M17 1EJ is a mixed residential area located 0.5km 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 1EJ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. 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 1EJ are sourced from Output Area E00031187 (shared with 142 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M17 1EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M17 1EJ.
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 1EJ 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 1EJ. 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
Stretford High School
AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK
Gorse Hill Primary School
Oasis Academy MediaCityUK
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Holiday Inn Express Salford Quays0.9 km
- Holiday Inn (Marco Pierre White New York Italian)0.8 km
- Premier Inn0.8 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Bella Italia also t/a’ Super Nonna0.7 km
- Chartwells at Pink Media City UK0.8 km
- Turtle Bay0.7 km
- Vue Cinema0.7 km
- Misguided0.5 km
- + 33 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Legends Bar & Food Ltd0.9 km
- Vegan Sting Ltd0.9 km
- Wrap it in NW limited0.6 km
- The Village Chippy0.6 km
- Champions0.9 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Greggs0.6 km
- Mediacity General Store0.7 km
- Newspoint0.7 km
- The Sweet Emporium0.7 km
- Freshfast1.0 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Manchester United0.7 km
- Craft Brew0.7 km
- The Botanist0.8 km
- Host Social0.7 km
- Tower coffee shop0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Co-Op0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manchester Utd Football Ground0.7 km
- Media City Metrolink0.8 km
- Broadway Metrolink1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Wharfside Way0.1 km
- Wharfside Way0.1 km
- Scania0.1 km
- John Gilbert Way0.2 km
- Village Circle0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M171EJ · Data under Open Government Licence