389 yd | |
| Chi Yip Market | 7-11 Cross Street | 662 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 56 George Street | 740 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Lloyd Street | 747 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College URBAN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 213 yd |
| Stamford Park Stamford Park Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 221 yd |
| Altrincham Leisure Centre OAKFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 468 yd |
| Planet Ice Altrincham OAKFIELD ROAD | ice rinks | 471 yd |
| Moss Lane MOSS LANE | grass pitches | 522 yd |
| Altrincham Golf Course STOCKPORT ROAD | golf | 557 yd |
| Pure Gym (Altrincham) 8-16 8-16 STAMFORD NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 644 yd |
| Altrincham Driving Range (Closed) Stockport Road | golf | 656 yd |
| Total Fitness (Altrincham) LLOYD STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 766 yd |
| A S E Club HIGH BANK | 891 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 | 52 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.