Broadheath is an industrial‑leaning ward in the borough of Trafford, sitting just to the west of Altrincham. It combines pockets of Victorian terraced housing with large business and industrial estates that grew up during the 19th and 20th century, giving the area a strong engineering and manufacturing heritage that today supports light industry, warehousing and a mix of small firms.
Good road and rail links to Altrincham and Manchester make it a practical commuter neighbourhood, and recent investment has brought local regeneration, small retail units and community facilities alongside traditional pubs and green spaces. Its proximity to Altrincham’s market and cultural offering means residents can easily access a lively town centre while living in an area with a distinctly industrial past and evolving economic character.
Postcode districts covering Broadheath
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 7.2 miles
- Liverpool 22.8 miles
- Oldham 14.1 miles
- St. Helens 15.8 miles
- Wigan 15.2 miles
- Warrington 9.5 miles
- Blackburn 24.9 miles
- Bolton 13.5 miles
- Stockport 8.2 miles
- Salford 6.7 miles
- Rochdale 16.4 miles
- Crewe 21.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Altrincham Built-up area 1 mile
- Timperley North Ward 1.2 miles
- Timperley Central Ward 1.6 miles
- Sale Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Dunham Massey Parish 1.8 miles
- Ashton upon Mersey Ward 1.8 miles
- Bowdon Built-up area 2 miles
- Bucklow-St. Martins Ward 2.2 miles
- Sale Central Ward 2.4 miles
- Brooklands Ward 2.5 miles
- Carrington Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Hale Barns & Timperley South Ward 2.5 miles
Example postcodes in Broadheath
WA14 5AW, WA14 5TP, WA14 5PZ, WA14 5LN, M33 4PQ, WA14 5LZ, WA14 5QR, WA14 5WF, WA14 5TB … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 4.8 miles
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 20.9 miles
- Navigation Road Station 0.8 miles
- Altrincham Station 1.2 miles
- Manchester Piccadilly Gardens Bus Station 7.2 miles
Hotels near Broadheath Ad
- Hotel Football, Old Trafford, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel 4 4.9 miles
- The Bulls Head Hotel 4 2.9 miles
- Eleven Didsbury Park 4 5.3 miles
- Holiday Inn Manchester Airport 4 4.2 miles
- Didsbury House Hotel 4 5.3 miles
- Tribe Manchester Airport 4 4.3 miles
- Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport 4 4.3 miles
- Hilton Garden Inn Manchester Emirates Old Trafford 4 4.6 miles
- Eskdale Lodge 4 1.5 miles
- Leven Manchester 4 7.1 miles
Schools in Broadheath
- Broadheath Primary School Primary
- Park Road Academy Primary School Primary
- Tyntesfield Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Moss Lane Stadium 1.7 miles
- The Trafford Centre Shopping centre 4.3 miles
- Salford City Stadium Stadium 4.6 miles
- Old Trafford Cricket Ground Stadium 4.6 miles
- Old Trafford Stadium 4.9 miles
- Tatton Park Estate 4.9 miles
- Imperial War Museum North Museum 5.1 miles
- Manchester Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) Museum 6.5 miles
- Manchester Museum (oxford road) Museum 6.6 miles
- Manchester Metropolitan University University 6.6 miles
- University of Manchester University 6.6 miles
- The University of Manchester School of Computer Science University 6.7 miles