Postcode Analysis Trafford, North West

M31 4BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M31 4BJ.

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Population

482

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 33,100 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M31 4BJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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10/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

M31 4BJ is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 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.

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

M31 4BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood within the M31 district of Trafford. Administratively it sits within Bucklow-St Martins ward and the Stretford and Urmston constituency.

For families considering a move, M31 4BJ represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for M31 4BJ are sourced from Output Area E00030919 (shared with 59 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 M31 4BJ. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.3%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

school Local Schools

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St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School

Outstanding242 pupils1.1 km
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St Monica's RC Primary School

Good334 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Carrington Riding Centre Ltd0.8 km
  • The Academy0.8 km
  • Manchester United0.8 km
  • Sale Sharks Carrington Training Ground (staff restaurant)0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Parkers Flixton Garden Centre1.0 km
  • Flixton Convenience Store0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Church Inn1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Pig on a Spit1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Flixton1.1 km
  • Chassen Road1.8 km
  • Urmston2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Flixton Road0.1 km
  • Ackers Lane0.1 km
  • Ackers Lane0.1 km
  • Flixton Road0.2 km
  • Carrington. Ackers Lane0.3 km