M17 1DY is a mixed residential area located 0.9km from Wharfside in Stretford. Administratively it sits within Gorse Hill ward and the Stretford and Urmston constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Census 2021 statistics for M17 1DY are sourced from Output Area E00031367 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M17 1DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M17 1DY.
314
36
£ 40,700 /yr
59%
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 1DY is an established family neighbourhood — 59% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M17 1DY. The average age is 36.2. 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
Gorse Hill Primary School
Stretford High School
Victoria Park Junior School
St Ann's RC Primary School
Victoria Park Infant School
Longford Park School
Kings Road Primary School
St Teresa's RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Gorse Hill Pharmacy0.8 km
- P Price Bread Deliveries0.7 km
- Gorsehill Store0.7 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Lakes Convenience store1.0 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Gorse Hill Hotel0.8 km
- Manchester United0.7 km
- The Trafford0.9 km
- LMRCA Club0.7 km
- The Bishop Blaize0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Caffe Nero1.0 km
- Eurest Foodservice1.0 km
- Misguided0.9 km
- The Terrace0.9 km
- United Cafe0.8 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Legends Bar & Food Ltd0.8 km
- Vegan Sting Ltd0.8 km
- Ming Dynasty0.8 km
- Peter Pan Pizza0.8 km
- Wrap it in NW limited0.8 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Co-op Late Shop0.7 km
- Lidl0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manchester Utd Football Ground0.7 km
- Trafford Park0.9 km
- Old Trafford Metrolink1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Canalside North0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: M171DY · Data under Open Government Licence