Postcode Analysis Trafford, North West

WESTBROOK TRADING ESTATE, M17 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTBROOK TRADING ESTATE, M17 1AY.

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Population

384

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 44,500 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 40% of tenure in M17 1AY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

M17 1AY is a mixed residential area on Westbrook Trading Estate, 0.6km from Salford Quays in Old Trafford. Administratively it sits within Gorse Hill ward and the Stretford and Urmston constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, M17 1AY is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00031187 (shared with 142 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M17 1AY. 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

White / British54.5%
Asian / British Asian21.0%
Black / African / Caribbean11.2%
Other / Mixed13.2%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK

Requires Improvement294 pupils1.0 km

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Holiday Inn (Marco Pierre White New York Italian)0.6 km
  • Premier Inn0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • Chartwells at Pink Media City UK0.8 km
  • Turtle Bay0.9 km
  • Seven Bro7hers Media City Ltd0.7 km
  • Sodexo0.5 km
  • THE LOWRY0.9 km
  • + 27 more
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Vend Force0.6 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • Trafford Park Service Station0.9 km
  • Mediacity General Store0.5 km
  • The Bread and Butter Thing0.8 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Craft Brew0.9 km
  • The Botanist0.8 km
  • Host Social0.6 km
  • Tower coffee shop0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Wrap it in NW limited0.5 km
  • Green Fork0.5 km
  • The Village Chippy0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Op0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Media City Metrolink0.8 km
  • Broadway Metrolink1.0 km
  • Harbour City Metrolink1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Third Avenue0.2 km
  • Westbrook Road0.2 km
  • Village Circle0.3 km
  • Village Circle0.3 km
  • Village (Manchester Metrolink)0.3 km