Postcode Analysis Trafford, North West

RIVER LANE, M31 4DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVER LANE, M31 4DB.

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Population

205

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 33,100 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M31 4DB 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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3/10
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7/10
workEmployment
6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

With 35% social renting, M31 4DB 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. Property prices are trending down 12.2% year-on-year.

home £239,375 median price shield Safety 10/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

M31 4DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on River Lane, 0.3km from Partington in Partington. Administratively it sits within Bucklow-St Martins ward and the Stretford and Urmston constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, M31 4DB is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Property: Average house prices are around £239k, down 12.2% year-on-year. 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 4DB are sourced from Output Area E00030929 (shared with 6 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 4DB. The average age is 50.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 164,500

6 sales · Mean £ 170,666

Semi-Detached

£ 230,000

7 sales · Mean £ 239,357

school Local Schools

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Partington Central Academy

Good368 pupils0.4 km
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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School

Good204 pupils0.8 km
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Broadoak School

Good565 pupils1.1 km
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Forest Gate Academy

Good211 pupils1.1 km
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Cadishead Primary School

Good348 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Freshfast0.7 km
  • The Hope Centre0.8 km
  • Bargain Booze Plus0.9 km
  • Lloyds Chemist1.0 km
  • Stanley Wines1.0 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • St Marys Church0.1 km
  • Gather & Gather by CH&CO Catering Ltd0.8 km
  • Rainbow Cafe0.4 km
  • The Hideaway0.3 km
  • Park View Coffee House1.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Coach and Horses1.0 km
  • Partington Working Mens Club0.4 km
  • The Plough1.0 km
  • The Grocers (Micro Pub)1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Cadishead Charcoal Grill1.0 km
  • Zara Indian Takeaway0.9 km
  • Charcoal Grill Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Mudbugs Creole Cuisine1.0 km
  • Yummy0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Heron Foods0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Irlam1.5 km
  • Glazebrook2.5 km
  • Flixton3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Moss Lane0.2 km
  • Manchester New Road0.2 km
  • Lock Lane (to def rte)0.2 km
  • Lock Lane (to def rte)0.2 km
  • Central Road0.2 km