Area Analysis Trafford, North West

M31 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the M31 postcode area.

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Population

14,799

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 40,114 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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10/10
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5/10
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6/10
workEmployment
3/10
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4/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
1/10
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Area Character

M31 is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 28.9% year-on-year.

home £208,366 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

M31 is a postcode district in Trafford, North West, covering 244 active and 871 retired postcodes.

The largest share of M31 (22%) is characterised by a mature area of hard-working, older residents in affordable homes, alongside a deprived but diverse community with strong neighbourhood identity (21%). A further 20% of the district is made up of a deprived but culturally rich area with significant ethnic diversity. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes M31 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in M31 are around £208k, down 28.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime rates across M31 are low at 0 per 1,000 residents — below the national average and reassuring for families considering the area. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full M31 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.9%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2

school Local Schools

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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School

Good204 pupils
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Broadoak School

Good565 pupils
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Forest Gate Academy

Good211 pupils
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Partington Central Academy

Good368 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Mellors Catering Services
  • Mulino
  • The Nebula Centre
  • Viv’s Kitchen
  • Carrington Riding Centre Ltd
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Heron Foods
  • Tesco
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Card Factory
  • Davys Chemist
  • Freshfast
  • Londis
  • Village Catering Butcher
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Partington Working Mens Club
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Charcoal Grill Fish Bar
  • Chicken Town (North) Limited
  • Ishys
  • Partington Fish Bar and Grill
  • Pig on a Spit
  • + 2 more