Ashley Road is in Hale, Altrincham and in Trafford district. WA15 9SF 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 Ashley Road, Hale, Altrincham, WA15 9SF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA15 9PA, WA15 9SQ, WA15 9SD, WA15 9TG, WA15 9SH, WA15 9SJ, WA15 9SA, WA14 2UJ, WA15 9AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA15 9SF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.8% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.2% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 32.3% | 32.8% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.6% | 44.4% | -3.2% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 14.4% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (94.2%) 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 | 61.7% | 58% | -3.7% | 48.4% | 9.6% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 36.2% | 6.5% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 7% | 2.7% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -10.0% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 9SF this area, 6.8% 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 67.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.5% | 6.8% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 3.2% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 10.8% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 8.8% | -1.8% | 16.9% | -8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.2% | 67.5% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 33.7% |
| Other | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 93% | 86.8% | -6.2% | 81.4% | 5.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 89.2% 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 | 94.3% | 89.2% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 5.4% | 3.8% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 89.8% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 76.7% | 12.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central Asia | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 6.1% | 0.5% | 5.6% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashley Road was 2.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 1833.3% higher than the Altrincham average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Ashley Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 6 local areas in Altrincham and the 5th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Trafford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -98.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 178 Ashley Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-01-21 | £541,430 |
| 188A Ashley Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £3,000 | 2017-10-27 | £3,753 |
| Ground Floor 176A Ashley Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £2,750,000 | 2017-04-03 | £3,679,677 |
| 186 Ashley Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £23,500 | 2016-09-09 | £32,192 |
| 184A Ashley Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2003-04-23 | £666,667 |
WA15 9SF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 9SF 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 820 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowdon CofE Primary School Grange Road , Bowdon WA14 3EX | 4out of 4 | 861 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bollin Primary School Apsley Grove , Bowdon WA14 3AH | 1out of 4 | 1,436 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Orchard Road , WA15 8EY | 4out of 4 | 1,585 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School Townfield Road , WA14 4DS | 2out of 4 | 1,632 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altrincham Grammar School for Boys Marlborough Road , Bowdon WA14 2RS | 4out of 4 | 290 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Girls Cavendish Road , Bowdon WA14 2NL | 4out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College Urban Road , WA15 8HT | 4out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cestrian School Dunham Road , WA14 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,462 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto Grammar School Dunham Road , WA14 4AH | 4out of 4 | 1,508 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altrincham Preparatory School Marlborough Road , Bowdon WA14 2RR | - not rated | 473 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Hale Preparatory School Broomfield Lane , Hale WA15 9AS | - not rated | 498 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowdon Preparatory School for Girls Ashley Road , WA14 2LT | - not rated | 657 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Loreto Preparatory School Dunham Road , WA14 4GZ | - not rated | 1,495 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St Ambrose Prep School Wicker Lane , Hale Barns WA15 0HF | - not rated | 2,414 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Ashley Road | 6 yd | |
| Gupshup | 199 Ashley Road | 71 yd | |
| Sigiriya Restaurants Ltd | 173 Ashley Road | 75 yd | |
| Victors | 169-171 Ashley Road | 75 yd | |
| Riva | 4 Cecil Road | 78 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Elk of Hale | 193 Ashley Road | 71 yd | |
| Recardo’s | 161 Ashley Road | 75 yd | |
| Mulans | 3 Crown Passages | 204 yd | |
| The Railway | Railway Inn, 128-130 Ashley Road | 283 yd | |
| Altrincham Borough Bowling Club | Bowling Club, Willow Tree Road | 487 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Revive Indian Kicthen | 188 Ashley Road | 2 yd | |
| Pizza Express / Mac & Wings | Spring House, 142 Ashley Road | 215 yd | |
| WA14 Fish and Chips | 120 Ashley Road | 283 yd | |
| Canada Grill | 138 Ashley Road | 283 yd | |
| Costa's Fish & Chips | 35 Hale Road | 610 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 204-206 Ashley Road | 188 yd | |
| Tesco | 229 Ashley Road | 237 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Lloyd Street | 900 yd | |
| Tesco | Superstore, Manor Road | 958 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hale Village Tennis Club Leigh Road | tennis courts | 206 yd |
| The Grammar MARLBOROUGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 386 yd |
| Mercure Altrincham Bowdon Hotel LANGHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 437 yd |
| Bowdon Cricket Hockey & Squash Club SOUTH DOWNS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 820 yd |
| Total Fitness (Altrincham) LLOYD STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 889 yd |
| Stamford Park Stamford Park Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 913 yd |
| Bowdon Church School GRANGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 917 yd |
| Grange Road Playing Field Grange Road | grass pitches | 921 yd |
| Hale Lawn Tennis Club PARK AVENUE | tennis courts | 935 yd |
| Moss Lane MOSS LANE | grass pitches | 1,069 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 60.6% |
| 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 | 73.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 223.14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 223.14 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.92 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.