WA15 Postcode District
WA15 is the Postcode District for Timperley, Altrincham Greater Manchester
The WA15 postcode district is located in the WA Warrington postal area, WA15 has a population of 43,533 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 8.98 square miles (23.27 square kilometres or 5,750.10 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of WA15. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
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District overview
The primary settlement in the WA15 postcode district is Hale Barns, located in the county of Greater Manchester. Other significant settlements include Hale and Timperley, also in Greater Manchester. The main post town is Altrincham.
There are 6 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector WA15 0, covers Hale Barns and Hale in Greater Manchester.
The sector WA15 0, covers Ashley in Cheshire.
The sector WA15 5 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The sector WA15 6, covers Timperley in Greater Manchester.
The sector WA15 7, covers Timperley in Greater Manchester.
The sector WA15 8, covers Hale and Altrincham and Hale Barns in Greater Manchester.
The sector WA15 9, covers Hale and Altrincham in Greater Manchester.
Post towns for this district are ALTRINCHAM, LYMM.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Trafford District (B) (1174 postal codes), followed by the Cheshire East (B) area (19 postal codes), and finally, the Manchester District (B) area (17 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Altrincham | 1.75 | NW |
| Sale | 3.64 | N |
| Gatley | 3.70 | ENE |
| Wilmslow | 4.81 | SE |
| Cheadle | 5.04 | ENE |
| Stretford | 5.10 | N |
| Knutsford | 5.35 | SSW |
| Cheadle Hulme | 5.36 | E |
| Partington | 5.56 | NW |
| Urmston | 6.10 | NNW |
| Bramhall | 6.47 | E |
| Lymm | 6.63 | W |
| Irlam | 6.72 | NW |
| Stockport | 7.01 | ENE |
| Salford | 7.53 | N |
| Eccles | 7.67 | N |
| Manchester | 7.94 | NNE |
| Hazel Grove | 8.15 | E |
| Poynton | 8.25 | ESE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 1,256
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timperley | ALTRINCHAM | WA15 7 | 275 |
| Timperley | ALTRINCHAM | WA15 6 | 244 |
| Hale | ALTRINCHAM | WA15 9 | 166 |
| Hale | ALTRINCHAM | WA15 8 | 162 |
| Hale Barns | ALTRINCHAM | WA15 0 | 101 |
| Hale | ALTRINCHAM | WA15 0 | 58 |
| ALTRINCHAM | ALTRINCHAM | WA15 8 | 42 |
| Hale Barns | ALTRINCHAM | WA15 8 | 35 |
| ALTRINCHAM | ALTRINCHAM | WA15 9 | 23 |
| Hale | ALTRINCHAM | WA15 9 | 16 |
| Ashley | ALTRINCHAM | WA15 0 | 15 |
| ALTRINCHAM | ALTRINCHAM | WA15 9 | 12 |
| Timperley | ALTRINCHAM | WA15 7 | 8 |
| Hale | ALTRINCHAM | WA15 0 | 8 |
| Timperley | ALTRINCHAM | WA15 7 | 7 |
| ALTRINCHAM | ALTRINCHAM | WA15 8 | 7 |
| Ringway | ALTRINCHAM | WA15 0 | 6 |
| Hale Barns | ALTRINCHAM | WA15 0 | 6 |
| Ringway | ALTRINCHAM | WA15 8 | 6 |
| Timperley | ALTRINCHAM | WA15 8 | 6 |
| Hale | ALTRINCHAM | WA15 8 | 5 |
| Hale | ALTRINCHAM | WA15 8 | 5 |
| Hale | ALTRINCHAM | WA15 7 | 5 |
| Timperley | ALTRINCHAM | WA15 6 | 5 |
| Ashley | ALTRINCHAM | WA15 0 | 4 |
| Timperley | ALTRINCHAM | WA15 6 | 4 |
| Timperley | ALTRINCHAM | WA15 6 | 4 |
| ALTRINCHAM | ALTRINCHAM | WA15 8 | 3 |
| Hale Barns | ALTRINCHAM | WA15 8 | 3 |
| Hale Barns | ALTRINCHAM | WA15 8 | 3 |
| Hale Barns | ALTRINCHAM | WA15 0 | 2 |
| Ringway | ALTRINCHAM | WA15 8 | 2 |
| ALTRINCHAM | ALTRINCHAM | WA15 7 | 2 |
| Timperley | ALTRINCHAM | WA15 7 | 2 |
| Ringway | ALTRINCHAM | WA15 8 | 1 |
| Ringway | ALTRINCHAM | WA15 8 | 1 |
| Ashley | ALTRINCHAM | WA15 0 | 1 |
| Timperley | ALTRINCHAM | WA15 8 | 1 |
Street list for WA15
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| TANYARD LANE | 19 |
| COW LANE | 13 |
| HOUGH GREEN | 8 |
| EGERTON MOSS | 8 |
| BACK LANE | 6 |
| CASTLE MILL LANE | 6 |
| MILL LANE | 4 |
| ST GEORGES CRESCENT | 1 |
| BOLLINWAY | 1 |
| BRICKHILL LANE | 1 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 |
| Drugs | 12 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASHLEY ROAD | ALTRINCHAM | HALE | 63 | WA15 9SF | View map |
| STOCKPORT ROAD | ALTRINCHAM | TIMPERLEY | 48 | WA15 7UG | View map |
| HALE ROAD | ALTRINCHAM | HALE BARNS | 17 | WA15 8SS | View map |
| PARK ROAD | ALTRINCHAM | TIMPERLEY | 12 | WA15 6TE | View map |
