POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
WA14 5BZ postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. 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 17 Feb 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £188,750Based on 20 sales · Latest sale in data: 17 Feb 2026
- Gigabit availability 100%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 20 sales · Latest sale in data: 17 Feb 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% 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
12 within 400mWA14 5BZ links 12 transport stops within 400m and 45 within 800m. 6 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Timperley Metrolink Stop (BCT) at about 27m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Timperley (Metrolink) at about 105m.
Local business
56 within 1200mWA14 5BZ currently links 56 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 23 food and drink, 11 grocery, 9 personal services. The closest mapped place is The Mughal at about 40m. 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 5BZ in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
20 nearby school rows20 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for WA14 5BZ. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Crime context unavailableApproximate crime context is not yet linked to WA14 5BZ in the current live seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£188,750
Strong sample. Based on 20 sales · Latest sale in data: 17 Feb 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of WA14 5BZ, 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
23 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (11), cafe (6), restaurant (6).
Amenity group
Grocery
11 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (8), supermarket (2), bakery (1).
Amenity group
Personal services
9 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (6), beauty (3).
Amenity group
Nightlife
5 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (4), bar (1).
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
The Mughal
Restaurant at The Mughal, 86, Park Road, Altrincham.
Food and drink
Wok Inn
Restaurant at Wok Inn, 84, Park Road, Altrincham.
Personal services
Deano's Timperley Barber Shop
Hairdresser at Deano's Timperley Barber Shop, 82, Park Road, Altrincham.
Personal services
Timperley Hair Design
Hairdresser at Timperley Hair Design, 78, Park Road, Altrincham.
Food and drink
A.Bardsley
Cafe at A.Bardsley, 76, Park Road, Altrincham.
Food and drink
Turkish Grill
Restaurant at 70, Park 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 5BZ 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 5BZ.
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 5BZ 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 5BZ.
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Ask vetted agents
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