Overview of WA15 8UH

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Great Oak Drive is in Altrincham and in Trafford district. WA15 8UH is located in the Altrincham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Altrincham and Sale West. This postcode has been in use since 2004-03-01.

StreetScan combines information about Great Oak Drive, Altrincham, WA15 8UH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WA15 8HH, WA15 8HQ, WA15 8ER, WA15 8FG, WA15 8HL, WA15 8EU, WA15 8GZ, WA15 8HW, WA15 8ET.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA15 8UH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.5%51.4%1.9% 51.0% 0.4%
Male50.5%48.6%-1.9% 49.0% -0.4%

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)
Single45.7%40.7%-5.0% 37.9% 2.8%
Married: Opposite sex37.3%42.1%4.8% 44.2% -2.1%
Married: Same sex1.2%0%-1.2% 0.3% -0.3%
Separated3.7%2.3%-1.4% 2.2% 0.1%
Divorced8.4%10.3%1.9% 9.1% 1.2%
Widowed3.7%4.6%0.9% 6.1% -1.5%

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 (86.7%) 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 health54.6%53.8%-0.8% 48.4% 5.4%
Good health34.3%32.9%-1.4% 33.6% -0.7%
Fair health8.4%10.4%2.0% 12.7% -2.3%
Bad health2.3%1.8%-0.5% 4.0% -2.2%
Very bad health0.5%1%0.5% 1.2% -0.2%

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 8UH this area, 8.6% 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 54.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications9.6%8.6%-1.0% 18.2% -9.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 6.2%6.6%0.4% 9.6% -3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels10.6%9.3%-1.3% 13.4% -4.1%
Apprenticeship2.8%6.3%3.5% 5.3% 1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels9.9%13%3.1% 16.9% -3.9%
Degree or Similar50.9%54.2%3.3% 33.8% 20.4%
Other9.9%2%-7.9% 2.8% -0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi1%1%0.0% 1.1% -0.1%
Chinese1.3%5.2%3.9% 0.7% 4.5%
Indian10.4%14.1%3.7% 3.1% 11.0%
Pakistani0%2.6%2.6% 2.7% -0.1%
Other Asian2.3%2.6%0.3% 1.6% 1.0%
Black African1.3%0%-1.3% 2.5% -2.5%
Black Caribbean0.3%0%-0.3% 1.0% -1.0%
Mixed White and Asian2%1.8%-0.2% 0.8% 1.0%
Mixed White and African0.3%0.5%0.2% 0.4% 0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.8%0.5%-0.3% 0.9% -0.4%
Mixed Other0.8%0.5%-0.3% 0.8% -0.3%
White79.4%67.2%-12.2% 81.4% -14.2%
Arab0.3%1.6%1.3% 0.6% 1.0%
Other0%2.3%2.3% 1.6% 0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 63.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom70.6%63.3%-7.3% 83.2% -19.9%
European Union11.9%12.2%0.3% 6.1% 6.1%
Rest of Europe1%0.3%-0.7% 0.8% -0.5%
Africa2.5%1.3%-1.2% 2.7% -1.4%
Middle East and Asia12.9%21.9%9.0% 5.6% 16.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.3%1%0.7% 1.3% -0.3%
Oceania0.3%0%-0.3% 0.3% -0.3%
British Overseas0.5%0%-0.5% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK69.5%63.4%-6.1% 83.2% -19.8%
10+ Years3.6%17.5%13.9% 9.8% 7.7%
5-10 Years9.1%5.2%-3.9% 2.9% 2.3%
2-5 Years10.7%7.6%-3.1% 2.2% 5.4%
Less than 2 years7.1%6.3%-0.8% 1.9% 4.4%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom67.3% 76.7% -9.4%
Ireland0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Portugal0.5% 0.5% 0.0%
Spain1.3% 0.4% 0.9%
Lithuania1% 0.3% 0.7%
Poland5.8% 1.3% 4.5%
Romania1% 0.9% 0.1%
Other EU countries3.4% 1.5% 1.9%
Other Europe0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
North Africa1% 0.1% 0.9%
Eastern Asia3.7% 0.3% 3.4%
Southern Asia8.4% 1.2% 7.2%
South-East Asia0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
North America and the Caribbean0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
Central and South America0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
No passport held4.7% 13.5% -8.8%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion29.5% 37.2% -7.7%
Christian43.6% 46.2% -2.6%
Hindu9.4% 1.7% 7.7%
Jewish2.1% 0.5% 1.6%
Muslim7.8% 6.5% 1.3%
Other religion1.3% 0.6% 0.7%
Not answered6.3% 6.0% 0.3%

Safety

Is Great Oak Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Great Oak 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 -16.2%.