| VICTORIA ROAD | ALTRINCHAM | HALE | 10 | WA15 9AD | View map |
| STAMFORD PARK ROAD | ALTRINCHAM | HALE | 9 | WA15 9EZ | View map |
| THORLEY LANE | ALTRINCHAM | TIMPERLEY | 8 | WA15 7BN | View map |
| HEYES LANE | ALTRINCHAM | TIMPERLEY | 7 | WA15 6EA | View map |
| MOSS LANE | ALTRINCHAM | HALE | 7 | WA15 8AN | View map |
| RIDDINGS ROAD | ALTRINCHAM | TIMPERLEY | 7 | WA15 6BP | View map |
| WOODHOUSE LANE EAST | ALTRINCHAM | TIMPERLEY | 7 | WA15 6AS | View map |
| BROOMFIELD LANE | ALTRINCHAM | HALE | 6 | WA15 9AQ | View map |
| PARK ROAD | ALTRINCHAM | HALE | 6 | WA15 9NN | View map |
Schools in the district
St Ambrose College
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Wicker Lane , Halebarns , Altrincham
Postcode: WA15 0HE
Headteacher: Mr M D Thompson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Saint Ambrose College
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Hale Road , Hale Barns , Altrincham
Postcode: WA15 0HE
Headteacher: Dermot Rainey (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Elmridge Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Wilton Drive , Halebarns , Wilton Drive Halebarns , Altrincham
Postcode: WA15 0JF
Headteacher: Mrs J Appleyard (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Elmridge Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Wilton Drive , Hale Barns , Altrincham
Postcode: WA15 0JF
Headteacher: Ms Rebecca Bolton (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Heyes Lane Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Crofton Avenue , Timperley , Altrincham
Postcode: WA15 6BZ
Headteacher: Ms Samantha Foord (Acting Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Pictor School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Grove Lane , Timperley
Postcode: WA15 6PH
Headteacher: Mrs Beverley Owens (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Pictor Academy
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Grove Lane , Timperley
Postcode: WA15 6PH
Headteacher: Mr Andrew Taylor (Head of School)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Willows Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Victoria Road , Timperley , Altrincham
Postcode: WA15 6PP
Headteacher: Headteacher Kirsten Warren (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Hugh's Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Park Road , Timperley , Altrincham
Postcode: WA15 6TQ
Headteacher: Mrs Lisa Kelly (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Broomwood Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Mainwood Road , Timperley , Altrincham
Postcode: WA15 7JU
Headteacher: Dr Louise Owen (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Cloverlea Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Green Lane North , Timperley , Altrincham
Postcode: WA15 7NQ
Headteacher: Mr C McConnell (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Wellington School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Wellington Road , Timperley , Altrincham
Postcode: WA15 7RH
Headteacher: Stuart Beeley (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Orchard Road , Altrincham
Postcode: WA15 8EY
Headteacher: Mrs A Harrop (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Urban Road , Altrincham
Postcode: WA15 8HT
Headteacher: Mrs Clare Hogg (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Well Green Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Briony Avenue , Hale , Altrincham
Postcode: WA15 8QA
Headteacher: Mrs Kathryn Markham (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Altrincham College
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Green Lane , Timperley , Altrincham
Postcode: WA15 8QW
Headteacher: Ms Kim Earle (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Stamford Park Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Cedar Road , Hale , Altrincham
Postcode: WA15 9JB
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Price (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Stamford Park Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Cedar Road , Hale , Altrincham
Postcode: WA15 9JB
