Postcode Analysis Trafford, North West

M17 1BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M17 1BG.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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

M17 1BG 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.

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

M17 1BG is a mixed residential area located 0.9km 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 1BG is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. 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 1BG 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 1BG. 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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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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school Local Schools

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Gorse Hill Primary School

Good369 pupils1.1 km
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Stretford High School

Good950 pupils1.2 km
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AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK

Requires Improvement294 pupils1.5 km
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Victoria Park Junior School

Outstanding246 pupils1.5 km
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St Ann's RC Primary School

Good438 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Imperial War Museum0.8 km
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • Trafford Park Service Station0.6 km
  • The Bread and Butter Thing0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Emma's Cafe0.3 km
  • TeamSport Indoor Karting0.5 km
  • Adventure Forest1.0 km
  • Chep Pallets Manchester0.5 km
  • TFS – Manchester0.7 km
  • + 12 more
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Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Trafford Park1.1 km
  • Manchester Utd Football Ground1.1 km
  • Media City Metrolink1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Westinghouse Road0.1 km
  • Westinghouse Road0.1 km
  • Europa Way (sthbnd)(to define route)0.2 km
  • Third Ave (Nbd - to def route)0.2 km
  • Third Ave (Nbd - to def route)0.2 km