Postcode Analysis Trafford, North West

ELEVATOR ROAD, M17 1FT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELEVATOR ROAD, M17 1FT.

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Population

384

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 44,500 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

With 40% social renting, M17 1FT 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

M17 1FT is a safe, established residential area on Elevator Road, 0.3km from Wharfside in Old Trafford. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Gorse Hill ward and the Stretford and Urmston constituency.

Within the M17 district, this postcode is characterised by 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. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Trafford.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for M17 1FT are sourced from Output Area E00031187 (shared with 142 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M17 1FT. 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

White / British54.5%
Asian / British Asian21.0%
Black / African / Caribbean11.2%
Other / Mixed13.2%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

M17 1FT has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK

Requires Improvement294 pupils0.8 km
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Oasis Academy MediaCityUK

Good874 pupils1.3 km
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Stretford High School

Good950 pupils1.3 km
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Gorse Hill Primary School

Good369 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express Salford Quays0.8 km
  • Holiday Inn (Marco Pierre White New York Italian)0.5 km
  • Premier Inn0.8 km
  • Premier Inn0.6 km
  • The Copthorne Hotel1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • Bella Italia also t/a’ Super Nonna0.5 km
  • Baxterstorey0.9 km
  • Chartwells at Pink Media City UK0.5 km
  • Turtle Bay0.4 km
  • Vue Cinema0.5 km
  • + 36 more
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Imperial War Museum0.8 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • The Bread and Butter Thing0.9 km
  • Newspoint0.5 km
  • The Sweet Emporium0.5 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Host Social0.4 km
  • Quay House Beefeater0.8 km
  • Tower coffee shop0.3 km
  • Manchester United0.9 km
  • Craft Brew0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • The Village Chippy0.8 km
  • Wrap it in NW limited0.8 km
  • Green Fork0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Media City Metrolink0.5 km
  • Broadway Metrolink0.7 km
  • Harbour City Metrolink0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Imperial War Museum North0.1 km
  • Imperial War Museum North0.1 km
  • Imperial War Museum (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 km
  • Imperial War Museum Metrolink Stop0.2 km
  • Imperial War Museum (Manchester Metrolink)0.2 km