Overview of WA15 8QX

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Acacia Avenue is in Hale, Altrincham and in Trafford district. WA15 8QX 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 Acacia Avenue, Hale, Altrincham, WA15 8QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WA15 8AR, WA15 9HA, WA15 8AL, WA15 9JF, WA15 9JG, WA15 8AN, WA15 9EZ, WA15 8SB, WA15 9ES.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA15 8QX is primarily male, with 55% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female48.6%45%-3.6% 51.0% -6.0%
Male51.4%55%3.6% 49.0% 6.0%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single39.8%36.7%-3.1% 37.9% -1.2%
Married: Opposite sex49%50%1.0% 44.2% 5.8%
Married: Same sex0.5%0.5%0.0% 0.3% 0.2%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex0%0.2%0.2% 0.1% 0.1%
Separated2.2%2.4%0.2% 2.2% 0.2%
Divorced5.9%6.8%0.9% 9.1% -2.3%
Widowed2.7%3.4%0.7% 6.1% -2.7%

Health

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 (91.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health62.3%64.1%1.8% 48.4% 15.7%
Good health30%27.4%-2.6% 33.6% -6.2%
Fair health6%6.7%0.7% 12.7% -6.0%
Bad health1.2%1.5%0.3% 4.0% -2.5%
Very bad health0.6%0.4%-0.2% 1.2% -0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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 8QX this area, 6.3% 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 62.8%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications7.1%6.3%-0.8% 18.2% -11.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 8.3%4.1%-4.2% 9.6% -5.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels14.9%8.5%-6.4% 13.4% -4.9%
Apprenticeship3.4%4.6%1.2% 5.3% -0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels10.5%12.6%2.1% 16.9% -4.3%
Degree or Similar50%62.8%12.8% 33.8% 29.0%
Other5.9%1.2%-4.7% 2.8% -1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese1.2%1.5%0.3% 0.7% 0.8%
Indian2.3%10.5%8.2% 3.1% 7.4%
Pakistani1%2.4%1.4% 2.7% -0.3%
Other Asian0%2%2.0% 1.6% 0.4%
Black African1.4%1.7%0.3% 2.5% -0.8%
Black Caribbean0.6%0.2%-0.4% 1.0% -0.8%
Other Black0%0.7%0.7% 0.5% 0.2%
Mixed White and Asian1%1.3%0.3% 0.8% 0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%1.1%1.1% 0.9% 0.2%
Mixed Other0.2%0.7%0.5% 0.8% -0.1%
White92.4%77.8%-14.6% 81.4% -3.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 78.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom87.7%78.9%-8.8% 83.2% -4.3%
European Union4.9%4.4%-0.5% 6.1% -1.7%
Rest of Europe0.4%0.4%0.0% 0.8% -0.4%
Africa2.5%0.7%-1.8% 2.7% -2.0%
Middle East and Asia3.5%13.7%10.2% 5.6% 8.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.4%1.9%1.5% 1.3% 0.6%
Oceania0.6%0%-0.6% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK87%78.9%-8.1% 83.2% -4.3%
10+ Years0.8%5.9%5.1% 9.8% -3.9%
5-10 Years3.5%3.7%0.2% 2.9% 0.8%
2-5 Years3.9%6.7%2.8% 2.2% 4.5%
Less than 2 years4.9%4.8%-0.1% 1.9% 2.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom77.3% 76.7% 0.6%
Ireland3.1% 0.6% 2.5%
France0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Portugal0.9% 0.5% 0.4%
Lithuania0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Poland0.2% 1.3% -1.1%
Other EU countries0.4% 1.5% -1.1%
Eastern Asia0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Southern Asia8.3% 1.2% 7.1%
North America and the Caribbean0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Central and South America1.3% 0.2% 1.1%
No passport held5.5% 13.5% -8.0%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion34.5% 37.2% -2.7%
Christian45.2% 46.2% -1.0%
Buddhist0.9% 0.5% 0.4%
Hindu10.1% 1.7% 8.4%
Jewish0.9% 0.5% 0.4%
Muslim3% 6.5% -3.5%
Not answered5.4% 6.0% -0.6%

Safety

Is Acacia Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Acacia 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 been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.7%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£65,600
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in WA15 8QX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Acacia Avenue are based on 84 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Trafford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Acacia Avenue, Hale, Altrincham, WA15 8QX

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA15 8QX

Average Price
£663,114
Semi-Detached
£667,489
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£617,179
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Acacia Avenue

