Daresbury Avenue is in Altrincham and in Trafford district. WA15 8JD 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 Daresbury Avenue, Altrincham, WA15 8JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA14 1LD, WA14 1LE, WA15 8HD, WA15 8HE, WA15 8HB, WA15 8HA, WA14 1LG, WA14 1JU, WA14 1LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA15 8JD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.6% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.4% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 8JD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.9% 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 | 27.3% | 24.4% | -2.9% | 37.9% | -13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.3% | 53.9% | -0.4% | 44.2% | 9.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 12.2% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 6.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 (90.8%) 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 | 55.5% | 61% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 12.6% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 29.8% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 8% | 7.2% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 8JD 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 58.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.5% | 8.7% | -6.8% | 18.2% | -9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 5.1% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 13.4% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 10.2% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.8% | 58.3% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 24.5% |
| Other | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96% | 86.3% | -9.7% | 81.4% | 4.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 89.6% 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 | 93.7% | 89.6% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 89.8% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.7% | 76.7% | 14.0% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 60% | 46.2% | 13.8% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Daresbury Avenue 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 -27.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Daresbury Avenue, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-10-28 | £312,087 |
| 20 Daresbury Avenue, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-12-05 | £313,293 |
| 6 Daresbury Avenue, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-04-15 | £405,444 |
| 2 Daresbury Avenue, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2014-09-24 | £323,719 |
| 6 Daresbury Avenue, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2014-05-29 | £417,839 |
WA15 8JD 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 | 120 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 417 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Navigation Primary School Hawarden Road , WA14 1NG | 3out of 4 | 476 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School Townfield Road , WA14 4DS | 2out of 4 | 637 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows Primary School Victoria Road , Timperley WA15 6PP | 3out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stamford Park Primary School Cedar Road , Hale WA15 9JB | 3out of 4 | 1,336 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 | 718 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington School Wellington Road , Timperley WA15 7RH | 3out of 4 | 776 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cestrian School Dunham Road , WA14 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 933 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto Grammar School Dunham Road , WA14 4AH | 4out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Girls Cavendish Road , Bowdon WA14 2NL | 4out of 4 | 1,771 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafford Alternative Education Provision Brentwood Avenue , WA14 1SR | 3out of 4 | 718 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto Preparatory School Dunham Road , WA14 4GZ | - not rated | 823 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Forest School Moss Lane , Timperley WA15 6LJ | - not rated | 932 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowdon Preparatory School for Girls Ashley Road , WA14 2LT | - not rated | 1,493 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Pictor Academy Grove Lane , WA15 6PH | 4out of 4 | 1,543 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waiting Room Cafe | 30 Grosvenor Road | 68 yd | |
| It's a Wrap | 8a Stockport Road | 291 yd | |
| Ichthus Coffee Bar | Altrincham Methodist Church, Woodlands Road | 456 yd | |
| Neli's Sandwich Bar | 26 Church Street | 534 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | 2 George Street | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Icon Bar and Terrace | Old Mill Hotel, 2 Barrington Road | 361 yd | |
| London Midland Railway Club Assn (LMRCA) | Altrincham Branch, 127 Navigation Road | 455 yd | |
| Altrincham Garrick Society Limited | Altrincham Garrick Society Ltd, Barrington Road | 478 yd | |
| Malt Shovels | Malt Shovel, Stamford Street | 501 yd | |
| Old Roebuck Inn | 42 Victoria Street | 523 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Coffee Express | Lynnfield House, Church Street | 531 yd | |
| The New Don | 2 Church Street | 534 yd | |
| Canadian Charcoal Pit | 6 Church Street | 534 yd | |
| Masala Bangladeshi | 8 Church Street | 534 yd | |
| Dreamtime Cafe | 68 Manchester Road | 644 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 56 George Street | 698 yd | |
| Chi Yip Market | 7-11 Cross Street | 782 yd | |
| Tesco | Superstore, Manor Road | 927 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Altrincham Driving Range (Closed) Stockport Road | golf | 526 yd |
| Altrincham Leisure Centre OAKFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 533 yd |
| Altrincham Golf Course STOCKPORT ROAD | golf | 578 yd |
| Navigation Road Recreation Ground Navigation Road | grass pitches | 608 yd |
| Pure Gym (Altrincham) 8-16 8-16 STAMFORD NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 615 yd |
| Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College URBAN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 638 yd |
| Wellington School WELLINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 684 yd |
| A S E Club HIGH BANK | 699 yd | |
| Brentwood School (Closed) Brentwood School Brentwood School Brentwood Avenue | 733 yd | |
| Planet Ice Altrincham OAKFIELD ROAD | ice rinks | 734 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 | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.