Rydal Drive, Hale Barns, Altrincham, WA15 8TE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA15 8TE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.5%	52.2%	-2.3%	51.0%	1.2%
Male	45.5%	47.8%	2.3%	49.0%	-1.2%

Partnership Status

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 8TE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67.4% 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	19%	18.8%	-0.2%	37.9%	-19.1%
Married: Opposite sex	65.3%	67.4%	2.1%	44.2%	23.2%
Married: Same sex	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.3%	1%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.2%
Divorced	3.7%	3.1%	-0.6%	9.1%	-6.0%
Widowed	10.3%	9.7%	-0.6%	6.1%	3.6%

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 (87%) 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	54.5%	60.5%	6.0%	48.4%	12.1%
Good health	30.2%	26.5%	-3.7%	33.6%	-7.1%
Fair health	10.9%	10.5%	-0.4%	12.7%	-2.2%
Bad health	3%	2.2%	-0.8%	4.0%	-1.8%
Very bad health	1.4%	0.3%	-1.1%	1.2%	-0.9%

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.

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 52.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	16%	14.5%	-1.5%	18.2%	-3.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.7%	5.5%	-3.2%	9.6%	-4.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.3%	9.7%	-3.6%	13.4%	-3.7%
Apprenticeship	2.7%	1%	-1.7%	5.3%	-4.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.7%	14.9%	3.2%	16.9%	-2.0%
Degree or Similar	46%	52.6%	6.6%	33.8%	18.8%
Other	1.7%	1.7%	0.0%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.5% 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)
Bangladeshi	1.4%	0.8%	-0.6%	1.1%	-0.3%
Chinese	2.2%	2.7%	0.5%	0.7%	2.0%
Indian	3.3%	10.3%	7.0%	3.1%	7.2%
Pakistani	7.1%	15.7%	8.6%	2.7%	13.0%
Other Asian	3.8%	0.5%	-3.3%	1.6%	-1.1%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	2.4%	2.4%	0.8%	1.6%
White	78.2%	61.5%	-16.7%	81.4%	-19.9%
Arab	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other	1.6%	3.8%	2.2%	1.6%	2.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 76.2% 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	85.3%	76.2%	-9.1%	83.2%	-7.0%
European Union	2.7%	6%	3.3%	6.1%	-0.1%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	1.9%	2.4%	0.5%	2.7%	-0.3%
Middle East and Asia	9.5%	14.4%	4.9%	5.6%	8.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	1.3%	-0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	83.7%	76.2%	-7.5%	83.2%	-7.0%
10+ Years	0%	19.2%	19.2%	9.8%	9.4%
5-10 Years	2.5%	2.7%	0.2%	2.9%	-0.2%
2-5 Years	3%	1.6%	-1.4%	2.2%	-0.6%
Less than 2 years	10.9%	0.3%	-10.6%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.9%	76.7%	12.2%
Ireland	2.2%	0.6%	1.6%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Other EU countries	2.7%	1.5%	1.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Middle East	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Southern Asia	0.5%	1.2%	-0.7%
South-East Asia	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
North America and the Caribbean	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%
No passport held	2.4%	13.5%	-11.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	14.9%	37.2%	-22.3%
Christian	42.9%	46.2%	-3.3%
Hindu	9%	1.7%	7.3%
Jewish	7.6%	0.5%	7.1%
Muslim	19.3%	6.5%	12.8%
Sikh	2.4%	0.9%	1.5%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	3.5%	6.0%	-2.5%

Safety

Is Rydal Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rydal Drive 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.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£58,800

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in WA15 8TE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Rydal Drive are based on 32 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 Rydal Drive, Hale Barns, Altrincham, WA15 8TE

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA15 8TE

Average Price
£983,047

Semi-Detached
£746,903

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,061,762

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Rydal Drive

Average Price
£992,313

Semi-Detached
£792,402

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,070,539

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Rydal DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
10 Rydal Drive, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£992,311	2022-06-14	£1,041,525
3 Rydal Drive, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£600,000	2020-09-16	£754,182
23 Rydal Drive, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£635,000	2019-06-17	£863,241
22 Rydal Drive, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£408,000	2019-04-18	£558,955
25 Rydal Drive, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£499,999	2018-10-31	£663,891

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA15 8TE

Employment

WA15 8TE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% 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 8TE 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.

Economic Activity

Retired	85
Full-Time Employee	82
Part-Time Employee	38
Self-Employed	35
Student (economically inactive)	16
Looking after home or family	14
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Other	4
Unemployed	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities	30
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Human health and social work activities	20
Manufacturing	15
Construction	15
Education	14
Transport and storage	9
Other	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Information and communication	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Real estate activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gresty Nursery School Ashurst Road , Peel Hall M22 5AU	- not rated	3,824 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mayfair Nursery School Ashgate Avenue , Crossacres M22 7ZE	- not rated	4,637 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Elmridge Primary School Wilton Drive , Halebarns WA15 0JF	- not rated	197 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Elmridge Primary School Wilton Drive , Hale Barns WA15 0JF	3out of 4	197 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Well Green Primary School Briony Avenue , Hale WA15 8QA	3out of 4	1,072 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greenbrow Infant School Greenbrow Road , Newall Green M23 2UE	- not rated	2,125 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oldwood Junior School Plowden Road , Woodhouse Park M22 1QY	- not rated	2,503 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Ambrose College Wicker Lane , Halebarns WA15 0HE	- not rated	828 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Boys	More About School
Saint Ambrose College Hale Road , Hale Barns WA15 0HE	3out of 4	828 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
Altrincham College Green Lane , Timperley WA15 8QW	3out of 4	2,196 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Altrincham College of Arts Green Lane , Timperley WA15 8QW	- not rated	2,196 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dixons Newall Green Academy Greenbrow Road , M23 2SX	- not rated	2,365 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Trafford and Stockport College Group Manchester Road , WA14 5PQ	- not rated	5,381 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Ambrose Prep School Wicker Lane , Hale Barns WA15 0HF	- not rated	585 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hale Preparatory School Broomfield Lane , Hale WA15 9AS	- not rated	2,798 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Piper Hill High School Firbank Road , Newall Green M23 2YS	4out of 4	2,980 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Piper Hill High School Firbank Road , Newall Green M23 2YS	- not rated	2,980 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Altrincham Preparatory School Marlborough Road , Bowdon WA14 2RR	- not rated	3,352 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cherry Tree Restaurant	309 Hale Road	375 yd
Costa Coffee	5 The Square	410 yd
Booths	Unit 1 The Square	410 yd
Balchoa	Unit 1, The Square, Hale Road	422 yd
Syriana	290 Hale Road	452 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Hale Barns Cricket Club	Brooks Drive, Hale Barns		404 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
That Pizza Place Ltd	323 Hale Road		375 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Elmridge Primary School WILTON DRIVE	grass pitches	214 yd
Hale Barns Tennis Club CHAPEL LANE	tennis courts	499 yd
Ringway Golf Club Ltd HALE ROAD	golf	525 yd
Hale Barns Cricket Club BROOKS DRIVE	grass pitches	573 yd
Hale Barns Scout Hut SCOUT HALL SCOUT HALL SHAY LANE		706 yd
Hale Croft HALE ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	853 yd
St Ambrose College HALE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	906 yd
Marriott Leisure Club (Manchester Airport) HALE ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	949 yd
Well Green Primary School BRIONY AVENUE	grass pitches	1,075 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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	3.7%

Download Speed

Median download speed	31.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	28.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	50.16 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	50.16 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	5.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	7.81 Mbit/s

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