WA15 — ALTRINCHAM | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WA15

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WA15 is £603,239, which is 94% above the Cheshire average of £311,410.

Properties in WA15 cost 110.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WA15 have risen 1.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£973,607	445
Semi-detached	£528,585	777
Terraced	£472,670	359
Flat	£260,128	254
All types	£603,239	1888

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WA15

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WA15 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.0 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 WA15

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WA15 has 17 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Stamford Park Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Heyes Lane Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Broomwood Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Well Green Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Willows Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	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 WA15 are 358.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

358.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

89%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WA15 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

WA15 — ALTRINCHAM

Area Summary

WA15 (ALTRINCHAM) offers above-average property prices (£603,239, 110% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 17 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (358 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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£558K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WA15?

The average house price in WA15 (ALTRINCHAM) is £603,239, based on 1888 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 110% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.9% over the past year.

Is WA15 a safe area to live?

Crime in WA15 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 (0.0 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 WA15?

There are 17 schools in or near WA15. 35% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in WA15?

Council tax in WA15 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 WA15?

The average broadband download speed in WA15 is 358 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 89%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WA15 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 35% of homes in WA15 are owner-occupied. 14% are privately rented and 15% are social housing. The total population is approximately 241,025.