Birchlea, Altrincham, WA15 8WF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA15 8WF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.1%	50.5%	-0.6%	51.0%	-0.5%
Male	48.9%	49.5%	0.6%	49.0%	0.5%

Partnership Status

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

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	39.7%	41.9%	2.2%	37.9%	4.0%
Married: Opposite sex	42.1%	37.8%	-4.3%	44.2%	-6.4%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	2.5%	2.5%	0.0%	2.2%	0.3%
Divorced	12%	13.3%	1.3%	9.1%	4.2%
Widowed	3.7%	3.7%	0.0%	6.1%	-2.4%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	54.3%	50.2%	-4.1%	48.4%	1.8%
Good health	29.6%	29.3%	-0.3%	33.6%	-4.3%
Fair health	11.9%	12.3%	0.4%	12.7%	-0.4%
Bad health	2.9%	6%	3.1%	4.0%	2.0%
Very bad health	1.3%	2.2%	0.9%	1.2%	1.0%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	21.9%	20.5%	-1.4%	18.2%	2.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.2%	8.4%	-4.8%	9.6%	-1.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.8%	12.6%	-0.2%	13.4%	-0.8%
Apprenticeship	2.1%	5%	2.9%	5.3%	-0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.3%	13.4%	5.1%	16.9%	-3.5%
Degree or Similar	35.5%	38.5%	3.0%	33.8%	4.7%
Other	6.2%	1.7%	-4.5%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.8% 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	2.9%	2.5%	-0.4%	0.7%	1.8%
Indian	1.6%	3.8%	2.2%	3.1%	0.7%
Pakistani	7.1%	8.4%	1.3%	2.7%	5.7%
Other Asian	1.9%	1.6%	-0.3%	1.6%	0.0%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.6%	1.9%	1.3%	1.0%	0.9%
Other Black	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	2.9%	1.3%	-1.6%	0.8%	0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.4%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.6%	2.2%	0.6%	0.9%	1.3%
Mixed Other	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.8%	0.8%
White	78.5%	72.8%	-5.7%	81.4%	-8.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%
Arab	0%	2.5%	2.5%	0.6%	1.9%
Other	1.6%	0.6%	-1.0%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 83.9% 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	84.2%	83.9%	-0.3%	83.2%	0.7%
European Union	5.5%	3.5%	-2.0%	6.1%	-2.6%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	7.7%	10.7%	3.0%	5.6%	5.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.6%	1.3%	-0.3%	1.3%	0.0%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	83.3%	83.9%	0.6%	83.2%	0.7%
10+ Years	3.5%	8.2%	4.7%	9.8%	-1.6%
5-10 Years	1.6%	4.7%	3.1%	2.9%	1.8%
2-5 Years	2.3%	2.8%	0.5%	2.2%	0.6%
Less than 2 years	9.3%	0.3%	-9.0%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.9%	76.7%	1.2%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Romania	1.6%	0.9%	0.7%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Middle East	1.3%	0.1%	1.2%
Southern Asia	3.8%	1.2%	2.6%
North America and the Caribbean	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	13.2%	13.5%	-0.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.9%	37.2%	0.7%
Christian	44.2%	46.2%	-2.0%
Buddhist	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Hindu	2.8%	1.7%	1.1%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	9.1%	6.5%	2.6%
Not answered	4.4%	6.0%	-1.6%

Safety

Is Birchlea Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birchlea 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 -82.4%.

🔎 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 8WF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 3/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 2/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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) - 3/10 (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) - 6/10 (average )
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 Birchlea are based on 21 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 Birchlea, Altrincham, WA15 8WF

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA15 8WF

Average Price
£997,589

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£1,108,767

Detached
£987,482

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Birchlea

Average Price
£960,463

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£1,095,333

Detached
£953,719

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on BirchleaStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Birchlea, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£600,000	2015-09-18	£971,791
7 Birchlea, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£550,000	2014-02-28	£1,064,583
4 Birchlea, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£474,950	2010-04-16	£961,186
7 Birchlea, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£485,000	2008-01-25	£924,757
3 Birchlea, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£486,000	2007-08-17	£957,017

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA15 8WF

Employment

WA15 8WF 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

Full-Time Employee	67
Part-Time Employee	39
Long-Term Sick or disabled	32
Retired	27
Student (economically inactive)	22
Self-Employed	18
Looking after home or family	17
Other	16
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	29
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Information and communication	14
Accommodation and food service activities	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Education	11
Financial and insurance activities	9
Construction	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Manufacturing	6
Other	5
Transport and storage	5
Real estate activities	5

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	452 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stamford Park Primary School Cedar Road , Hale WA15 9JB	3out of 4	561 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School Townfield Road , WA14 4DS	2out of 4	1,136 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Willows Primary School Victoria Road , Timperley WA15 6PP	3out of 4	1,316 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Navigation Primary School Hawarden Road , WA14 1NG	3out of 4	1,340 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	182 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wellington School Wellington Road , Timperley WA15 7RH	3out of 4	917 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Altrincham College Green Lane , Timperley WA15 8QW	3out of 4	1,112 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
North Cestrian School Dunham Road , WA14 4AJ	3out of 4	1,260 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Loreto Grammar School Dunham Road , WA14 4AH	4out of 4	1,355 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	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	874 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Loreto Preparatory School Dunham Road , WA14 4GZ	- not rated	1,188 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
Forest School Moss Lane , Timperley WA15 6LJ	- not rated	1,234 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bowdon Preparatory School for Girls Ashley Road , WA14 2LT	- not rated	1,256 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
Trafford Alternative Education Provision Brentwood Avenue , WA14 1SR	3out of 4	1,460 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Old Hall	Old Hall Hotel, Stockport Road	467 yd
Altrincham FC	Altrincham Association Football Club Ltd, Moss Lane	475 yd
Cafe in the Park	The Family Contact Centre, 40 Mayors Road	539 yd
The Little Deli Company	42 Stamford Park Road	611 yd
A Bloc	38 Stamford Park Road	637 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Timperley Sports & Social Club	Club House, Stockport Road	467 yd
The King George	King George, Moss Lane	682 yd
Icon Bar and Terrace	Old Mill Hotel, 2 Barrington Road	773 yd
The Station Hotel	Station Hotel, 44 Stamford New Road	817 yd
Malt Shovels	Malt Shovel, Stamford Street	834 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mr Yungs	134 Moss Lane	442 yd
The Good Catch	160 Stamford Park Road	442 yd
Chopsticks House	30 Moss Lane	497 yd
YO! To Go (Inside Tesco)	Tesco, Manor Road	656 yd
Domino's Pizza	30 Stamford New Road	817 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	Superstore, Manor Road	656 yd
Chi Yip Market	7-11 Cross Street	897 yd
Marks & Spencer	56 George Street	953 yd
Sainsbury's	Lloyd Street	1,014 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College URBAN ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	309 yd
Altrincham Golf Course STOCKPORT ROAD	golf	403 yd
Moss Lane MOSS LANE	grass pitches	460 yd
Stamford Park Stamford Park Road	grass pitches, tennis courts	461 yd
Altrincham Driving Range (Closed) Stockport Road	golf	512 yd
Altrincham Leisure Centre OAKFIELD ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	643 yd
Timperley Cricket Hockey And Lacrosse STOCKPORT ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	675 yd
Planet Ice Altrincham OAKFIELD ROAD	ice rinks	707 yd
Pure Gym (Altrincham) 8-16 8-16 STAMFORD NEW ROAD	health and fitness suite	844 yd
Wellington School WELLINGTON ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	927 yd

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/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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	61.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	67 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	114.05 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	114.05 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WA15 8WF