M17 1FD is a mixed residential area on Main Avenue, 0.9km 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 1FD 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 1FD are sourced from Output Area E00031187 (shared with 142 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAIN AVENUE, M17 1FD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIN AVENUE, M17 1FD.
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 1FD 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 1FD. 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
Victoria Park Junior School
St Ann's RC Primary School
Stretford High School
Victoria Park Infant School
Lostock High School
The Orchards
Barton Clough Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Eurest Foodservice0.3 km
- Williams Jaguar Land Rover0.8 km
- Adventure Forest0.7 km
- Gorse Hill Studios Creative Community0.9 km
- L'Oreal Distribution Centre - Genuine Dining Co0.3 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Bargain Booze Select Convenience Store0.9 km
- the moons a balloon0.9 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Lakes Convenience store0.8 km
- Park Road Mini Market1.0 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Treasure Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Zara Kebab House0.9 km
- Delhi Darbar0.9 km
- Parkers of Salford1.0 km
- Wrap it in NW limited0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Trafford Park0.7 km
- Manchester Utd Football Ground1.4 km
- Humphrey Park1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Third Avenue0.2 km
- Third Avenue0.2 km
- Second Avenue0.2 km
- Third Ave (Nbd - to def route)0.2 km
- Third Ave (Nbd - to def route)0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M171FD · Data under Open Government Licence