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WA14

ALTRINCHAM

Cheshire, North West, England

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WA14 is the postcode district for ALTRINCHAM, located in Cheshire, North West.

Avg price £558,491
1yr change ▼ 7.9%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 5 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£558,491

▼ 7.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

95% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

16 schools

Broadband Speed

343 Mbps

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.

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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

£538K £549K £561K £572K £584K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

5

Outstanding

2

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

241,025

Population

62

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.

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343.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

87%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions about WA14 ALTRINCHAM

What is the average house price in WA14 ALTRINCHAM?
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 ALTRINCHAM 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 is the population of WA14 ALTRINCHAM?
The population of WA14 (ALTRINCHAM) is approximately 241,025 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 35% of homes are owner-occupied, 14% are privately rented, and 15% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in WA14 ALTRINCHAM?
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.

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