Average Price
£716,000
Semi-Detached
£679,417
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£898,913
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Acacia AvenueStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
21 Acacia Avenue, Altrincham, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£520,0002024-05-01 £554,527
13 Acacia Avenue, Altrincham, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£795,0002023-07-17 £845,236
3 Acacia Avenue, Altrincham, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£635,0002023-07-12 £675,125
9 Acacia Avenue, Altrincham, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£800,0002023-04-04 £863,544
3 Acacia Avenue, Altrincham, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£588,0002021-09-13 £709,886
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA15 8QX

Employment

WA15 8QX 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee204
Retired51
Part-Time Employee50
Self-Employed44
Student (economically inactive)20
Looking after home or family17
Full-Time Student (with or without job)11
Unemployed8
Other7
Long-Term Sick or disabled4

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities47
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles43
Human health and social work activities36
Education36
Information and communication21
Manufacturing20
Construction18
Administrative and support service activities16
Accommodation and food service activities16
Financial and insurance activities16
Other12
Transport and storage12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security11
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities7
Real estate activities2

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stamford Park Primary School
Cedar Road , Hale WA15 9JB
3out of 4 80 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Orchard Road , WA15 8EY
4out of 4 953 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School
Townfield Road , WA14 4DS
2out of 4 1,426 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Cloverlea Primary School
Green Lane North , Timperley WA15 7NQ
4out of 4 1,708 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Bowdon CofE Primary School
Grange Road , Bowdon WA14 3EX
4out of 4 1,744 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College
Urban Road , WA15 8HT
4out of 4 641 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Altrincham College
Green Lane , Timperley WA15 8QW
3out of 4 1,081 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys
Marlborough Road , Bowdon WA14 2RS
4out of 4 1,155 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
North Cestrian School
Dunham Road , WA14 4AJ
3out of 4 1,435 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Wellington School
Wellington Road , Timperley WA15 7RH
3out of 4 1,447 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hale Preparatory School
Broomfield Lane , Hale WA15 9AS
- not rated 387 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Bowdon Preparatory School for Girls
Ashley Road , WA14 2LT
- not rated 1,071 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
Altrincham Preparatory School
Marlborough Road , Bowdon WA14 2RR
- not rated 1,336 yd Other independent school Yes Boys More About School
Loreto Preparatory School
Dunham Road , WA14 4GZ
- not rated 1,400 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
Forest School
Moss Lane , Timperley WA15 6LJ
- not rated 1,766 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Altrincham FCAltrincham Association Football Club Ltd, Moss Lane183 yd
The Little Deli Company42 Stamford Park Road474 yd
A Bloc38 Stamford Park Road525 yd
Cafe in the ParkThe Family Contact Centre, 40 Mayors Road668 yd
Tesco Customer CafeTesco, Manor Road709 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The King GeorgeKing George, Moss Lane413 yd
Tatton ArmsTatton Arms, 3-5 Tipping Street817 yd
The Elk of Hale193 Ashley Road860 yd
Recardo’s161 Ashley Road863 yd
The RailwayRailway Inn, 128-130 Ashley Road955 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Good Catch160 Stamford Park Road110 yd
Mr Yungs134 Moss Lane117 yd
Chopsticks House30 Moss Lane680 yd
YO! To Go (Inside Tesco)Tesco, Manor Road709 yd
Costa's Fish & Chips35 Hale Road839 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
TescoSuperstore, Manor Road709 yd
Tesco229 Ashley Road867 yd
Sainsbury's204-206 Ashley Road912 yd
Sainsbury'sLloyd Street985 yd
Chi Yip Market7-11 Cross Street1,069 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Moss Lane
MOSS LANE
grass pitches187 yd
Stamford Park
Stamford Park Road
grass pitches, tennis courts438 yd
Hale Village Tennis Club
Leigh Road
tennis courts690 yd
Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College
URBAN ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite714 yd
Grove Park
LONG HEY
grass pitches809 yd
Hale Lawn Tennis Club
PARK AVENUE
tennis courts893 yd
Planet Ice Altrincham
OAKFIELD ROAD
ice rinks898 yd
Altrincham Golf Course
STOCKPORT ROAD
golf946 yd
Altrincham Leisure Centre
OAKFIELD ROAD
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool958 yd
Altrincham College
GREEN LANE
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite986 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed75.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed67.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed152.4 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed152.4 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed17 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed30 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.