Postcode Analysis Trafford, North West

M17 1BR House Prices & Local Information

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

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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

With 40% social renting, M17 1BR is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 1BR is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Wharfside in Old Trafford. Administratively it sits within Gorse Hill ward and the Stretford and Urmston constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, M17 1BR is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a business parks character: manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 1BR 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 1BR. 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.

school Local Schools

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AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK

Requires Improvement294 pupils1.0 km
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Stretford High School

Good950 pupils1.2 km
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Gorse Hill Primary School

Good369 pupils1.3 km
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Oasis Academy MediaCityUK

Good874 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express Salford Quays0.9 km
  • Holiday Inn (Marco Pierre White New York Italian)0.7 km
  • Premier Inn0.8 km
  • Premier Inn0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • Bella Italia also t/a’ Super Nonna0.7 km
  • Chartwells at Pink Media City UK0.7 km
  • Turtle Bay0.6 km
  • Vue Cinema0.7 km
  • Misguided0.5 km
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • Co-Op0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Imperial War Museum0.8 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • The Bread and Butter Thing0.7 km
  • Newspoint0.7 km
  • The Sweet Emporium0.7 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Host Social0.6 km
  • Quay House Beefeater1.0 km
  • Tower coffee shop0.6 km
  • Manchester United0.8 km
  • Craft Brew0.6 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • The Village Chippy0.6 km
  • Wrap it in NW limited0.6 km
  • Green Fork0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Media City Metrolink0.7 km
  • Manchester Utd Football Ground0.8 km
  • Broadway Metrolink0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Wharfside Way0.0 km
  • Wharfside Way0.0 km
  • Village Circle0.1 km
  • Village Circle0.1 km
  • John Gilbert Way0.2 km