WA14 — ALTRINCHAM | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WA14

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WA14 is £558,491, which is 79% above the Cheshire average of £311,410.

Properties in WA14 cost 94.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WA14 have fallen 7.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£1,110,387	233
Semi-detached	£524,361	347
Terraced	£450,294	381
Flat	£309,149	550
All types	£558,491	1597

5-Year Price History

Looking to buy in WA14?

Compare mortgage rates for a £447K loan — free, no obligation.

Compare rates

Crime & Safety in WA14

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WA14 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

Protect your home in WA14

Compare home insurance quotes from leading UK providers.

Compare quotes →

Schools in WA14

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WA14 has 16 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Navigation Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Oldfield Brow Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Broadheath Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Bowdon CofE Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	mi
Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

241,025

Population

Median Age

35%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

35.0%

Private rent

14.0%

Social rent

15.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WA14 are 343.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

343.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

87%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WA14 is collected by Trafford. The Band D rate is £1,878/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

WA14 — ALTRINCHAM

Area Summary

WA14 (ALTRINCHAM) offers above-average property prices (£558,491, 95% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), strong school provision (5 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (343 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Strong

Broadband

Good

What's your property in WA14 worth?

Get a free, no-obligation valuation from a local expert.

Get free valuation

Nearby Postcodes

Compare areas →

WA13

LYMM

£450K

▼ 14.1% YoY

WA15

ALTRINCHAM

£603K

▲ 1.9% YoY

WA16

KNUTSFORD

£641K

▲ 8.5% YoY

Compare WA14 with nearby areas

WA14 vs WA13 WA14 vs WA15 WA14 vs WA16

Related property guides

UK Average House Prices → Cheshire House Prices → Cheapest Places to Live → Safest Areas in England → Best Areas for Families → Fastest-Rising Prices →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WA14?

The average house price in WA14 (ALTRINCHAM) is £558,491, based on 1597 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 95% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 7.9% over the past year.

Is WA14 a safe area to live?

Crime in WA14 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WA14?

There are 16 schools in or near WA14. 44% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 5 Outstanding and 2 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in WA14?

Council tax in WA14 is collected by Trafford. The Band D rate is £1,878 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in WA14?

The average broadband download speed in WA14 is 343 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 94% of premises, ultrafast to 87%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WA14 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 35% of homes in WA14 are owner-occupied. 14% are privately rented and 15% are social housing. The total population is approximately 241,025.