Finchley Road is in Hale, Altrincham and in Trafford district. WA15 9RD 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 Finchley Road, Hale, Altrincham, WA15 9RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA15 9RE, WA15 9QJ, WA15 9EN, WA15 9EW, WA15 9QF, WA15 9EJ, WA15 9RQ, WA15 9EL, WA15 9EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA15 9RD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 51.1% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.1% | 48.9% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 31.1% | 37.6% | 6.5% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.8% | 46.2% | -5.6% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 10.7% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 2.1% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (94.1%) 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 | 68% | 69.3% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 20.9% |
| Good health | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -8.8% |
| Fair health | 6.9% | 3.4% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -9.3% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 9RD this area, 5.1% 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 62.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.6% | 5.1% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -13.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 3.4% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 10.6% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 14.9% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.9% | 62.6% | 6.7% | 33.8% | 28.8% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.2% | 88.1% | -7.1% | 81.4% | 6.7% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 87.2% 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 | 93.5% | 87.2% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 5% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 87.8% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 6% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 3.1% | -2.1% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.3% | 76.7% | 13.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.8% | 37.2% | -3.4% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Jewish | 4.7% | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Finchley Road 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 -16.5%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Finchley Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £554,000 | 2021-10-21 | £658,341 |
| 40 Finchley Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2021-06-30 | £569,570 |
| 20 Finchley Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2020-12-17 | £651,091 |
| 32 Finchley Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2019-10-14 | £740,150 |
| 38 Finchley Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £551,000 | 2019-07-26 | £742,135 |
WA15 9RD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 9RD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford Park Primary School Cedar Road , Hale WA15 9JB | 3out of 4 | 532 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Orchard Road , WA15 8EY | 4out of 4 | 883 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School Townfield Road , WA14 4DS | 2out of 4 | 966 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowdon CofE Primary School Grange Road , Bowdon WA14 3EX | 4out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Navigation Primary School Hawarden Road , WA14 1NG | 3out of 4 | 1,586 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College Urban Road , WA15 8HT | 4out of 4 | 669 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Boys Marlborough Road , Bowdon WA14 2RS | 4out of 4 | 882 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| North Cestrian School Dunham Road , WA14 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 885 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto Grammar School Dunham Road , WA14 4AH | 4out of 4 | 960 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Girls Cavendish Road , Bowdon WA14 2NL | 4out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowdon Preparatory School for Girls Ashley Road , WA14 2LT | - not rated | 521 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Hale Preparatory School Broomfield Lane , Hale WA15 9AS | - not rated | 526 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto Preparatory School Dunham Road , WA14 4GZ | - not rated | 878 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Altrincham Preparatory School Marlborough Road , Bowdon WA14 2RR | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Forest School Moss Lane , Timperley WA15 6LJ | - not rated | 1,863 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Bloc | 38 Stamford Park Road | 104 yd | |
| The Little Deli Company | 42 Stamford Park Road | 145 yd | |
| Tesco Customer Cafe | Tesco, Manor Road | 233 yd | |
| The Hub Cafe | Pownall Road Day Centre, Pownall Road | 235 yd | |
| Nostro Cafe | 41-41A Hale Road | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tatton Arms | Tatton Arms, 3-5 Tipping Street | 251 yd | |
| The Club Theatre | Club Theatre, 17 Oxford Road | 375 yd | |
| The Green Room | 10 Goose Green | 470 yd | |
| King Pong The Little Drop | 9 Goose Green | 470 yd | |
| Costello's Bar | 18 Goose Green | 470 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| YO! To Go (Inside Tesco) | Tesco, Manor Road | 233 yd | |
| Costa's Fish & Chips | 35 Hale Road | 286 yd | |
| Chopsticks House | 30 Moss Lane | 377 yd | |
| Eat East | 3 Peter Street | 438 yd | |
| Off The Wheaton Track Deli | 8-10 Oxford Road | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Superstore, Manor Road | 233 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Lloyd Street | 380 yd | |
| Chi Yip Market | 7-11 Cross Street | 563 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 56 George Street | 697 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 204-206 Ashley Road | 872 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stamford Park Stamford Park Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 280 yd |
| Total Fitness (Altrincham) LLOYD STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 389 yd |
| Planet Ice Altrincham OAKFIELD ROAD | ice rinks | 460 yd |
| Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College URBAN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 627 yd |
| Altrincham Leisure Centre OAKFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 629 yd |
| Hale Village Tennis Club Leigh Road | tennis courts | 650 yd |
| Pure Gym (Altrincham) 8-16 8-16 STAMFORD NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 667 yd |
| Moss Lane MOSS LANE | grass pitches | 748 yd |
| Mercure Altrincham Bowdon Hotel LANGHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 808 yd |
| A S E Club HIGH BANK | 855 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 30.0% |
| 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% |
| 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 | 75.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.