M17 1AG is a safe, established residential area located 0.7km from Wharfside in Old Trafford. Administratively it sits within Gorse Hill ward and the Stretford and Urmston constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M17 1AG is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a business parks character: manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Trafford.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for M17 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00031187 (shared with 142 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M17 1AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M17 1AG.
384
34
£ 44,500 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
With 40% social renting, M17 1AG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M17 1AG. The average age is 34.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
M17 1AG has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Stretford High School
Seymour Park Community Primary School
Oasis Academy MediaCityUK
Kings Road Primary School
Old Trafford Community Academy
St Joseph's RC Primary School
Gorse Hill Primary School
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storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- The Vape house0.6 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.9 km
- Londis - Salford1.0 km
- Cadbury Factory Store0.8 km
- Londis0.2 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
44 nearby- Club 3000 Bingo0.6 km
- Baxterstorey0.8 km
- Turtle Bay0.9 km
- Vue Cinema0.8 km
- Cafe UA92 Ltd0.7 km
- + 39 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- BIRD Restaurants0.7 km
- Dominos Pizza0.4 km
- Legends Bar & Food Ltd0.4 km
- Vegan Sting Ltd0.4 km
- Maki Ramen0.7 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Premier Inn0.2 km
- AC Hotel Manchester Salford Quays0.8 km
- The Copthorne Hotel0.4 km
- Ibis Budget Hotel0.6 km
- Victoria Warehouse Hotel0.1 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Co Operative0.1 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Worldwide Foodstores (Old Trafford)0.7 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Quay House Beefeater0.7 km
- Tower coffee shop0.9 km
- 02 at Victoria Warehouse0.0 km
- Manchester United0.5 km
- Old Trafford Bowling Club0.6 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exchange Quay Metrolink0.2 km
- Pomona Metrolink0.4 km
- Manchester Utd Football Ground0.5 km
Bus Stops
- Trafford Road0.0 km
- Trafford Road0.0 km
- Trafford Park Road0.1 km
- Trafford Park Road0.1 km
- Wharfside (Manchester Metrolink)0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M171AG · Data under Open Government Licence