M17 1BN is a mixed residential area located 0.8km from Salford Quays in Old Trafford. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Gorse Hill ward and the Stretford and Urmston constituency.
Day-to-day life in M17 1BN has the character of 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. 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 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00031187 (shared with 142 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M17 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M17 1BN.
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 1BN 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 1BN. 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
Stretford High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Imperial War Museum0.5 km
- Mediacity General Store0.7 km
- Vend Force0.8 km
- The Bread and Butter Thing0.5 km
- Greggs0.3 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
4 nearby- Host Social0.7 km
- Tower coffee shop0.9 km
- Craft Brew0.9 km
- The Botanist0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Baxter Storey0.7 km
- Chapati Cafe0.8 km
- Lime0.9 km
- Nando's0.9 km
- Penelopes Deli0.8 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- The Village Chippy0.3 km
- Green Fork0.3 km
- Wrap it in NW limited0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Media City Metrolink0.9 km
- Broadway Metrolink1.1 km
- Manchester Utd Football Ground1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Village Metrolink Stop0.1 km
- Village Circle0.1 km
- Eleventh Street0.1 km
- Village (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 km
- Village (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M171BN · Data under Open Government Licence