Carlton Road is in Hale, Altrincham and in Trafford district. WA15 8RJ 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 Carlton Road, Hale, Altrincham, WA15 8RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA15 8RH, WA15 8NE, WA15 8ND, WA15 8NN, WA15 8DR, WA15 8DP, WA15 8RP, WA15 8NF, WA15 8QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA15 8RJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51.5% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.5% | 0.2% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of WA15 8RJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.1% 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 | 16% | 21.8% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -16.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.3% | 68.1% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 23.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 3.5% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 6.6% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 (89.9%) 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 | 58.3% | 62.8% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 14.4% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 27.1% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 8% | 7% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| 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 8RJ this area, 6.2% 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 65.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.3% | 6.2% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.7% | 4.7% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 12.1% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 8.6% | -1.5% | 16.9% | -8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.2% | 65.4% | 3.2% | 33.8% | 31.6% |
| Other | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.4% 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 | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 10.1% | 7.1% | 2.7% | 7.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 92.7% | 73.4% | -19.3% | 81.4% | -8.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 88.5% 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 | 94.3% | 88.5% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 7.3% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 88.5% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0.9% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.7% | 76.7% | 16.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.2% | 37.2% | -14.0% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 6.7% | 0.5% | 6.2% |
| Muslim | 14.7% | 6.5% | 8.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 1.8% | 6.0% | -4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carlton Road 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 -18.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Carlton Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £865,000 | 2023-11-20 | £915,831 |
| 30 Carlton Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2023-10-02 | £1,200,549 |
| 38 Carlton Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £885,000 | 2023-06-26 | £938,909 |
| 34 Carlton Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £1,027,500 | 2019-09-26 | £1,347,224 |
| 40 Carlton Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2018-03-29 | £1,016,370 |
WA15 8RJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 8RJ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WA15 8RJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 77 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 357 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmridge Primary School Wilton Drive , Hale Barns WA15 0JF | 4out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stamford Park Primary School Cedar Road , Hale WA15 9JB | 3out of 4 | 1,506 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloverlea Primary School Green Lane North , Timperley WA15 7NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,740 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomwood Primary School Mainwood Road , Timperley WA15 7JU | 3out of 4 | 2,069 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Ambrose College Hale Road , Hale Barns WA15 0HE | 4out of 4 | 733 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Altrincham College Green Lane , Timperley WA15 8QW | 3out of 4 | 937 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College Urban Road , WA15 8HT | 4out of 4 | 1,946 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Boys Marlborough Road , Bowdon WA14 2RS | 4out of 4 | 2,160 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wellington School Wellington Road , Timperley WA15 7RH | 3out of 4 | 2,352 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 | 869 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hale Preparatory School Broomfield Lane , Hale WA15 9AS | - not rated | 1,568 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Altrincham Preparatory School Marlborough Road , Bowdon WA14 2RR | - not rated | 2,324 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Bowdon Preparatory School for Girls Ashley Road , WA14 2LT | - not rated | 2,393 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Pictor Academy Grove Lane , WA15 6PH | 4out of 4 | 2,549 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ringway Golf Club | Ringway Golf Club, 301 Hale Road | 835 yd | |
| Syriana | 290 Hale Road | 903 yd | |
| Cherry Tree Restaurant | 309 Hale Road | 936 yd | |
| Balchoa | Unit 1, The Square, Hale Road | 954 yd | |
| Altrincham Garden Centre | Garden Restaurant, Green Lane | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| That Pizza Place Ltd | 323 Hale Road | 936 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Well Green Primary School BRIONY AVENUE | grass pitches | 243 yd |
| Hale Croft HALE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 466 yd |
| Hale Barns Scout Hut SCOUT HALL SCOUT HALL SHAY LANE | 566 yd | |
| St Ambrose College HALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 586 yd |
| Ringway Golf Club Ltd HALE ROAD | golf | 777 yd |
| Grove Park LONG HEY | grass pitches | 801 yd |
| Altrincham College GREEN LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 990 yd |
| Hale Lawn Tennis Club PARK AVENUE | tennis courts | 992 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 | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 52.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 52.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 52.2% |
| 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 | 62.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.