Postcode Analysis Trafford, North West

M17 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1BJ 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 1BJ 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 1BJ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a business parks zone — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 1BJ 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 1BJ. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

school Local Schools

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Gorse Hill Primary School

Good369 pupils1.2 km
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Stretford High School

Good950 pupils1.3 km
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AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK

Requires Improvement294 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Imperial War Museum0.7 km
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • Trafford Park Service Station0.6 km
  • The Bread and Butter Thing0.3 km
  • Vend Force1.0 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Premier Inn1.0 km
  • Holiday Inn (Marco Pierre White New York Italian)1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Host Social0.9 km
  • Tower coffee shop1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Baxter Storey0.9 km
  • Penelopes Deli1.0 km
  • Pier 8 Restaurant and Bar1.0 km
  • Vertigo: Plantbased Eatery0.9 km
  • Emma's Cafe0.2 km
  • + 17 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • The Village Chippy0.2 km
  • Wrap it in NW limited0.2 km
  • Green Fork0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Europa Way (nthbnd)(to define route)0.1 km
  • Eleventh Street0.1 km
  • Europa Way (sthbnd)(to define route)0.2 km
  • Eleventh Street0.2 km
  • Village Metrolink Stop0.2 km