Headteacher: Mrs L Johnson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dental Surgery | 273 STOCKPORT ROAD, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, CHESHIRE, WA15 7SP | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Crescent Road (dental Surgery) | 2 CRESCENT ROAD, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, CHESHIRE, WA15 9NA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | The Lakes Medical Centre | MAINWOOD ROAD, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, CHESHIRE, WA15 7JW | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Mr Nd Mclean | NEIL D W MCLEAN'S DENTAL SURGERY, 2A DELAHAYS DRIVE, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, WA15 8DP | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | South Manchester Dental | 53C MAINWOOD ROAD, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, WA15 7JW | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Hale Dental Clinic | 163A ASHLEY ROAD, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, CHESHIRE, WA15 9SD | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riddings Family Health Centre | 34 RIDDINGS ROAD, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, CHESHIRE, WA15 6BP | GP PRACTICE | Call 0161 9629662 |
| 2 | Park Medical Practice | 405 STOCKPORT ROAD, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, CHESHIRE, WA15 7XR | GP PRACTICE | Call 0161 9733485 |
| 3 | Timperley Health Centre (westwood) | 169 GROVE LANE, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, CHESHIRE, WA15 6PH | GP PRACTICE | Call 0161 9803751 |
| 4 | Shay Lane Medical Centre (kelman) | SHAY LANE MEDICAL CENTRE, SHAY LANE, HALE BARNS, ALTRINCHAM, CHESHIRE, WA15 8NZ | GP PRACTICE | Call 0161 9803835 |
| 5 | Shay Lane Medical Centre (patel) | 13 SHAY LANE, HALE BARNS, ALTRINCHAM, CHESHIRE, WA15 8NZ | GP PRACTICE | Call 0161 9802656 |
| 6 | Village Surgery | 169 GROVE LANE, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, CHESHIRE, WA15 6PH | GP PRACTICE | Call 0161 9039010 |
| 7 | The Lakes | 53C MAINWOOD ROAD, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, CHESHIRE, WA15 7JW | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Broomwood Pharmacy | 63 BRIARFIELD ROAD, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, CHESHIRE, WA15 7DD | PHARMACY | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Tesco Instore Pharmacy | MANOR ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, CHESHIRE, WA15 9QT | PHARMACY | Call 01619 569547 |
| 3 | Timperley Pharmacy | 250 STOCKPORT ROAD, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, CHESHIRE, WA15 7UN | PHARMACY | Call 0161 9485066 |
| 4 | Barry Bladon | 219 ASHLEY ROAD, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, CHESHIRE, WA15 9SZ | PHARMACY | Call 0161 9281233 |
| 5 | Pelican Pharmacy | 405 STOCKPORT ROAD, WEST TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, CHESHIRE, WA15 7XR | PHARMACY | Call 0161 9624255 |
| 6 | Well | 238 STOCKPORT ROAD, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, ALTRINCHAM, CHESHIRE, WA15 7UN | PHARMACY | Call 01619 804269 |
| 7 | Station Pharmacy | 102 PARK ROAD, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, CHESHIRE, WA15 6TE | PHARMACY | Call 0161 9731238 |
| 8 | High Speed Pharmacy | 72 WOOD LANE, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, WA15 7PL | PHARMACY | Call 01613 027637 |
| 9 | Riddings Pharmacy | 38 RIDDINGS ROAD, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, WA15 6BP | PHARMACY | Call 01619 732951 |
| 10 | Grove Lane Pharmacy | 186 GROVE LANE, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, WA15 8PU | PHARMACY | Call 01619 802424 |
| 11 | Hale Barns Pharmacy | 321 HALE ROAD, HALE BARNS, ALTRINCHAM, WA15 8SS | PHARMACY | Call 01619 805247 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wood & Watson Opticians | 176A ASHLEY ROAD, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, CHESHIRE, WA15 9SF | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Visioncare Mobile Opticians Limited | 28 CANTERBURY ROAD, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, CHESHIRE, WA15 8PL | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Armchair Vision (cheadle) | FLAT 2, RIDGEWAY, 10 BROAD LANE, ALTRINCHAM, WA15 0DD | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Altrincham Extra | TESCO STORES LTD, MANOR ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, CHESHIRE, WA15 9QT | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Sloane & Co Styling Opticians | 186 ASHLEY ROAD, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, WA15 9SF | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Timperley Village Eyecare | 371 STOCKPORT ROAD, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, WA15 7UR | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £1,051,083 | 142 | £946,981 | 162 | £988,954 | 150 | £1,047,169 | 149 |
