About Dunham Woodhouses

Dunham Woodhouses is a small village located in Greater Manchester, England, within the WA14 postcode area. It is situated near the larger village of Dunham Massey, which is known for its historic estate and park. The village primarily consists of residential properties and offers a peaceful environment for its residents. The area is well-connected by road, making it accessible for those commuting to nearby towns and cities. Local amenities are available in Dunham Massey, including shops and eateries. The surrounding countryside provides opportunities for walking and enjoying the outdoors, with various paths and green spaces nearby. Overall, Dunham Woodhouses serves as a quiet residential area with easy access to the attractions of the surrounding region.

School Ratings in Dunham Woodhouses

Dunham Woodhouses is served by 117 schools. Bowdon CofE Primary School, Park Road Academy Primary School, Altrincham Grammar School for Boys and Altrincham Grammar School for Girls are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 8 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Dunham Woodhouses

Property prices average £525K across the area, and flats are the most common property type, typically selling for £323K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Dunham Woodhouses

Local crime rates sit lower than national averages. Drugs accounts for the highest share in Dunham Woodhouses, with 1 incidents logged in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Dunham Woodhouses

Dunham Woodhouses falls within the least deprived areas nationally, based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. The area benefits from strong employment, with few residents involuntarily out of work. Income levels across the area tend to be higher than the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Dunham Woodhouses

Most properties in Dunham Woodhouses can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 5,539 sales

Average Price £525K
£300 — £24.2M
Detached £1.07M 806
Semi £492K 1,266
Terraced £387K 1,296
Flat £323K 1,830

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

62 Primary
18 Secondary
37 Other
Little Bollington CofE Primary School Primary Requires Improvement 1.2 miles Broadoak School Secondary Requires Improvement 1.5 miles Oldfield Brow Primary School Primary Good 1.5 miles Partington Children's Centre Good 1.8 miles Partington Central Academy Primary Good 1.8 miles Fairfield House School Requires Improvement 1.8 miles Oughtrington Primary School Primary 1.9 miles Forest Gate Academy Primary Good 2 miles Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Primary 2 miles Lymm High School Secondary Good 2.1 miles Altrincham Grammar School for Girls Secondary Outstanding 2.4 miles Loreto Grammar School Secondary Outstanding 2.4 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Dunham Woodhouses IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation ranks Dunham Woodhouses among the least deprived parts of England. Residents generally enjoy good access to employment and higher than average household incomes. Education and health outcomes in the area also compare favourably with the rest of the country.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
8/10
Employment
8/10
Education
9/10
Health
8/10
Housing
7/10
Living Environment
5/10
9,235 Children (0-15) 21%
26,360 Working Age 60%
10,395 Older (60+) 24%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 11.4% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 11.4% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Dunham Woodhouses 2 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Reported crime in Dunham Woodhouses falls below the national average, suggesting a comparatively safe environment. Drugs tops the list of recorded incidents, but figures are low overall. Residents and visitors alike tend to find this a quiet and reassuring town.

1 Drugs
1 Violence & Sexual Offences
Local Policing
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Hale (Manchester) Train Station 2.9 miles
Navigation Road Train Station 3 miles
Irlam Train Station 3 miles
Glazebrook Train Station 3.1 miles
Flixton Train Station 3.7 miles
Ashley Train Station 3.9 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Carr Green 0.6 miles Mossbrow 0.9 miles Heatley 1.2 miles Little Bollington 1.2 miles Dunham Town 1.4 miles Sinderland Green 1.4 miles Oldfield Brow 1.9 miles Reddish 1.9 miles Arthill 1.9 miles Booth Bank 1.9 miles Warburton 2 miles Rushgreen 2 miles

Local Government

District Trafford
Ward Broadheath
Constituency Altrincham and Sale West
Parish Trafford, unparished area
Region North West

Streets in WA14 30 shown View all streets

A556 1 Abbey Close 1 Abbotsford Grove 1 Aegean Road 1 Airedale Court 1 Albert Place 4 Albert Square 2 Allendale 1 Alstone Drive 1 Applemint Close 1 Apsley Close 1 Apsley Grove 2 Armitage Road 1 Ash Avenue 1 Ash Grove 1 Ashley FP6 2 Ashley Mill Lane 3 Ashley Mill Lane North 1 Ashley Road 17 Ashton Avenue 1 Ashwood 1 Ashworth Close 1 Atlantic Street 16 Attenburys Lane 3 Avensbeck 1 Avocet Drive 1 Aylesbury Close 1 Ayshford Close 2 Back Grafton Street 1 Back Lane 1

Postcodes in WA14 50 shown View all postcodes

WA14 1AD WA14 1AE WA14 1AF WA14 1AG WA14 1AH WA14 1AJ WA14 1AP WA14 1AQ WA14 1BA WA14 1BD WA14 1BL WA14 1BN WA14 1BP WA14 1BS WA14 1BW WA14 1DA WA14 1DB WA14 1DE WA14 1DG WA14 1DP WA14 1DQ WA14 1DS WA14 1DU WA14 1DW WA14 1DY WA14 1EB WA14 1EE WA14 1EG WA14 1EJ WA14 1EP WA14 1EQ WA14 1ES WA14 1ET WA14 1EU WA14 1EX WA14 1EY WA14 1EZ WA14 1FR WA14 1GS WA14 1GZ WA14 1HB WA14 1HE WA14 1HF WA14 1HG WA14 1HH WA14 1HJ WA14 1HL WA14 1HP WA14 1HQ WA14 1HR