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Altrincham

Altrincham is one of 21 wards in Trafford, home to 11,033 people in 4,977 households (Census 2021). Homes sold for a median of £380,000 over the past two years, in line with the Trafford median. On average 10% of the land within 500 metres of a home postcode is green space — 32% below the Trafford average.

Ward E05015239 · 432 postcodes · Updated 24 October 2026
11,033residentsCensus 2021
£380kmedian sale price400 sales, 24 months
10%green within 500 mpostcode average
87%gigabit broadbandaverage of postcodes
Altrincham in TraffordPostcodes in Altrincham highlighted; the rest of Trafford in grey
Map of Trafford with Altrincham highlighted

People and homes.

11,033 residents in 4,977 households, next to the Trafford average.

16%
aged 15–29
16%
aged 65 and over
64%
owner-occupied homes
27%
privately rented
9%
socially rented
28%
flats in purpose-built blocks

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics

Prices.

Quarterly median of standard sales in Altrincham and Trafford.

AltrinchamTrafford
£261k£332k£402k£473k2024 Q12024 Q22024 Q32024 Q42025 Q12025 Q22025 Q32025 Q42026 Q12026 Q22026 Q3
£261k£332k£402k£473k2024 Q12025 Q12026 Q12026 Q3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, sales to 28 Aug 2026

Food hygiene.

Food businesses in Altrincham with a published hygiene rating.

227rated food businessesin total
92%rated good or very good (4 or 5)Trafford: 91%
4rated 2 or belowlatest inspection

Council food safety officers rate businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good) for hygiene, the state of the premises and how food safety is managed. A rating reflects the standards found on the day of inspection, not the quality of the food.

Source: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene rating data as of 26 October 2026 (Open Government Licence)