M17 1AN is a mixed residential area on Trafford Park Way, 0.7km from Trafford Park in Old Trafford. Administratively it sits within Gorse Hill ward and the Stretford and Urmston constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M17 1AN is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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.
Census 2021 statistics for M17 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00031187 (shared with 142 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TRAFFORD PARK WAY, M17 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TRAFFORD PARK WAY, M17 1AN.
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
M17 1AN has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 1AN. 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.
school Local Schools
AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK
Gorse Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Imperial War Museum0.4 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- Trafford Park Service Station0.6 km
- The Bread and Butter Thing0.6 km
- Vend Force0.7 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn0.8 km
- Holiday Inn (Marco Pierre White New York Italian)0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Host Social0.8 km
- Tower coffee shop1.0 km
- The Botanist1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Baxter Storey0.8 km
- Chapati Cafe0.8 km
- Penelopes Deli0.8 km
- Pier 8 Restaurant and Bar1.0 km
- Pret a Manger0.9 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- The Village Chippy0.2 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Wrap it in NW limited0.2 km
- Green Fork0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Media City Metrolink1.0 km
- Broadway Metrolink1.2 km
- Manchester Utd Football Ground1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Village (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 km
- Village (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 km
- Village (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 km
- Village (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 km
- Village (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M171AN · Data under Open Government Licence