🔎 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. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£54,500
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in WA15 8UH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Great Oak Drive are based on 169 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 Great Oak Drive, Altrincham, WA15 8UH

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA15 8UH

Average Price
£344,935
Semi-Detached
£741,193
Terraced
£549,165
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£293,183
Other
£249,056

Estimated Average Property Prices for Great Oak Drive

Average Price
£371,187
Semi-Detached
£730,724
Terraced
£615,414
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£313,788
Other
£246,923

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Great Oak DriveStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
8 Great Oak Drive, Altrincham, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£435,0002025-09-25 £435,000
81 Great Oak Drive, Altrincham, Greater Manchester
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£255,0002024-10-23 £256,484
48 Great Oak Drive, Altrincham, Greater Manchester
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£235,0002024-08-05 £239,621
34A Great Oak Drive, Altrincham, Greater Manchester
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£260,0002024-07-19 £269,082
67 Great Oak Drive, Altrincham, Greater Manchester
Other, an established residential building
£238,8272024-05-30 £246,923
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA15 8UH

Employment

WA15 8UH 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 Employee151
Retired47
Part-Time Employee30
Student (economically inactive)24
Self-Employed22
Looking after home or family11
Unemployed7
Other4
Long-Term Sick or disabled4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles31
Education26
Human health and social work activities25
Accommodation and food service activities25
Administrative and support service activities24
Professional, scientific and technical activities24
Financial and insurance activities19
Other16
Manufacturing14
Information and communication14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security10
Construction9
Transport and storage8
Real estate activities3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Orchard Road , WA15 8EY
4out of 4 316 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School
Townfield Road , WA14 4DS
2out of 4 619 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Stamford Park Primary School
Cedar Road , Hale WA15 9JB
3out of 4 832 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Navigation Primary School
Hawarden Road , WA14 1NG
3out of 4 999 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Willows Primary School
Victoria Road , Timperley WA15 6PP
3out of 4 1,463 yd Community school Yes 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 4 336 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
North Cestrian School
Dunham Road , WA14 4AJ
3out of 4 761 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Loreto Grammar School
Dunham Road , WA14 4AH
4out of 4 857 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
Wellington School
Wellington Road , Timperley WA15 7RH
3out of 4 1,033 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls
Cavendish Road , Bowdon WA14 2NL
4out of 4 1,385 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Loreto Preparatory School
Dunham Road , WA14 4GZ
- not rated 680 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
Bowdon Preparatory School for Girls
Ashley Road , WA14 2LT
- not rated 1,015 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
Hale Preparatory School
Broomfield Lane , Hale WA15 9AS
- not rated 1,031 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Trafford Alternative Education Provision
Brentwood Avenue , WA14 1SR
3out of 4 1,255 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Forest School
Moss Lane , Timperley WA15 6LJ
- not rated 1,296 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
Silver Blades Ice RinkIce Rink, Oakfield Road240 yd
It's a Wrap8a Stockport Road276 yd
Cafe in the ParkThe Family Contact Centre, 40 Mayors Road299 yd
Starbucks Coffee Company2 George Street311 yd
Little Desert Shop32 Stamford New Road320 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Icon Bar and TerraceOld Mill Hotel, 2 Barrington Road286 yd
Malt ShovelsMalt Shovel, Stamford Street318 yd
The Station HotelStation Hotel, 44 Stamford New Road321 yd
Old Roebuck Inn42 Victoria Street418 yd
Rustic41 Stamford New Road463 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Chopsticks House30 Moss Lane243 yd
Domino's Pizza30 Stamford New Road321 yd
YO! To Go (Inside Tesco)Tesco, Manor Road397 yd
The New Don2 Church Street482 yd
Canadian Charcoal Pit6 Church Street482 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
TescoSuperstore, Manor Road397 yd
Chi Yip Market7-11 Cross Street427 yd
Marks & Spencer56 George Street449 yd
Sainsbury'sLloyd Street683 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Altrincham Leisure Centre
OAKFIELD ROAD
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool127 yd
Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College
URBAN ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite208 yd
Planet Ice Altrincham
OAKFIELD ROAD
ice rinks270 yd
Pure Gym (Altrincham)
8-16 8-16 STAMFORD NEW ROAD
health and fitness suite335 yd
Stamford Park
Stamford Park Road
grass pitches, tennis courts478 yd
Altrincham Golf Course
STOCKPORT ROAD
golf534 yd
A S E Club
HIGH BANK
575 yd
Altrincham Driving Range (Closed)
Stockport Road
golf589 yd
Total Fitness (Altrincham)
LLOYD STREET
health and fitness suite, swimming pool706 yd
North Cestrian School
DUNHAM ROAD
health and fitness suite, tennis courts864 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 25.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 25.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 25.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 25.9%

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/s74.1%

Download Speed

Median download speed8.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed9.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed19.57 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed19.57 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed0.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed1.29 Mbit/s

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