Area Report
Last updated 24 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the more comfortable corners of Trafford: a school rated Good within a short walk and Altrincham Rail Station 0.3 miles off, putting roughly 7 km² within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around WA14 4DS.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
9Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 23 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 36 schools in total
- IMD education decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
0crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- no crimes in 0.25 mi last month
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
14GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 13 GP, 1 hospital, 16 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: BOOTS — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
Altrincham Rail Station0.3 mi
Navigation Road Rail Station0.5 mi
Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)0.3 mi
Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)0.3 mi
31 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.11 mi
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
15green spaces
- IMD environment decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 11.1 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: St George's Church — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
30shops & libraries
- 26 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Asda, The Co-operative Group, Marks and Spencer, Tesco…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Asda Altrincham Express Petrol — 0.1 mi
In Trafford, 79% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (95% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 96% got their first preference (100% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Trafford, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near WA14 4DS.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in WA14.
Average sold price by property type across the WA14 district, 2021–2026.
About WA14 4DS
WA14 4DS scores 90/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and local amenities — with Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WA14 4DS is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 9/10, ranked 28,986 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is low (IMD housing decile 9/10).
There are 36 schools within the typical catchment area, including 6 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 17 rated Good. The nearest school is Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
No crimes were reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, consistent with a very low local crime profile.
Healthcare access is good, with 13 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 16 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is BOOTS, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is ALTRINCHAM HOSPITAL, 0.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
