M17 1DD is a mixed residential area on Trafford Wharf Road, 0.2km 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 1DD is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a science and business parks character: science and business parks with high status workers. 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 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00031187 (shared with 142 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TRAFFORD WHARF ROAD, M17 1DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TRAFFORD WHARF ROAD, M17 1DD.
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
With 40% social renting, M17 1DD 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M17 1DD. 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
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.
school Local Schools
AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK
Oasis Academy MediaCityUK
Stretford High School
Gorse Hill Primary School
St Joseph's RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Imperial War Museum0.9 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Newspoint0.4 km
- The Sweet Emporium0.4 km
- Mediacity General Store0.5 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Premier Inn0.6 km
- The Copthorne Hotel0.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express Salford Quays0.7 km
- Holiday Inn (Marco Pierre White New York Italian)0.5 km
- Premier Inn0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Host Social0.4 km
- Quay House Beefeater0.8 km
- Tower coffee shop0.3 km
- 02 at Victoria Warehouse0.9 km
- Manchester United0.8 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- Baxter Storey0.4 km
- Blanconero1.0 km
- BUPA (Staff Restaurant)0.8 km
- Cafe Rouge0.5 km
- Chapati Cafe0.6 km
- + 42 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Op0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Co Operative0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- The Village Chippy0.9 km
- Legends Bar & Food Ltd1.0 km
- Vegan Sting Ltd1.0 km
- Wrap it in NW limited0.9 km
- Subway1.0 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Media City Metrolink0.5 km
- Manchester Utd Football Ground0.7 km
- Broadway Metrolink0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Imperial War Museum (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 km
- Imperial War Museum Metrolink Stop0.1 km
- Imperial War Museum (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 km
- Imperial War Museum (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 km
- Imperial War Museum (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M171DD · Data under Open Government Licence