Hale is an electoral ward in the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford, in Greater Manchester, known for its village-like feel, tree‑lined streets and a mix of Victorian and later housing set against the greenbelt. The ward includes a compact high street of independent shops, cafés and restaurants and is popular with commuter families who work in nearby Manchester and surrounding business centres, which helps keep local property values high and sustains a lively local economy centred on small retail and professional services.
Historically the area grew from a small rural settlement as rail and road links improved, and it still benefits from easy access to neighbouring towns such as Altrincham and Hale Barns and to countryside on the edge of the borough. The community tends to be family‑oriented with active local groups and conservation interests that protect the character of the neighbourhood while supporting independent businesses and local events.
Postcode districts covering Hale
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 8 miles12.9 km
- Liverpool 23.7 miles38.1 km
- Oldham 14.9 miles23.9 km
- St. Helens 17 miles27.3 km
- Wigan 16.9 miles27.3 km
- Warrington 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Bolton 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Stockport 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Salford 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Rochdale 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Crewe 20 miles32.2 km
- Macclesfield 11.6 miles18.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Hale Barns & Timperley South Ward 0.8 miles1.4 km
- Altrincham Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Bowdon Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Timperley Central Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Ashley Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Hale Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Timperley North Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Broadheath Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Baguley Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Ringway Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Brooklands Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Dunham Massey Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
Example postcodes in Hale
WA15 9GN, WA15 9JZ, WA15 0JP, WA14 2UF, WA15 9BD, WA15 9QR, WA15 9TB, WA15 8JQ, WA15 9RZ … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Hale Railway Station 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Altrincham Station 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Manchester Piccadilly Gardens Bus Station 8.2 miles13.2 km
Hotels near Hale Ad
- The Bulls Head Hotel 4 1 mile1.7 km
- Holiday Inn Manchester Airport 4 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport 4 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Tribe Manchester Airport 4 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Eleven Didsbury Park 4 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Didsbury House Hotel 4 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Holiday Inn Express Manchester Airport 3 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport 4 3 miles4.8 km
- Hotel Football, Old Trafford, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel 4 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Doubletree by Hilton Manchester Airport 4 2.8 miles4.6 km
Schools in Hale
- Altrincham Grammar School for Boys Secondary
- Hale Preparatory School Independent - primary
- Stamford Park Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Moss Lane Stadium 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Tatton Park Estate 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Old Trafford Cricket Ground Stadium 5.8 miles9.4 km
- The Trafford Centre Shopping centre 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Old Trafford Stadium 6.2 miles10 km
- Salford City Stadium Stadium 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Imperial War Museum North Museum 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Edgeley Park Stadium 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Manchester Museum (oxford road) Museum 7.5 miles12 km
- University of Manchester University 7.5 miles12.1 km
- The University of Manchester School of Computer Science University 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Manchester Metropolitan University University 7.6 miles12.2 km