WA14 1DY is a well-regarded residential area on Back Grafton Street, 1.0km from Hale Moss in Altrincham. Administratively it sits within Altrincham ward and the Altrincham and Sale West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WA14 1DY offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 67% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Trafford. Employment levels are high (60% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Property: With prices averaging £161k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 9.7% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for WA14 1DY are sourced from Output Area E00181606 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BACK GRAFTON STREET, WA14 1DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BACK GRAFTON STREET, WA14 1DY.
241
35
£ 55,500 /yr
70%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA14 1DY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WA14 1DY is a young, economically active community — 70% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 35, signalling strong graduate retention. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area. Property prices are trending down 9.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA14 1DY. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 154,000
21 sales · Mean £ 154,622
school Local Schools
North Cestrian School
Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College
Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School
Loreto Grammar School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Stamford Park Primary School
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- Card Factory0.2 km
- New Market Dairy0.2 km
- A & J Edwards Butchers0.2 km
- C Peake (Brookes)0.2 km
- Hale Newsagents0.8 km
- + 45 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Chopsticks House0.4 km
- Mr Yungs0.9 km
- Bebe's Takeaway0.1 km
- Fold Crêpes and Galettes0.2 km
- Masala Bangladeshi0.4 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
93 nearby- loreto kitchen (Mellors ltd)0.6 km
- Cafe Nerd0.1 km
- Cinnamon Indian Restaurant0.8 km
- Kathmandu Kitchen0.3 km
- Nando's0.2 km
- + 88 more
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- Cheshire Tap0.2 km
- Malt Shovels0.4 km
- Riddles0.2 km
- The Club Theatre0.4 km
- The Station Hotel0.2 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Cresta Court Hotel0.6 km
- Travelodge Altrincham Central0.1 km
- George & Dragon Brewers Fayre0.9 km
- The Craft Union Pub Company0.1 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- Chi Yip Market0.1 km
- Marks & Spencer0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Altrincham0.2 km
- Altrincham Metrolink0.3 km
- Hale0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Stamford New Road (to define route)0.0 km
- Stamford New Road (NEbnd - to def.rte)0.1 km
- Sainsburys (to define route)0.1 km
- Sainsburys (to define route)0.1 km
- Stamford New Road (SWbnd - to def.rte)0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WA141DY · Data under Open Government Licence