POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
WA14 2LR postcode decision report
Balanced move-check signal
Connectivity looks mixed, with gigabit availability at 54.5%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 20 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 22 May 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £150,000Based on 25 sales · Latest sale in data: 22 May 2026
- Gigabit availability 54.5%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 20 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 25 sales · Latest sale in data: 22 May 2026.
Broadband
Broadband coverage is mixedGigabit availability is 54.5%, with 54.5% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
14 within 400mWA14 2LR links 14 transport stops within 400m and 68 within 800m. 12 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Stamford Road (BCT) at about 83m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Hale Rail Station at about 394m.
Local business
130 within 1200mWA14 2LR currently links 130 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 63 food and drink, 21 nightlife, 12 grocery. The closest mapped place is Yara at about 373m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
2,275 online job adverts observedTrafford local authority · May 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 3,010 online job adverts observed in May 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched WA14 2LR in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
20 nearby school rows20 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for WA14 2LR. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Crime context unavailableApproximate crime context is not yet linked to WA14 2LR in the current live seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£150,000
Strong sample. Based on 25 sales · Latest sale in data: 22 May 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of WA14 2LR, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
63 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by restaurant (28), cafe (21), fast food (14).
Amenity group
Nightlife
21 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (14), bar (7).
Amenity group
Grocery
12 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (5), supermarket (4), bakery (3).
Amenity group
Financial services
10 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by bank (8), atm (2).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Food and drink
Yara
Restaurant at Oxford Road, Altrincham.
Food and drink
Oxford Road Cafe
Cafe at 19, Ashley Road, Altrincham.
Food and drink
Kathmandu Kitchen
Restaurant at Ashley Road, Altrincham.
Food and drink
Aminah Tandoori
Fast Food at Altrincham.
Food and drink
Angkor Soul
Restaurant at Ashley Road, Altrincham.
Food and drink
Dream Time Café
Restaurant at Oxford Road, Altrincham.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School
Primary option in WA14 4DS. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Altrincham Preparatory School
Primary option in WA14 2RR. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Bollin Primary School
Primary option in WA14 3AH. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for WA14 2LR before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
Open planning watch toolRecommended tool
Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around WA14 2LR.
Open broadband checkerRecommended tool
Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
Open flood risk checkerRecommended guide
Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like WA14 2LR with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess WA14 2LR.
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Ask vetted agents
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