M17 1DQ is a mixed residential area on Third Avenue, 0.8km 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 1DQ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00031187 (shared with 142 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THIRD AVENUE, M17 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THIRD AVENUE, M17 1DQ.
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
Social renting makes up 40% of tenure in M17 1DQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 1DQ. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
school Local Schools
Gorse Hill Primary School
Stretford High School
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Victoria Park Junior School
St Ann's RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Eurest Foodservice0.5 km
- Gorse Hill Studios Creative Community1.0 km
- L'Oreal Distribution Centre - Genuine Dining Co0.5 km
- Cafe Nation0.9 km
- Nila's Burmese Cafe0.2 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Vend Force1.0 km
- The Bread and Butter Thing0.2 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- Trafford Park Service Station0.4 km
- Imperial War Museum0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Green Fork0.2 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Wrap it in NW limited0.2 km
- The Village Chippy0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Trafford Park1.0 km
- Manchester Utd Football Ground1.2 km
- Media City Metrolink1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Eighth Street(eastbnd)(to def route)0.1 km
- Eighth Street(eastbnd)(to def route)0.1 km
- Third Ave (Nbd - to def route)0.1 km
- Third Ave (Nbd - to def route)0.1 km
- Westinghouse Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M171DQ · Data under Open Government Licence