WA14 postcode: what it's like to live there
The WA14 district covers Altrincham, Bowdon, Sale. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 7 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in WA14
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from WA14 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Manchester: 54 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in WA14
- Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School · WA14 4DS · Good (2023) · Top 18% in England
- Bollin Primary School · WA14 3AH · Good (2022) · Top 3% in England
- Bowdon CofE Primary School · WA14 3EX · Standards maintained (2025) · Top 2% in England
- Broadheath Primary School · WA14 5JQ · Improved significantly (2025) · Top 19% in England
- Little Bollington CofE Primary School · WA14 4SZ · Requires improvement (2024) · Bottom 4% in England
- Navigation Primary School · WA14 1NG · Good or better in every area (2025) · Top 11% in England
- Oldfield Brow Primary School · WA14 4LE · Remains Good (2024) · Top 17% in England
- Park Road Academy Primary School · WA14 5AP · Outstanding (2023) · Top 1% in England
Secondary schools in WA14
- Altrincham Grammar School for Boys · WA14 2RS · Outstanding (2022) · Top 1% in England
- Altrincham Grammar School for Girls · WA14 2NL · Outstanding (2022) · Top 1% in England
- Loreto Grammar School · WA14 4AH · Outstanding (2022) · Top 3% in England
- North Cestrian School · WA14 4AJ · Standards maintained (2024) · Top 21% in England
Fee-paying schools in WA14
- Altrincham Preparatory School · WA14 2RR · Inspected by ISI
- Bowdon Preparatory School · WA14 2LT · Inspected by ISI
Nurseries and pre-schools in WA14
- Happy Kids Nursery & Preschool · WA14 4TT · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Ivy House Day Nursery · WA14 1RU · Good (Ofsted)
- Juice Nurseries Limited · WA14 1PG · Good (Ofsted)
- Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Altrincham · WA14 1PF · Good (Ofsted)
- Oakfield Nursery School Ltd · WA14 1RS · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- The Ark Groups - Dunham School House · WA14 4SE
- Tutoring Centre · WA14 1BN
- Bowdon Nursery School · WA14 3EX · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Fun Fest Altrincham Prep · WA14 2RR
- Altrincham Day Nursery · WA14 1JD
GP surgeries in WA14
- Altrincham Medical Practice · WA14 2DD
- Barrington Medical Centre · WA14 1PF
- St Johns Medical Centre · WA14 1PF
- Family Surgery · WA14 1LL
- West Timperley Medical Centre · WA14 5PF
Neighbourhoods in WA14
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of WA14 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altrincham West, Dunham & Warburton | 35% | £435k | — | 12 min |
| Bowdon | 27% | £615k | — | 10 min |
| Altrincham East | 15% | £392k | — | 6 min |
| Broadheath & Firsway | 11% | £302k | — | 8 min |
| West Timperley | 6% | £450k | — | 8 min |
| Mobberley, Plumley & High Legh | 5% | £570k | Low | 28 min |
Questions
Where is the WA14 postcode?
WA14 covers 7 neighbourhoods in Altrincham, Bowdon, Sale, with 1,131 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in WA14?
The typical home price across WA14's neighbourhoods is £435k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in WA14?
8 primary and 4 secondary state schools have a WA14 postcode, plus 2 fee-paying.
How long is the commute from WA14?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Manchester 54 minutes.