Postcode Analysis Trafford, North West

GORSE BANK ROAD, WA15 0AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GORSE BANK ROAD, WA15 0AL.

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Population

325

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 58,800 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WA15 0AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WA15 0AL combines high owner-occupation (94%), strong property values (£1.0M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £1.0M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WA15 0AL is a well-regarded residential area on Gorse Bank Road, 0.4km from Hale Barns in Hale (Trafford). Administratively it sits within Hale Barns ward and the Altrincham and Sale West constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WA15, WA15 0AL offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Trafford.

Property: Prices average £1.0M. 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 WA15 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00031101 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA15 0AL. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.3%
Asian / British Asian18.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed11.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 905,000

3 sales · Mean £ 918,333

Semi-Detached

£ 1,150,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,150,000

school Local Schools

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Elmridge Primary School

Outstanding231 pupils0.5 km
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Saint Ambrose College

Good1073 pupils1.0 km
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Well Green Primary School

Good239 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Majestic Wine Warehouse0.6 km
  • Roots0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Bulls Head Inn0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Balchoa0.7 km
  • Cherry Tree Restaurant0.7 km
  • Syriana0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Booths0.7 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Hale Barns Cricket Club0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Our Deli Limited0.7 km
  • That Pizza Place Ltd0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ashley1.9 km
  • Hale2.8 km
  • Manchester Airport3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Chapel Drive0.2 km
  • Chapel Drive0.2 km
  • High Elm Road0.4 km
  • High Elm Road0.4 km
  • High Elm Road0.4 km