Postcode Analysis Trafford, North West

BRIDGE CLOSE, M31 4DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGE CLOSE, M31 4DS.

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Population

289

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 33,100 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M31 4DS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

With 55% social renting, M31 4DS 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

M31 4DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bridge Close, 0.5km 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 4DS is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Property: With prices averaging £146k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 4DS are sourced from Output Area E00030925 (shared with 5 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 4DS. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.8%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 135,000

3 sales · Mean £ 134,333

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 pupils1.1 km
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Broadoak School

Good565 pupils1.1 km
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Forest Gate Academy

Good211 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Freshfast0.7 km
  • Wood Lane Stores1.0 km
  • Card Factory0.4 km
  • Davys Chemist0.8 km
  • Londis0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • St Marys Church0.5 km
  • Gather & Gather by CH&CO Catering Ltd0.8 km
  • T 4 U0.4 km
  • Rainbow Cafe0.4 km
  • The Hideaway0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Heron Foods0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Partington Working Mens Club0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Charcoal Grill Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Partington Fish Bar and Grill0.4 km
  • Sayers0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Irlam1.9 km
  • Glazebrook2.9 km
  • Flixton3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Hardwick Road0.1 km
  • Hardwick Road0.1 km
  • Broadway0.1 km
  • Bucklow Avenue0.2 km
  • Bucklow Avenue0.2 km