| Semi-detached | £539,326 | 270 | £510,284 | 274 | £538,152 | 245 | £541,553 | 243 |
| Terraced | £476,470 | 134 | £451,111 | 122 | £489,927 | 108 | £439,139 | 126 |
| Flats | £254,807 | 82 | £254,169 | 99 | £274,186 | 73 | £221,908 | 72 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M56 J6
Average Driving Time from within the district: 4.69
Average Driving Distance: 2.17
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 871
M56 J3A
Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.58
Average Driving Distance: 2.73
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 556
M56 J8
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.10
Average Driving Distance: 3.39
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 439
M602 J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.43
Average Driving Distance: 3.06
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1
M56 J4
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.43
Average Driving Distance: 3.10
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1159
M56 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.51
Average Driving Distance: 3.02
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 43
M56 J5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.55
Average Driving Distance: 3.84
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1025
M56 J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.03
Average Driving Distance: 4.17
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 791
M60 J7
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.46
Average Driving Distance: 3.51
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 139
M60 J8
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.91
Average Driving Distance: 4.07
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 58
M60 J5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.92
Average Driving Distance: 3.06
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 38
M602 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.05
Average Driving Distance: 4.75
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1
M60 J6
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.12
Average Driving Distance: 3.72
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 283
M60 J20
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.42
Average Driving Distance: 4.30
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1
M60 J24
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.68
Average Driving Distance: 4.71
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1
M60 J19
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.24
Average Driving Distance: 4.78
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| WA15 0 | Lymm Scale Payment Delivery Office |
| WA15 0 | Altrincham Delivery Office |
| WA15 6 | Altrincham Delivery Office |
| WA15 7 | Altrincham Delivery Office |
| WA15 8 | Altrincham Delivery Office |
| WA15 9 | Altrincham Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| W | A | 1 | 5 | - | X | X | X |
| W | A | 1 | 5 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions in or around this district.
| Name | Category | Detail | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runway Visitor Park | Visitor Centres | Heritage / Visitor Centre | View map |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the WA15 postal code is Timperley followed by Hale, and Hale Barns.
The WA15 Postcode shares a border with WA14 (ALTRINCHAM, Bowdon, Broadheath), WA16 (KNUTSFORD, Mobberley, High Legh), M22 (MANCHESTER, Wythenshawe), M23 (MANCHESTER, Roundthorn Industrial Estate, Wythenshawe), M90 (Manchester Airport, Airport City) and M33 (SALE).
Maps and visuals
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