Town Pop. 17,851

Living in Hale (Trafford): Liveability Score 61/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hale (Trafford) scores 61/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 76/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 54/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 3 places in the M22 postcode district. Its healthcare score runs 14 points below the M22 district's 90/100. That is 11 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the M22 postcode district.

61
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Hale (Trafford) scores 61 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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M22 0AD M22 1AA M22 2DN M22 4AA M22 5AA M22 8AA M22 9AA M22 M90 SK9 WA14

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
54
28.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 216 crimes
↓ 64% below national average
Public order 62 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
Other theft 46 crimes
↓ 58% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 39 crimes
↓ 68% below national average
Drugs 39 crimes
↓ 33% below national average
other 103 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Styal Road 110 crimes
  2. 2 Holly Grove 56 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 42 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 14.1 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 10.7 µg/m³
67
Green Space 55
Parks Ample 27
Sports Pitches Ample 15
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Ample 4
Tennis Courts Ample 40
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 10

Services

Schools
59
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 20 in area
5Outstanding13Good2Ungraded
  • Altrincham Grammar School for BoysSecondary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Altrincham Grammar School for GirlsSecondary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Bowdon CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Outstanding
  • Loreto Grammar SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • St Vincent's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Altrincham CollegeSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Bollin Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Broomwood Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Elmridge Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
76
A&E departmentsWythenshawe Hospital0.6 mi
Manchester University Hospitals (central site)6.3 mi
Manchester Royal Infirmary6.4 mi
Hospital waitsManchester University NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.5%
2 GP surgeries in area 6 within 4km best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,822 patients per GP
4dentists3pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
38
Full fibre (FTTP)91.5%
available across Trafford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
86.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 527 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate57%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57%Unemployed2.5%Retired23.7%Student5%Other inactive11.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.2%Skilled & technical30%Routine & elementary15.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.4%Level 3 (A levels)13.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)48.3%Apprenticeship3.7%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership72.2%
Among the least-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
62
Council tax Trafford · 2026-27
A £1,528
B £1,783
C £2,037
D £2,292
E £2,801
F £3,311
G £3,820
H £4,584
Energy North West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
68
Manchester Airport 1.2 mi
Ashley 1.7 mi
Hale 2.2 mi
J6 M56 0.2 mi
J6 M56 0.3 mi
J5 M56 0.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
55
Pubs & Bars Ample 11
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 31
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 8
Retail Shopping Ample 45
Takeaways Adequate 5
Fitness Ample 12

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £672,350 129
Detached £969,250 52
Semi-detached £599,700 34
Terraced £497,000 33
Flat / Maisonette £189,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£288k £692k £1.1m £1.5m 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Wythenshawe 60 2.3 mi away ⇄
Styal 47 2.4 mi away ⇄
Bowdon 67 2.7 mi away ⇄
Altrincham 72 2.8 mi away ⇄
Gatley 73 3.3 mi away ⇄
Mobberley 40 3.5 mi away ⇄
Knolls Green 41 3.7 mi away ⇄
Wilmslow 63 3.8 mi away ⇄
Sale 71 4.1 mi away ⇄
Cheadle (Stockport) 72 4.4 mi away ⇄
Mere (Cheshire East) 28 4.5 mi away ⇄
Cheadle Hulme 71 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hale (Trafford) a nice place to live?

Hale (Trafford) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Hale (Trafford) is 61/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Hale (Trafford)?

Hale (Trafford) has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 54/100. There were 17,814 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hale (Trafford)?

Among the top-rated schools in Hale (Trafford) are Altrincham Grammar School for Boys, Altrincham Grammar School for Girls and Bowdon CofE Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 20 rated schools in Hale (Trafford) in total.

What are house prices like in Hale (Trafford)?

The current median house price in Hale (Trafford) is £672,350, around 136% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £969,250, semi-detached £599,700, terraced £497,000, flat £189,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 7%. There were 129 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Hale (Trafford) in context

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Postcode districts in Hale (Trafford)

M22 59 ⇄
M90 54 ⇄
SK9 61 ⇄
WA14 66 ⇄
WA15 69 ⇄
WA16 47 ⇄

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