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Tesco Altrincham Express

57 - 59 Briarfield Road, Altrincham, WA15 7DD

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Overview

Parking

  • Public Parking View
    • On-street designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available.
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on Merefield Road, to the left of the store.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the store.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is ramped and stepped access at the entrance.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • There are level resting areas along the ramp.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide.
  • There is a handrail that switches sides.
  • There are 5 steps as you enter.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 14cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 93cm.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There are security barriers at the entrance.

Supermarket

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • The majority of main aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
  • Aisles did have obstructions at the time of the survey, these included: product bins, product displays, pillars and additional stock.
  • Product displays/containers that may be more difficult for some to reach or open include: low shelving, high shelving, self-closing (pull handle) display cabinets and sliding top cabinets.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is background noise.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Counter (Post Office)

  • The counter is located ahead from the entrance on the left of the store.
  • The distance from the entrance is 7m.
  • The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 107cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The card payment machine is at a height of 110cm.
  • The payment machine is portable.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Staffed Checkouts

  • The staffed checkout area is located ahead from the entrance on the left side of the store.
  • The store has a payment counter.
  • There is step-free level access to the staffed checkout area.
  • Payment Counter View
    • The payment counter is located ahead from the entrance on the left side of the store.
    • Signage is not provided for the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 89cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 122cm.
    • The payment machine is portable.
    • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Self-Service Checkouts

  • The self-service checkout area is located ahead from the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to the self-service checkout area.
  • The store has self-service touchscreens for basket and trolley combined shops.
  • Lowered self-service touchscreens are not available.
  • Standard Touchscreens View
    • The self-service checkout surveyed was a basket and trolley shop touchscreen.
    • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 125cm to 147cm from the floor.
    • The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a screen reader and a Call for Assistance button.
    • The height of the scanner is 115cm.
    • The height of the loading area is 66cm.
    • The height of the packing area is 66cm.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 115cm.
    • The payment machine is portable.
    • Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.

ATMs (Internal)

  • There is one ATM.
  • The ATM is located ahead from the entrance then on the left after the Post Office counter.
  • The ATM is clearly signed.
  • There is not a Talking ATM.
  • Headphones for the ATM cannot be provided.
  • This is a cash withdrawal ATM.
  • The height of the ATM features vary between 77cm and 120cm.